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Month: July 2019

Ajman authorities seize counterfiet goods

3 years ago
The Ajman Department of Economic Development, Ajman DED, has announced the seizure of 1,223,788 counterfeit goods during the first half of the current year. The seizures include perfumes, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, bags, foodstuff, stationery, cans and other stuff, valued at AED15 million. The DED also took necessary actions against counterfeiters. Commenting on the results, Abdullah […]
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ADNOC closes landmark equity partnerships

3 years ago
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, on Wednesday announced that it has closed its landmark strategic equity partnerships with the Italian oil and gas company Eni and the Austrian oil and gas company, OMV, covering both the existing ADNOC Refining business and a new trading joint venture. The agreement, which was announced in January […]
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DEWA celebrates Emiratis youth leaders in China

3 years ago
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, revealed that 20 Emiratis visited the People’s Republic of China for two weeks as part of the 'Ambassadors of Innovation - Leaders of the Future' programme, which supports the UAE’s efforts to empower young people through creativity and innovation. The programme, implemented by the DEWA and the Watani […]
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Blackboard Catalyst Award for Optimising Student Experience goes to Zayed U.

3 years ago
Staff from Zayed University, ZU, were named winners of the 'Blackboard Catalyst Award for Optimising Student Experience' which honours those institutions whose educational and administrative innovations have markedly improved the total learner experience. This includes their addressing of new and changing dynamics in fields such as student recruitment, financial aid, enrollment, retention and assessment, graduation, […]
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Djibouti defying international rulings in DP World dispute

3 years ago
A decision to be taken later this week by the government of Djibouti to apply to the country’s high court to rule all previous international adjudications null and void is a complete disregard for and contravention of the global legal system and existing contracts, a DP World statement said on Tuesday. "The move is proof […]
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Why Sustainability Is Important?

3 years ago
By Lamis Jdid* | In 2008, Thomas Friedman wrote a book that was considered a revolutionary way of rethinking our planet earth explaining the social and ecological challenges facing us and its serious consequences that could threaten life on earth. Spreading awareness on the impact we have on our planet the UN had launched so […]
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Saudi must begin dialogue process, Iran says

3 years ago
Iran is prepared for dialogue if Saudi Arabia is also ready, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday, according to the IRIB news agency. Tensions have spiked between Iran and Saudi Arabia, arch-rivals for predominance in the Middle East, since Riyadh accused the Islamic Republic of carrying out attacks that damaged six oil […]
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NATO not keen on policing Gulf waters

3 years ago
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday there had been no formal request for the military alliance to launch a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has proposed stepping up efforts to safeguard the vital oil route at a time of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran. Source: Reuters
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Germany not policing Strait of Hormuz

3 years ago
Germany will not participate in a U.S.-led naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, close to Iran, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday. Stressing that Germany wants to avoid a further escalation of tensions in the region, Maas told reporters on a trip to Warsaw that there was no military solution. “Germany will […]
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Facebook defeats charges that it aided Hamas

3 years ago
Facebook Inc on Wednesday defeated an appeal by American victims of Hamas attacks in Israel, who sought to hold the company liable for providing the group a social media platform to further its goals. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan said the Communications Decency Act, a 1996 law regulating internet content, shielded […]
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Iraq and Kuwait doing joint oil exploration

3 years ago
Iraq has agreed with Kuwait to appoint British energy advisory firm ERC Equipoise to prepare a study for the development of joint border oilfields, the Iraqi oil ministry said on Wednesday. A contract is expected to be signed with the company in coming days, a statement from the ministry said. Under the contract, ERC Equipoise […]
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Trump appoints new spy chief, accuses intelligence agencies of running amok

3 years ago
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his choice for the next U.S. spy chief as someone who could “rein in” intelligence agencies that “have run amok,” fueling concerns Trump seeks assessments that support his own views. Trump’s choice of Republican Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas as the next director of national intelligence, has been […]
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US renew waivers on Iran nuclear programme

3 years ago
The United States is set to announce this week it will renew sanctions waivers for five Iran nuclear programs that allow Russia, China and European countries to continue civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday. President Donald Trump, in an Oval Office meeting last week, sided with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin […]
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Oman signs major oil and gas deals

3 years ago
Oman’s ministry of oil and gas has signed a gas exploration agreement with Italy’s Eni and BP Oman for concession block 77, the ministry said on its Twitter feed on Wednesday. The agreement involves seismic studies and the drilling of exploration wells and it is hoped this could also lead to the discovery of new […]
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Uzbek Presidential official visit to Belarus for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation

3 years ago
The presidential press service reports that Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay an official visit to Belarus with the invitation of Alexander Lukashenko on July 31 - August 1. To discuss the current state of bilateral cooperation and prospects for development of relations in political, trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres is planned in Minsk. […]
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