FANR’s inspectors at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant will oversee process to ensure it is completed according to regulatory requirements
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) emphasised that the Operating License, issued by FANR on 17th June, 2022, authorises the Nawah Energy Company (Nawah) to commission and operate the Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant with an estimated duration of 60 years. In a statement today on the occasion, the commissioning […]
Egypt’s Prime Minister inspects Al-Alamein to follow up on projects
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited the new city of Al-Alamein in an inspection tour to follow up on the development work being carried out there, especially in terms of utilities. During the tour, Madbouly listened to Minister of Housing Assem Al-Jazzar review the volume of investments in the new city and explain that these investments […]
Fuel Assemblies loading started at Unit 3 of the Barakah Plant after receiving operating license from FANR
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced today that its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company has received the Operating License from the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) for Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, and the process of loading fuel assemblies into the reactor has begun in line […]
Etihad set to be back at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4
UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways has confirmed it will return to London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 starting from June 22. The move comes following the setting up of a temporary home at Terminals 2 & 3 during the pandemic. Transport connections including the London Underground and Heathrow Express will also reopen. The […]
Dubai rents increasing at the fastest rate in eight years, says study
A recent survey revealed that residential rents in Dubai are increasing at the fastest rate since late 2014. The total volume of transactions in Dubai’s residential market reached 5,542 in May 2022, up a whopping 33 per cent from a year earlier. According to the June 2022 edition of the ‘Dubai Residential Market Snapshot’ report […]
UAE President’s announcement of $50bln investment is new milestone in climate action efforts: minister
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, stated that the announcement made by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of plans to invest an additional US$50 billion to scale up climate action through the deployment of clean energy solutions at home and abroad is yet another […]
UAE to hold second auction of federal T-Bonds on June 20
The United Arab Emirates’ finance ministry said a second auction of federal treasury bonds would be held on Monday. The auction size will be 1.5 billion dirhams ($408.43 million) distributed over two tranches: a two-year tranche valued at 750 million dirhams, and a three-year tranche valued at 750 million dirhams, the ministry said on Saturday. […]
UAE flights: Now get your luggage check-in done at home
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates adds another world class experience with a new home check-in service that offers customers the option to check in from home. This service is free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah. The check-in agents will visit passengers’ homes or hotels at pre-booked times to complete […]
Azizi awards Hyundai lifts’ installation contract for Riviera project
UAE-based Azizi Developments has signed an agreement with Bin Ham North Ocean Elevators for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of premium Hyundai elevators for the third phase of its flagship waterfront community project, Riviera, in Dubai. Bin Ham North Ocean Elevators has been the exclusive distributor of Hyundai lifts in the UAE for nearly […]
Egyptian-Emirati relations are pillar of stability in Middle East: President Al-Sisi
Egypt – President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Chief of Staff of the UAE’s Armed Forces Hamad Mohamed Thani Al-Rumaithi in Cairo on Wednesday and discussed bilateral cooperation. Also in attendance were Minister of Defence and Military Production Mohamed Zaki and Maryam Al-Kaabi — the UAE’s Ambassador in Cairo. According to Presidential Spokesperson Bassam Rady, […]