Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port launches commercial operations
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Khalifa Port, the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region’s first semi-automated container terminal, began operations on Saturday, September 1, 2012. The port, built to support the multi-modal logistics capabilities at the new Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), can presently accommodate up to 12 million tons of general cargo […]
U.A.E.’s ENEC awards fuel conversion contract to U.S. firm
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the United Arab Emirates’ (U.A.E.) flagship civilian nuclear energy company, awarded contracts worth $3 billion to international fuel supply and support firms last Wednesday. The winning companies competed in an international nuclear fuel procurement competition and include ConverDyn— an American nuclear fuel conversion company based in Colorado. Launched by ENEC […]
Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port prepares for Sept. 1st launch
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Khalifa Port, the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region’s first semi-automated container terminal, will begin operations on September 1, 2012. The port will anchor multi-modal logistics capabilities at the new Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) and is set to accommodate 2.5 million TEUs (twenty foot-equivalent units) initially, with […]
U.A.E. begins operations through new pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz on July 15th
(United Arab Emirates)— On Sunday, July 15th, the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) commenced transporting crude oil through a newly commissioned pipeline running from the Port of Fujairah in the northern part of the country to Habshan, a commercial energy transit point in the oil-rich emirate of Abu Dhabi. Initially, the $3.3 billion project—known as the […]
Joint Statement by the U.S. & U.A.E. from The White House
Washington, D.C.— The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to direct your attention to the official joint statement from the governments of the United States and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) following today’s meeting between His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the U.A.E. Armed […]
Washington D.C. Luncheon with Hon. Michael H. Corbin, U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is to host a luncheon and discussion on Tuesday, June 26th featuring keynote remarks by: The Honorable Michael H. Corbin United States Ambassador to the Unites Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) U.S. Department of State And an introduction to: Mr. Rob Waller Incoming United States Consul General to Dubai U.S. Department of State […]
Washington DC: Lunch and Discussion with H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, CEO of TwoFour54
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to host a luncheon and dicussion featuring keynote remarks by Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of TwoFour54 (Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority), on Wednesday, June 20th. The luncheon and discussion will begin with a brief registration and networking reception. Following the reception, the program featuring keynote […]
United Arab Emirates Jewelry Trade Mission completes trip to JCK Las Vegas 2012
Yesterday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Jewelry Trade Mission, comprised of members of 14 UAE jewelry companies, co-organized by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade (MoFT) and the Dubai Gold & Jewelry Group, concluded its trip to the JCK Las Vegas 2012 Jewelry Show. Throughout the show, the UAE delegates met with key individuals in […]
Luncheon in honor of U.A.E. Delegation Attending JCK Las Vegas
The U.A.E. Ministry of Foreign Trade and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council are pleased to host a luncheon on Saturday, June 2nd at 1:00 pm in honor of the U.A.E. jewelry trade delegation who will be attending JCK Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Keynote Speakers include: Mohammed Hamdan Al Zaabi Director of Trade Promotion […]
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