Emirates News Agency

Sultan Al Mansouri discusses economic, commercial cooperation with New Zealand, Bulgaria, Hainan Province

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 04:18:11 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, held bilateral meetings with Damien O'Connor, Minister of Agriculture, Biosecurity, Food Safety and Rural Communities of New Zealand, Emil Karanikolov, Minister of Economy of Bulgaria, and Liu Tse, Secretary of the CPC Committee and Chairman of the Committee Standing for the Hainan Provincial People's Congress. The meetings addressed economic and commercial ties and new cooperation opportunities in agricultural investments, food industries, halal products, logistical services, transport, aviation and tourism. The...

DEAL 2019 to feature USA Pavilion for the first time

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 04:07:38 pm

DUBAI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- The Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure Show DEAL 2019, will feature a USA pavilion for the first time in its 25-year history. With 25 American organisations choosing to participate in the largest entertainment and amusement industry event in the Middle East, the show organisers have earmarked a prominent location for the exhibitors. Apart from China, the US is the only other country to have its own pavilion at the show. According to Sharif Rahman, CEO, International Expo Consults, IEC,...

ADFD earmarks AED44 million to elevate socio-economic conditions in Palestine

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 03:50:44 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD, the leading national entity for international development aid, has allocated a grant of AED44 million (US$12 million) to Jerusalem Council for Development and Economic Growth in support of civil and community programmes and activities in East Jerusalem. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, and Sari Nusseibeh, Chairman of the Jerusalem Council for Development and Economic Growth, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, outlining the terms of the funding. Khalifa Al...

Thales Group, Atlas Elektroniks sign agreement with Tawazun Economic Programme to build underwater training centre

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 03:29:01 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Thales Group and Atlas Elektroniks GmbH have recently announced the launch of a new underwater centre in Abu Dhabi, following an agreement with Tawazun Economic Programme, one of the key drivers of the Tawazun Economic Council. In presence of Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education; Staff Major General Pilot Ishaq Al Baloushi, Executive Director Defence Industry and Capability Development at Ministry of Defence; Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Tawazun Economic Council; Pascale...

Smart Audit initiative records real estate transactions at world-record speed

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 03:27:29 pm

DUBAI, 19th February 2019 (WAM) -- The Dubai Land Department, DLD, recently announced the launch of the Smart Audit initiative that allows the completion of real estate transactions on the same day. This comes as part of its tireless efforts to develop and formulate modern 10X initiatives that guarantee the smooth provision of services to its customers, ensuring their comfort. During the first week of the evening audit, more than 112 transactions were implemented, reflecting the success and popularity of this initiative. Through this highly...

Total Solar achieves milestone of 20 MW of distributed solar in UAE

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:54:21 pm

DUBAI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Total Solar Middle East, a 100 percent owned Total subsidiary dedicated to solar activities, will install around 950 kilowatt of solar capacity at Total Lubricants Blending UAE located at Jebel Ali. The facility will be equipped with over 2,000 high-efficiency SunPower E-Series solar panels, providing long-term reliability and maximum performance compared to conventional solar panels. Active in the Middle East for less than a year, Total Solar Middle East has already signed a number of projects with a solar...

UAE, Afghanistan discuss cooperation relations

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:52:18 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, received this morning Assadullah Khalid, Acting Defence Minister of Afghanistan, as part of IDEX 2019. The meeting, which was also attended by Mattar Salem Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, touched on cooperation relations between UAE and Afghanistan and ways to further develop them in the defence field. The parties also exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern. The meeting was...

Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Leonardo collaborate on advancing naval capabilities and services

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:38:23 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Ship Building and Leonardo signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to enhance their collaboration in the naval sector. Building on years of positive partnership for the development of UAE naval capabilities, under the new MoU, which was signed at the IDEX International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the two parties will jointly work to create a Combat Management System, CMS, Integration Laboratory capable of testing, maintaining and evolving the software of Leonardo’s CMS system operational on...

Al Bowardi, Pakistani Minister discuss defence cooperation

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:32:25 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, has received Federal Minister for Defence Production of Pakistan Zubaida Jalal, as part of IDEX 2019. The meeting, which was also attended by Mattar Salem Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, touched on cooperation relations between the two countries and means of boosting them, especially in the defence field. The parties also exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern and the...

UAE Central Bank announces M1 increased to AED486 billion

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:14:39 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- The UAE Central Bank has announced that the Money Supply aggregate M1 increased by 0.1 percent, from AED485.6 billion at the end of December 2018 to AED486 billion at the end of January 2019. The Money Supply aggregate M2 decreased by 0.2 percent, from AED1308.4 billion at the end of December 2018 to AED1305.5 billion at the end of January 2019. The Money Supply aggregate M3 increased by 0.05 percent, from AED1602.3 billion at the end of December...

Al Bowardi meets Colombia's Vice Minister of Defence at IDEX 2019

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:08:29 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, met with Gonzalo Munoz Arboleda, Vice Minister of Defence of Colombia, during IDEX 2019 today. The two sides discussed means of fostering defence ties between the UAE and Colombia for the benefit of both sides. Opinions and views were exchanged on a number of topics of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Matar Salim Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the UAE Ministry of Defence, a number...

Al Bowardi, Egyptian Minister discuss defence cooperation

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:07:28 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, has received Mohammed Saeed al-Assar, Egypt's Minister of State for Military Production, as part of IDEX 2019. The meeting, which was also attended by Mattar Salem Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, touched on cooperation relations between the two countries and means of boosting them, especially in the defence field, noting the outstanding relations binding the UAE and Egypt. The parties also exchanged views...

Continuity of Sea disturbance in Arabian Gulf: NCM

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 02:06:33 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- The National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, has warned sea-goers in the Arabian Gulf due to fresh to strong Northwesterly wind that reach 55 km/h and rough sea. In a statement issued today, the centre said that the wave height will be between 6 to 8 feet, and up to 10 feet in depth, until 2 pm tomorrow.

Raytheon Emirates opens new headquarters in Abu Dhabi

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 01:54:14 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- Raytheon Emirates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has opened its headquarters in Al Maqam Tower at Abu Dhabi Global Market Square. The new facility will help Raytheon Emirates develop human capital, industrial partnerships and new technology in the United Arab Emirates in the areas of missile defence, cybersecurity, effectors, and other enabling technologies. Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Chairman of Raytheon Emirates Board and President of Raytheon Missile Systems, said, "The new headquarters brings us closer to...

Ahmed bin Saeed lays foundation stone of Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai

2019 Feb 19 Tue, 01:38:12 pm

DUBAI, 19th February, 2019 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, has laid the foundation stone of the new campus of Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai, RIT Dubai, a satellite campus of RIT New York, at Dubai Silicon Oasis, marking the commencement of the construction works on the AED500 million project. "Under the guidance of its wise leadership, Dubai has become a global role model for investing in innovation-based education that is capable of preparing...