EGA and Sunstone to begin construction of anode manufacturing plant in UAE in 2026 - sunstone begin

EGA and Sunstone to begin construction of anode manufacturing plant in UAE in 2026

United Arab Emirates, 16 December 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, and Sunstone, the world’s largest independent pre-baked anode producer, today announced that construction of an anode manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates will begin in 2026. The new anode manufacturing facility will have a capacity of 300 thousand tonnes of anodes per year. In line with Make it in the Emirates and the UAE’s Operation 300bn industrial growth strategy, production from the new plant will replace most of EGA’s current anode imports and make the UAE one of only a few countries to export anodes gl

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Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing - emirates rolls

Emirates rolls out retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to Beirut and Beijing

Dubai, UAE, 16 December 2025: Emirates today announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, starting from 1 February 2026. * Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in 1-2-1 layout for the first time. For Lebanon’s capital city, EK953 departs Dubai at 1540hrs, arriving in Beirut at 1700hrs, wi

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RTA Awards Contract for Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Intersection Development with Al Awir Road and Al Manama ...

RTA Awards Contract for Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Intersection Development with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street

Works include the construction of 2,300 metres of bridges Al Tayer: “The project will increase road capacity by 176% and reduce travel time from 20 minutes to five” Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 14th December 2025: In line with the directives of the wise leadership to enhance the infrastructure of the road network and public transport systems to meet the requirements of urban development, population growth, and improve quality of life, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the Contract for Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Intersection Development with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street.

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Dubai Customs launches project to update its strategic plan 2026–2030 - dubai customs

Dubai Customs launches project to update its strategic plan 2026–2030

future vision enhances Dubai’s competitiveness and supports its global economy Abdulla Busenad: Shaping a more innovative customs.. 2030 plan propels us toward an advanced global model Building an institution capable of anticipating challenges and turning opportunities into achievements. full alignment with Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.. our goal is to establish Dubai as the most advanced and seamless customs destination worldwide Dubai 14 December 2025: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for trade, economy, and government innovation, Dubai Customs announced the launch of its pro

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The event was held in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Emirati Article Award Organises Emirati Article...

The event was held in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. Emirati Article Award Organises Emirati Article Writers Forum

Dubai, UAE, 14 December 2025: In collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the Emirati Article Award organised the Emirati Article Writers Forum. The forum was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, and Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Board Member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, as well as writers, researchers, and media professionals interested in writing articles. It served as a platform that brought together professionals and facilitated discussions on the role of articles in the cultural and media landscape. The forum addressed the status

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The Mid East Falcons win the inaugural United Series Championship in Dubai - east falcons

The Mid East Falcons win the inaugural United Series Championship in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE (December 14, 2025) – Shotaro Kasahara allowed only two hits in six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to lead the Mid East Falcons to the first United Series championship in League history. Munenori Kawasaki – named United Series MVP – went 2-for-5 with one run scored and two RBIs as the Falcons won 8-1 over the Mumbai Cobras. Kawasaki batted .417 for the Series. Kasahara had a total of 72 pitches, 57 of which were strikes; Shingo Hirata (2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 SO after a Fire Ball scored) and Severino González (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1BB) completed the pitching line for the Falcons. Shuhei Fukuda went 2-for-3 with on

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flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia - flydubai inaugurates

flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia

The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Riga with a three-times-weekly service flydubai expands its footprint in Europe to 35 destinations across 20 countries Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 December 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its first direct service to Riga, the capital of Latvia, marking the start of its three-times-weekly service between Dubai International (DXB) and Riga Airport (RIX). The inaugural flight landed in Riga to a warm reception by airport officials, underscoring the significance of this new connection between the United Arab Emirates and Latvia.

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Pegula and Krawczyk swap forehands for fairways at Topgolf ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships - pegula krawczyk

Dubai Chamber of Commerce Launches Bulgarian Business Council to Strengthen Economic Ties and Boost Mutual Investment

Maha Al Gargawi: “The establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council will help build stronger partnerships between our business communities and unlock new opportunities for joint investment.” Non-oil trade between Dubai and Bulgaria reached AED 777 million in 2024, achieving year-on-year growth of 5%. A total of 243 Bulgarian companies were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q3 2025. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Bulgarian Business Council. The new council aims to st

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Etihad Reports November 2025 Traffic Statistics - etihad reports

Etihad Reports November 2025 Traffic Statistics

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline’s traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. Through the first eleven months of 2025, Etihad has flown 20.2 million passengers, a 20% increase on the same period in 2024, while sustaining an 88% average passenger load factor across the period. During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina, supporting continued passenger g

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UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Al Zeyoudi Visits Gabon to Strengthen Bilateral Relations - minister foreign

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Al Zeyoudi Visits Gabon to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

UAE-Gabon non-oil trade exceeded USD$238 million in the first nine months of 2025, approximately the same level as 2024, but a 36.9% rise on the same period from 2023. HE Al Zeyoudi: “This visit reflects the UAE’s strong commitment to enhancing its partnership with Gabon. We are optimistic about the collaborative opportunities that will benefit both our countries and foster sustainable economic growth.” Abu Dhabi, UAE – 12th December, 2025: His Excellency HE Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, made a high-level visit to Gabon, where he met with President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and conve

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