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  • ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter elects Managing Committee for the year 2023

    ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter elects Managing Committee for the year 2023

    ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter elects Managing Committee for the year 2023

    ABU DHABI (Press Release)- The Abu Dhabi Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has elected its new Managing Committee for the year 2023 during its recent Annual General Meeting.

    At its 38th annual general meeting held recently, the ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter elected CA John George as Chairman, CA Krishnan N V as Vice Chairman, CA Rohit Dayma as General Secretary and CA Priyanka Birla as the Treasurer.

    Other members elected to lead the Main Committees are CA Anu Thomas (Professional Development Committee), CA Ajay Singhvi (Social), CA Mohammed Shafeek (Membership), CA Shafeekh Neelayil (Communication) and CA Ramesh Dave (Media and Student Affairs).In addition, the members elected are CA Rajesh Reddy, CA Monish Mohan, CA Suma Rajesh, CA Ankit Kothari and CA Nirmal Agarwal as sub-committee members to support the main committees.

    Newly elected chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chapter of ICAI, CA John George congratulated the entire team including committee, past chairmen, sponsors, speakers, supporters, well-wishers and chapter members for winning 1st Prize for the Best Overseas Chapter for 2022 (Category 1). John expressed sincere gratitude to all chapter members for continued support and commitment to take our chapter to more height.

    CA John congratulated the elected committee for the year 2023 and also acknowledged the immense contribution made by all dedicated committee members of the year 2022. He expressed thanks to the Indian Embassy, H.E. Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India and its officials for guidance and support to the Chapter.

    CA John mentioned about India taking over the lead for G20 Presidency in the “Amritkaal”, the 25-year period beginning from the 75th anniversary of its independence, leading up to the centenary of its independence. ICAI Abu Dhabi Chapter will extend its support towards a futuristic, prosperous, inclusive society and at the same time fulfilling its sustainable development goals.Chairman also highlighted about the CEPA progress as one year completed since the historic agreement signed was signed by both UAE and India (CEPA) and also highlighted that Chapter will continue to act as bridge between Government, Indian Embassy and Indian community to achieve the goals of CEPA. Our efforts will be to encourage start-ups and organize events where CA members can guide the Abu Dhabi business community in utilizing new business opportunities. In addition, we will be promoting initiatives by the Indian government such as Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

    During the AGM, the chapter’s activity report for the year 2022 was presented by the Vice Chairman CA Krishnan NV.CA Krishnan highlighted on the plan for the next year which include providing continual professional education, employment opportunities, promoting CA as a career, organizing social responsibility initiative, empowering women members, mutual cooperation with the other GCC and International Chapters, engagement with Emirati nationals on accountancy profession.

    CA Krishnan stated that the Managing committee is fully committed to uplift the brand ICAI in the region and will focus on emerging new work avenues and professional opportunities for members by identification of new laws and upcoming changes. Also looking forward to liaising with various foreign universities & professional bodies to collaborate for the benefits of the members.

    The ICAI is the second largest accounting body in the world and currently has over 350,000 members. The Abu Dhabi Chapter of ICAI is one of the very active body among the overseas chapters of the institute. The Abu Dhabi Chapter has been in existence for the past 37 years and currently comprises about more than 700 members. The chapter is actively involved in enhancing and updating the professional knowledge of its members through organizing professional seminars.

     

     

     

  • Announcing the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Winners’ names, in its 15th session

    Announcing the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Winners’ names, in its 15th session

    Announcing the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Winners’ names, in its 15th session

    Announcing the winners of the Distinguished and Innovative Farmer Award in the UAE, in its Fifth session

     H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan: The Award has become a platform for international partnerships, in the field of Date Palm Development Sector.

    AbuDhabi(News Desk)::H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, extended his sincere appreciation to the patronage, guidance and  continuous support of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Court, which contributed to strengthening the leading position of the United Arab Emirates in the development of the date palm cultivation sector nationally, regionally, and internationally, through cooperation with date producing countries, and concerned regional and international organizations. His Excellency also expressed his confidence in the efforts put by the Award’s General Secretariat, which played an important role in building international partnerships for the development of this sector.

    Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Secretary General of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, during his speech at the press conference held on Monday, 20th of February, 2023, at Emirates Palace hotel, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Dr. Helal Humaid Saed Al Kaabi, Member of the Award’s Board of Trustees, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, and Mr. Mohammed Ghanem Al Mansouri, representative of Al Foah company, announced the names of the Khalifa International Award winners, in its Fifteenth session, as well as the winners of the Distinguished and innovative farmer Award in the UAE, in its Fifth session.

