Emirates News Agency

DMCC publishes diamond terminology guideline in Arabic

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 02:07:24 pm

DUBAI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- DMCC, a Dubai-based free zone that acts as a gateway into global trade, released today the approved Arabic translation of the 'Diamond Terminology Guideline.' The guideline sets a universal standard for the diamond and jewellery trade when communicating about diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds. The guideline provides clear and accessible terminology to eliminate confusion among industry bodies, organisations and traders around the origins of a specific stone. Previously available in nine languages, DMCC was commissioned to translate the guideline into...

'Our experience in tolerance and coherence inspires peoples of the world': Sheikh Nahyan

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 01:27:26 pm

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, on Saturday witnessed the closing ceremony of the National Festival for Tolerance and Human Fraternity organised by the Ministry of Tolerance under the slogan, "On Zayed’s Approach" at Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Among the attendees at the ceremony were Afra Al Sabri, Director-General of the Minister of Tolerance’s Office, ambassadors of sisterly and friendly countries, senior officials and representatives of all partners of the ministries, local...

Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohamed bin Zayed open 'Dubai Airshow 2019'

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 01:27:14 pm

DUBAI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today opened the 'Dubai Airshow 2019' at Dubai World Central. Also present during the opening of the five-day event were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...

Sultan bin Zayed greets Sultan Qaboos on 49th National Day

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 01:18:51 pm

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President's Representative, has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, on the occasion of his country's 49th National Day. In his message, Sheikh Sultan expressed his sincere congratulations for Sultan Qaboos, and his best wishes for the Omani people continued progress and prosperity. He also praised the brotherly relations between the UAE and Oman in various fields, and the successes the Omani Sultan helped his...

Umm Al Qaiwain Ruler congratulates Sultan of Oman on National Day

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 01:16:07 pm

UMM AL QAIWAIN, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, on the occasion of his country's 49th National Day, which is observed on 18th November. H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain also dispatched a similar message to Sultan Qaboos, on the occasion.

Fujairah Ruler congratulates Sultan of Oman on National Day

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 01:15:25 pm

FUJAIRAH, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, on the occasion of his country's 49th National Day. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, also sent a similar message to Sultan Qaboos, on the occasion.

Ajman Ruler congratulates Sultan of Oman on National Day

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 01:15:11 pm

AJMAN, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, on the occasion of his country's 49th National Day, which is observed on November 18th. H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, and H.H. Sheikh Nasser bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Deputy Ruler of Ajman, also sent similar messages to Sultan Qaboos.

Sharjah Ruler congratulates Sultan Qaboos on National Day

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 12:59:23 pm

SHARJAH, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman, on the occasion of his country's 49th National Day. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of...

UAE President, VP congratulate Sultan of Oman on National Day

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 12:52:33 pm

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, on the occasion of his country's National Day, which is observed on November 18th. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, sent similar congratulatory...

Mubadala Aerospace merges its MRO, capital businesses to create national champion for industrial services

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 12:21:55 pm

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi-based global investor, has announced the launch of Sanad, a new industrial champion designed to foster Abu Dhabi’s long-term growth in the global aerospace and industrial services sectors. By reinforcing its strategic focus on enhanced customer support through superior engineering and leasing solutions excellence, underpinned by industry-leading innovation and technology, Sanad will integrate Sanad Aerotech, the specialist aircraft engine MRO business; Sanad Powertech, the energy and industrial MRO service provider; and Sanad Capital...

MoFAIC's Youth Council signs MoU with Russia's Council of Young Diplomats

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 12:19:56 pm

MOSCOW, 17th November 2019 (WAM) -- The Youth Council at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, and the Council of Young Diplomats at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to further enhance cooperation. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 3rd Global Forum of Young Diplomats, held in Moscow from 13th to 15th November. Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign affairs and International Cooperation, said efforts exerted by the two...

Strata delivers Empennage Ribs for Boeing 777x

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 12:06:45 pm

AL AIN, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- Strata Manufacturing, the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company, has successfully delivered its first shipset of Empennage Ribs for the 777X, the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet produced by Boeing. The announcement, made during Dubai Airshow 2019 which opened today, follows the landmark agreement between the two companies signed during Abu Dhabi Global Aerospace Summit in April 2018. The agreement marked the fourth work package Boeing has awarded to Strata since 2013....

Sheikh Zayed Book Award unveils longlists for ‘Young Author’ and ‘Children’s Literature’ categories

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 11:54:54 am

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- The Sheikh Zayed Book Award has revealed the longlists in its ‘Young Author’ and ‘Children’s Literature’ categories for its 14th edition (2019-2020). One of the most prestigious prizes in the Arab world, the Award is presented yearly in nine categories to Arab writers, intellectuals, publishers as well as young talent whose writings and translations of humanities have scholarly and objectively enriched Arab cultural, literary and social life. This year, the ‘Young Author’ and ‘Children’s Literature’ longlists together feature...

Khalifa Foundation provides AED5.5 million towards school supplies for 3,400 Palestinian refugees in Gaza

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 11:01:50 am

ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has donated AED5.5 million the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, to implement its project to provide school supplies to Palestinian refugee students of the UNRWA Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Elementary Boys and Elementary Co-Educational Schools in northern Gaza. School supplies were distributed to the entire student population at the schools, some 3,400 Palestine refugee youth. This activity is part of...

Sharjah Roads Authority completes AED28 million road networks in Central Region

2019 Nov 17 Sun, 10:56:55 am

SHARJAH, 17th November, 2019 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, SRTA, has announced the completion of road networks to serve the industrial zones in the Central Region, at a cost of AED28 million and spanning 8.2 km. Fatima Al Kitbi, Director of Roads Projects Department, said that the project is a part of a series of projects completed by SRTA to upgrade the emirate's infrastructure, develop its economic development and investment appeal. The Director of Roads Projects Department added that the roads that...