Masdar, US sign technology pact

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Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2010 (WAM)- Masdar, Abu Dhabi's multi-faceted renewable energy initiative, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US Department of Energy (DoE) to promote collaborat

NBAD records strong net profits in Q1

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Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2010 (WAM)- National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) earned net profits of Dh1,031 million in the first quarter of 2010, compared with Dh429 million the December quarter of 2009.

ADCB reports first quarter net profit of Dh225 million

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Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2010 (WAM)- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) today reported net profit of Dh225 million, increasing by 119 per cent quarter on quarter and down by 36 per cent year on year.

Dubai airport passenger traffic up 21.8% in 2009

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Dubai, April 28, 2010 (WAM)- Dubai International Airport posted an increase of 21.8 per cent in passenger numbers during March, taking the total to a record 3,968,672 in the month compared to 3,259

Sharjah Ruler meets Japanese officials

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Ishikawa, Japan - April 25, 2010 (WAM)- His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, currently on a visit to Japan, met separately yesterda

UAE complying with laws: UN rights chief

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Abu Dhabi, April 25, 2010 (WAM)- The UAE is complying with the international laws and initiatives according to the preliminary reports received, Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,

UAE donates more than Dh32bn in foreign aid

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Abu Dhabi, April 25, 2010 (WAM)- The UAE poured more than Dh32 billion (US$8.7bn) into foreign aid between 2000 and 2008, the agency responsible for tracking humanitarian contributions has said acc

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