    International Award Winners

    The Award’s Secretary General  then announced, based on the Scientific Committee’s report, the winners names of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, in its Fifteenth session, 2023, which were selected in accordance with the international standards and mechanisms followed in granting the award,  and after the valuable  approval of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, and the results were as follows:

     Pioneering Development and Productive Projects category awarded to:

    • The Date Palm in Al Ain Oasis
    • By: Al Ain City Municipality / UAE

     Distinguished Innovative Studies and Modern Technology category (Equally awarded to):

    • Early detection of red palm weevil using distributed optical sensor
    • By: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology & Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Date Palm Research Center, Al Ahsa / KSA        AND

     The aminocyclopropane, carboxylic acid deaminase-producing Streptomyces Violaceoruber, UAE can provide protection from sudden decline syndrome on date palm

    • By: Dr. Synan Abuqamar / UAEU / UAE
    • In cooperation with ADAFSA, KCGEB & Murdoch University in Australia

     Influential Figure in the Field of Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation category (Equally awarded to):

    • Samir H. Al-Shakir, PhD / Iraq    AND
    • Ricardo Salomón Torres, PhD / Mexico

    Pioneering and Sophisticated Innovations Serving the Agricultural Sector category awarded to:

    • From Waste to Wealth:
    • By: Lai Kok Song / Higher Colleges of Technology / UAE

     An important leap and big steps

    The Award’s Secretary General then added that since its inception, the Award has made great strides and achieved leadership to become the first award of its kind in the world, thanks to the generous patronage, and the continuous support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, and the follow up of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees. Where 169 scientists, representing 26 countries did participate in the Award’s Fifteenth session.

    UAE Local Award Winners

    From his side, Dr. Helal Humaid Saed Al Kaabi, Member of the Award’s Board of Trustees, pointed out that the Distinguished and Innovative Farmer Award in the UAE, organized by the Award’s General Secretariat in cooperation with Al Foah company, has attracted during its Fifth session a group of local distinguished farm owners, with a total of 125 date growers, who produce the best and finest date palm varieties in the United Arab Emirates, the competition concentrated on five categories, where the winners were selected according to the approved criteria and mechanisms. Mr. Mohammed Ghanem Al Mansouri, representative of Al Foah Company also highlighted the great efforts put by the Award’s General Secretariat, in supervising and organizing the Distinguished and Innovative Farmer Award in the UAE. This Award reflects the great attention extended by our wise leadership, towards date palm growers in the UAE. Al Foah company also strives to serve date palm growers in the UAE, in cooperation with the Award’s General Secretariat, which aims to honor the distinguished and innovative farmers in the UAE to find a role model among date palm growers, and transfer their distinguished experiences to others.Based on the technical committee’s report, and which consists of experts representing the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, and Al Foah company, the Award’s General Secretariat approved the winners’ names, and the results were as follows:

    Small Scale Farm Category

    • First Place Winner: Khalifa Suhail Ali Rabea AlMazroei
    • Second Place Winner: Mouza Mohamed Bakheet Al Hmairi

    Average Scale Farm Category

    • First Place Winner: Khamis Mohamed Khamis Fraih Al Qubaisi
    • Second Place Winner: Rashid Hamad Mussabah Faris Al Shamsi

    Above Average Scale Farm Category

    • First Place Winner: Ali Saeed Hmoudah Khamis Al Aryani
    • Second Place Winner: Ismail Mohamed Ismail Obaid Al Yamahi

     Large Scale Farm Category

    • First Place Winner: Khalifa Butti Mohamed Khalifa Al Shamsi

     

     

  • CARTER & WHITE OPENS ITS NEW BOUTIQUE IN DUBAI DUTY FREE & EXPANDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

    CARTER & WHITE OPENS ITS NEW BOUTIQUE IN DUBAI DUTY FREE & EXPANDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

    CARTER & WHITE OPENS ITS NEW BOUTIQUE IN DUBAI DUTY FREE AND EXPANDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
    Carter & White is the first Middle Eastern brand to open in Dubai Duty Free.

    Dubai(News Desk)Carter & White is a locally based ultra-premium clothing brand famed for its quality, tailoring and comfort. The first truly luxury designer brand from Dubai and the first Middle Eastern clothing brand to exhibit in Cannes yachting Festival.

    With the Dubai International Airport receiving guests from around the globe and being busier than ever; Carter & White’s new boutique reflects the concept of luxury and refinement that passengers are looking for. The boutique offers an interpretation of the elegance and modernism of the brand within the Dubai Duty Free retail space.

    Combining sublime comfort with timeless tailoring – and an impeccable attention to detail, Carter & White’s warm and captivating atmosphere enhances the men’s and women’s collections on show. The contemporary space displays the brand’s timeless resort wear, appealing to all discerning individuals.

    Founder of Carter and white Mr .Marwan Al Serkal says “To be the first Middle Eastern brand present in the Dubai Duty Free, a strategic location in the Middle East luxury shopping scene, is an honor. We are committed to offering an incomparable airport retail experience to guests and transit passengers alike.” The famously hot and humid climate of the GCC – where summer temperatures can soar up to 50 degrees Celsius – means that physical comfort is essential for individual wellbeing. At Carter & White, this means producing collections that offer superior quality and peerless strength, with an unbelievably soft core.

    With its display facing the heart of Dubai Duty Free’s departures arena, Carter & White’s fabrics, made of the finest Egyptian Cotton, shine bright. They not only last longer than any other cotton in the world, but also hold up through years of constant washing, keeping their colour intact. This also means they will constantly drape nicely on the body and never lose their shape. Ensuring that if you’re sourcing any luxury items whilst browsing the retail stores on offer at Dubai Duty Free, you’ll have a sustainable piece from the Middle East forever.End

  • H.E Faisal Niaz Tirmizi Presented Copies of Credentials as an Ambassador of Pakistan to MOFAIC UAE.

