UAE's Ecological Footprint Initiative highlighted

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Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2013 (WAM) - Minister of Environment and Water, Dr Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, highlighted the efforts of the UAE to reduce the ecological footprint and preserve the environment at a

DUBAL posts gross sales revenue of Dh 9.77 billion in 2012

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Dubai, Feb 28, 2013 (WAM) - For Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) the entirely state-owned enterprise whose Jebel Ali operation ranks as the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelter using pre-ba

NBAD issues first Uridashi bond

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Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2013 (WAM) - The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has launched a 15-year Uridashi bond worth US$16.6 million (Dh 60.1 million), which is the first of its kind from the Middle Ea

Etihad Airways signs deal with Jet Airways

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Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2013 (WAM) - Etihad Airways has concluded a transaction with Jet Airways to purchase the Indian carrier's three pairs of Heathrow slots for US$70 million, the carrier said in a s

Delegation of Canadian Navy visit Eiwa'a shelters

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Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2013 (WAM) - A delegation of the Canadian Navy has recently visited Eiwa'a shelters for victims of human trafficking here and expressed admiration for the unique experience of th

Nahyan welcomes Northern Michigan University team

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Abu Dhabi, Feb 28, 2013 (WAM) - Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research discussed yesterday with the visiting delegation of Northern Michigan Unive

Mohammed bin Rashid receives Chairman and members of BIE

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Dubai, Feb Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received at his Palace in Zabeel yesterday the chairman and members of the visiting

Official reception highlights national support

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Dubai, Feb 27, 2013 (WAM) - An official Welcome Reception was held at the foot of the Burj Khalifa in honour of the BIE Executive Committee, the delegation representing the Paris-based Bureau Inter

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