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RTA Enhances Inspections to Address Passenger Transport Violations
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RTA Enhances Inspections to Address Passenger Transport Violations

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has intensified its efforts to tackle violations in passenger transport services through a series of inspection campaigns. In 2024, the authority conducted 25 campaigns, leading to a total of 606,430 inspections across various modes of passenger transport, including public buses and marine transport. These inspections specifically targeted fare evasion,...

AD Ports Group Signs MoU with Egyptian Ministry for Integrated Logistics Park Development
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AD Ports Group Signs MoU with Egyptian Ministry for Integrated Logistics Park Development

AD Ports Group, a prominent player in global trade, logistics, and industry, announced yesterday, on January 22, 2025, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Transport. This agreement aims to explore the joint development and operations of an integrated logistics park in Alexandria, Egypt. The MoU was...

42 Abu Dhabi Opens Applications for Tuition-Free Coding Boot Camp
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42 Abu Dhabi Opens Applications for Tuition-Free Coding Boot Camp

42 Abu Dhabi, the innovative coding academy located in the UAE capital, has announced the opening of applications for its upcoming coding boot camp, known as ‘Piscine’. This intensive program will begin on 3rd February and utilizes a unique peer-to-peer, gamified learning methodology. Students who successfully complete the Piscine will gain admission to the academy...

ADNOC Gas and EWEC Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance UAE’s Energy Transition
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ADNOC Gas and EWEC Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance UAE’s Energy Transition

ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries have established a significant long-term strategic partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) to bolster the UAE’s energy transformation. This landmark agreement includes a 10-year flexible natural gas sales and purchase contract between ADNOC Gas Facilities LLC and EWEC, valued at $10 billion. The announcement was made...

ADNOC Distribution Launches Second Phase of Solarisation Programme with Emerge
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ADNOC Distribution Launches Second Phase of Solarisation Programme with Emerge

ADNOC Distribution has announced the launch of the second phase of its service station solarisation programme in collaboration with Emerge, a partnership between Masdar and the EDF Group. This initiative is designed to finance, design, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at service stations across ADNOC Distribution’s network in the UAE. The programme aims...

Dubai Chamber Reports Significant Growth in Membership and Economic Contributions in 2024
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Dubai Chamber Reports Significant Growth in Membership and Economic Contributions in 2024

Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced impressive achievements for 2024, with active membership reaching 258,318 by the end of the year. This marks an annual growth of 18 percent compared to 2023. Additionally, the chamber welcomed 70,500 new companies into its membership, reflecting a 3 percent increase, underscoring Dubai’s appeal as a prime location for businesses...