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UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant Doubles Clean Electricity Generation with Start of Commercial Operations at Unit 2

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced on Thursday the start of commercial operations of Unit 2 at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, reported the United Arab Emirates' state news agency (WAM). Unit 2 adds 1,400 megawatts of zero-carbon emission electricity to the national grid, bringing the total produced by…

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Dubai’s Museum of the Future Signs Partnerships with National, Global Brands

The Museum of the Future has signed strategic partnerships with numerous global brands and national institutions as part of its objective to be a key laboratory for entities from all around the world, to generate futuristic and innovative technological solutions that address humanity’s greatest challenges, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.…

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UAE, Netherlands Sign MoU on Hydrogen Energy

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Dutch Ministry for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on hydrogen energy, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Tuesday. The MoU was signed by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and…

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UAE, Turkey Agree to Boost Trade Cooperation

The UAE Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) held talks with a trade delegation representing Turkey's Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association (MÜSİAD) at Expo 2020 Dubai. FCCI Secretary-General Hamid Muhammad bin Salem and a number of business owners attended the meeting. The two sides discussed ways to…

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UAE’s Foreign Minister Discusses with Ukrainian Counterpart Latest Developments of Crisis

UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, a number of regional and international issues and the latest developments in Ukraine, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Friday. During a phone call, Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the…

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ADNOC Awards Agreements Worth $658 Million to Local, International Firms

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced awarding deals valued at $658 million (AED2.4 billion) for cementing services. The framework agreements were awarded to Haliburton Worldwide Limited Abu Dhabi (Halliburton), Baker Middle East (Baker), Emirates Western Oil Well Drilling & Maintenance Co. (Emirates Western), NESR Energy Services (NESR) and Emjel…

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature Shortlists

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, has announced the shortlisted entries in its Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature categories for the 2022 edition, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday. Together…

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Emirates to Launch Flights to Tel Aviv on June 23

Emirates confirmed on Tuesday it will be kicking off daily flights to Israel's Tel Aviv from June 23, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM). Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and…

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to List 6.5% of Shares on DFM

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) has announced it will list 6.5 percent of its existing shares as part of an initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), in line with new strategic directions to develop the emirate's financial market and as part of the Dubai…

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Japanese PM: UAE Keen to Maintain Energy Security

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince spoke with Japan's prime minister about the Ukraine crisis and assured him that the United Arab Emirates is keen to maintain energy security and keep global markets stable, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also told Prime Minister Fumio…

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Sharjah to Host 49th Watch & Jewelry Middle East Show

Sharjah is set to host on March 23-27 the 49th edition of the Watch & Jewelry Middle East Show (WJMES), the largest event of its kind on the agenda of specialized trade fairs in the UAE and the region. From the finest jeweler to hottest trends, latest products, special deals…

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UAE, New Zealand Sign MoA on Food Security

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) signed a memorandum of arrangement (MoA) with New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to enhance collaboration in food security. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Honorable Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister of Trade…

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UAE Energy Minister Asserts Commitment to OPEC+ Agreement

The United Arab Emirates is committed to the OPEC+ agreement and its existing monthly production adjustment mechanism, its energy minister said on Wednesday. “The UAE believes in the value OPEC+ brings to the oil market,” UAE Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said in remarks to WAM New Agency. OPEC+, comprising the…

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DP World Announces Record Results during 2021

DP World Limited revealed registering strong financial results for the year 2021, achieving a revenue growth of 26.3 percent to $10,778 million and adjusted EBITDA growth of 15.3 percent to $3,828 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.5 percent. The revenue increase from $2,245 million to $10,778 million is supported…

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UAE Foreign Minister, Blinken Discuss Two-way Ties and Ukraine

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates discussed developments in Ukraine and ways to strengthen two-way ties during a telephone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the state news agency (WAM) said Wednesday. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Blinken discussed the importance of reaching a…

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UAE's de facto ruler stresses importance of finding peaceful solutions to Ukrainian crisis - WAM

The United Arab Emirates de facto ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan spoke by telephone with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, on Friday and stressed the importance of finding peaceful solutions to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis via dialogue and negotiations, the Emirati state news agency (WAM) reported.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Russian President Agree on Maintaining Energy Market Stability

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held telephone talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need to maintain the stability of the energy market amid the crisis in Ukraine,…

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EPA Showcases 254 Titles at Muscat Int’l Book Fair

As part of its ongoing mission to represent Emirati publishers locally and regionally and strengthen their outreach in new markets, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is showcasing 254 titles from 27 Emirati publishers through its ‘Manassah’ platform at the 26th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair (MIBF), which runs…

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20 Arabian Oryx Released in Jordanian Wildlife Reserve

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recently transferred 20 Arabian Oryx to the Shumari Wildlife Reserve in Jordan, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Monday. The project is part of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arabian Oryx Reintroduction Program seen as one of the world's most successful conservation programs,…

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UAE Calls for Immediate De-escalation, Cessation of Hostilities in Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates called at a meeting of the UN Security Council for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, state news agency WAM said on Saturday. It expressed "particular alarm at the consequences for civilians present in Ukraine, as well as for the region, and for…

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UAE, Russia Discuss Regional and World Developments

UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, friendly relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Wednesday. In a phone call, the two officials also reviewed a number of…

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UAE designates one individual and 5 entities linked to Yemen's Houthis as terrorists - WAM

The United Arab Emirates designated one individual and five entities as terrorists, saying that they are linked to supporting Yemen's Houthis, the state news agency (WAM) reported on Wednesday.

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UAE to order 12 L-15 planes from China as it diversify suppliers - news agency

The United Arab Emirates plans to order 12 L-15 light attack planes from China, with the option of purchasing 36 more, the UAE state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday.

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UAE extends grounding of private drones until further notice - state news agency

The United Arab Emirates' Interior Ministry extended on Monday a decision to ground all private drones and light sports aircraft used for recreational purposes until further notice, state news agency WAM said.

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UAE Minister: Investment in Oil, Gas Ensures Energy Security

Investment needs to focus on the lowest-cost, lowest-carbon oil and gas resources, said the United Arab Emirates Industry Minister, Sultan al-Jaber, at the Munich Security Conference. "For our collective security, the world will need to continue using all energy options for a long time," he was quoted as saying according…

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