International News

Last stronghold of Houthis liberated in Jawf

Jawf, Yemen, 1st October, 2016 (WAM) - Yemen's national army and the popular resistance have liberated Al Gail village, the last important stronghold of the Houthi militia and forces loyal to the deposed president Ali Abdullah Saleh in the Governorate of Al Jawf, a military source has said.

Oct 1, 2016 8:30:01 PM

Euro area annual inflation up to 0.4%

BRUSSELS, 1st October, 2016 (WAM) – The Euro area’s annual inflation is expected to reach 0.4 percent in September 2016, up from 0.2 percent in August 2016, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

Oct 1, 2016 7:56:01 PM

UAE vessel suffers accident at Bab Al Mandeb

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2016 (WAM) A vessel leased by the UAE Armed Forces suffered an accident in the Bab Al Mandeb area of Yemen on Saturday morning (1st October), while returning from a routine voyage to the port of Aden, according to a statement issued by the Armed Forces General Command.

Oct 1, 2016 5:10:04 PM

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Business News

Sami Al Qamzi opens GITEX Shopper 2016

DUBAI, 1st October, 2016 (WAM) -- GITEX Shopper 2016, the largest and most anticipated consumer electronics show in the Middle East, was officially opened today by Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development in Dubai.

Oct 1, 2016 7:12:01 PM

Construction of 20 berths planned at Port of Fujairah

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2016 (WAM)-- Two new berths for fuel bunkering will be constructed at the Port of Fujairah, according to Chief Financial Officer Khalil Ibrahim.

Oct 1, 2016 7:08:00 PM

Equipment upgrade to temporarily close Souq Al Bateen NGV Fuelling in Abu Dhabi

Equipment upgrade to temporarily close Souq Al Bateen NGV Fuelling in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 1st October, 2016 (WAM)-- An upgrade of the service station will cause a temporary closure of the natural gas for vehicles (NGV) fuelling services at Souq Al Bateen service station in Abu Dhabi, according to ADNOC Distribution.

Oct 1, 2016 4:44:01 PM

UAE-UK Business Council celebrates fifth anniversary with new opportunities

LONDON, 30th September, 2016 (WAM) – The UAE-UK Business Council continues to play an important role in creating and supporting the conditions for the growth of bilateral trade and investment, said British Ambassador to the UAE Philip Parham, on the fifth anniversary of the business council.

Sep 30, 2016 11:12:01 PM

Japan imports 25.3m barrels of crude from UAE in August

TOKYO, 30th September 2016 (WAM) – Japan reported that it imported more than 25 percent of its crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in August 2016.

Sep 30, 2016 9:46:01 PM

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