New agreement allows DHL to use Etihad Rail in country
Etihad Rail and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a 20-year strategic partnership that will enable the latter to use Etihad Rail’s network to conduct its main operations within the UAE. Under the terms of the agreement signed on Tuesday at the Middle East Rail 2023 in Abu Dhabi, DHL will adopt the UAE National Rail […]
Dubai airport runway work on track for June 22 completion
Dubai Airports has announced that the Northern runway rehabilitation programme at Dubai International (DXB) has surpassed its midway point on schedule, paving the way for the reopening of the runway on June 22. Since May 9, more than 1,000 vehicles and 3,000 people have been working on-site at DXB to complete the project, […]
Abu Dhabi’s IHC completes $2bln investment in Adani Group’s green portfolio
based strategic investment company International Holding Company (IHC) has completed the 7.3 billion dirhams ($2 billion) investment in three green-focused companies owned by Indian conglomerate Adani Group, first disclosed last month. The investments are in Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), Adani Transmission Ltd (ATL) and Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) will be exercised via preferential allotments. All […]
How Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s majlis empowers the UAE
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has always been keen to empower the youth of UAE with various skills to shape the country’s future. It was against this backdrop that he initiated the Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations (MBZMFG), a celebration of a collective power to shape the future of […]
India’s Adani Group buys franchise in UAE T20 League
Adani Sportsline, a part of the Adani Group, has acquired the rights to own and operate a franchise in UAE’s flagship T20 League. Licensed by Emirates Cricket Board, the UAE T20 League is an annual event that will feature six franchise teams competing in a 34-match event. Top players from all the cricket playing countries […]
UAE youths set to play key roles as ADNOC future-proofs its business
UAE youths are set to play key roles as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) future-proofs its business to build long-term resilience and remain a catalyst for the nation’s growth and diversification. Speaking at ADNOC’s Youth Ramadan Forum yesterday, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and […]
IMF revises upwards UAE growth, warns of setback to global recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised upward the economic growth outlook for the UAE in 2022 and warned that damage from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will set back global recovery and contribute to a significant slowdown in worldwide growth this year. The IMF now estimates that the UAE’s economy grew 2.3 per cent […]
AIPU President chairs Arab Group meeting
Bali, Mar. 19 (BNA): Speaker of the Council of Representatives and President of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU), Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, has stressed the need to broaden cooperation among Arab parliaments and legislative councils to boost efforts to achieve the common interests of Arab countries, noting that parliaments are essential partners to government in enhancing the progress and prosperity of Arab states and their peoples.
MBMA holds opening ceremony for 2nd edition of “Dhiyafa” program
Manama, Mar.19 (BNA): Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MBMA) organized a ceremony to launch the second edition of the “Dhiyafa” program, which hosts a number of international diplomats from various member countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD). MBMA Director General, Dr. Muneera bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, welcomed the international diplomats participating in the second edition of […]
Bahrain weather forecast
Manama, Mar. 20 (BNA): The Meteorological Directorate forecasts cool weather, but generally fine during the day. Wind: Northwesterly, 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times. Warning: Strong winds Sea waves: 1 to 2 feet inshore, 3 to 5 feet offshore. Temperatures: Maximum 26 ºC; minimum 14 ºC Humidity Maximum 75 %; […]