    H.E Faisal Niaz Tirmizi Presented Copies of Credentials as an Ambassador of Pakistan to MOFAIC UAE.

    Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi presented copies of his credentials as Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to H.E. Abdulla Mohamed Alblooki, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today.

    AbuDhabi(News Desk)::Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi presented copies of his credentials as Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to H.E. Abdulla Mohamed Alblooki, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today.

    Ambassador Tirmizi has earlier served as Pakistan’s envoy to the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek (2018-2019) and the Consul General of Pakistan, Chicago (2013-2018). His other diplomatic assignments in Pakistan Missions abroad included Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (1996-1999), Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland (2003-2007) and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2007-2010).
    During his tenure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, he handled multilateral, bilateral, consular and administrative matters.
    Before his appointment to the UAE, Ambassador Tirmizi held the dual charge of the Additional Secretary Administration and Americas in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad. He had earlier served as the Director General (Kashmir), Director to the Foreign Secretary’s Office, Director (Personnel) and Deputy Chief of Protocol besides the Desk Officer for India, Afghanistan, Central Asian Republics and Middle East.
    He is a post graduate of the Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK.

     

  • Call on the Prime Minister by the Ambassador of the UAE

    Call on the Prime Minister by the Ambassador of the UAE

    Call on the Prime Minister by the Ambassador of the UAE

    The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, H.E. Mr. Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today

    Islamabad(News Desk)The Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance Pakistan attached to its fraternal relations with the UAE and extended best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of the UAE.The Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the extensive devastation caused by the recent floods across Pakistan and the response of the Government to address the dire situation. In this regard, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the relief assistance provided by the UAE for the flood-stricken people and for establishing an air corridor to provide humanitarian assistance. The Prime Minister added that Pakistan was committed to further deepen its relations with the United Arab Emirates in all areas of common interest.

    Pakistan and the UAE enjoy close fraternal ties for five decades that are rooted firmly in common belief and shared values and culture. The UAE is Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and a major source of investments.

  • Zameen.com, to host the 4th edition of its Pakistan Property Show in Dubai.

    Zameen.com, to host the 4th edition of its Pakistan Property Show in Dubai.

    Zameen.com,Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise to host the fourth edition of its Pakistan Property Show in Dubai
     Zameen.com holding its annual property show this weekend to showcase greater and more affordable investment opportunities across the sector
    Significant investment is seen in Pakistan’s real estate economy from overseas Pakistanis, with an estimated 1.6 million Pakistanis living in the UAE
    Real estate sector has been growing, with visitors to Zameem.com rising by 21% last year
    with 30% of visits by overseas Pakistanis

    Dubai(News Desk):: Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise,Zameen.com is once again holding its popular Pakistan Property Show (PPS) 2022 at the Dubai World Trade Centre this weekend (September 10 & 11). The previous iterations of the event have attracted huge numbers of overseas Pakistanis from the Gulf region who expressed a keen interest in projects on display from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Multan and other major cities.
    The two-day event will feature over 60 exhibitors and showcase 200 plus of the best projects from around
    Pakistan. Important Pakistani and Emirati dignitaries will be gracing the show, including Director General
    of the Dubai Land Department H.E Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Imtiaz Feroz Gondal, Pakistan’s Acting
    Ambassador to the UAE, President of the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) Dr. Faisal Ikram, and
    prominent journalists from Pakistan. Zameen.com CEO Zeeshan Ali Khan, Country Head Ahmad Bhatti,
    EMPG CEO Imran Ali Khan, Head of EMPG’s MENA Region Haider Ali Khan, and members of Zameen’s
    senior management will also be present for the occasion.
    The said dignitaries and Zameen representatives will also take part in a Discussion Panel titled ‘Why Real
    Estate continues to be the best investment in Pakistan’, providing attendees and the viewers at home with
    an invaluable discourse on the current state of the property sector and its future prospects.Overseas Pakistanis are the second largest community of expatriates in the UAE, with an estimated
    population of over 1.6 million. They are a significant contributor to Pakistan’s real estate industry, and
    over the past few years, their contribution has only gone up. Zameen.com has been a major reason for
    this increase in foreign investment, as it has provided expats with a transparent and trustworthy source
    for buying and investing in property.
    The sector has been growing at a steady rate, with the price per square feet of houses, plots and
    residential property rising by 13.56%, 17.4%, and 19.83% respectively over the past year. According to
    Zameen.com’s own metrics, visitors to its web portal rose by 21% last year and of the total visits, almost
    30% were from Overseas Pakistanis, the majority of which belonged to the Gulf region.
    In addition, as the trend of high-rise developments and apartment living rises across the country, it allows
    for greater and more affordable investment opportunities in the real estate sector. The State Bank of
    Pakistan’s recent ‘Roshan Apna Ghar’ initiative is another beneficial program that is aimed at providing
    overseas Pakistanis with convenient avenues for getting housing finance in easy and affordable monthly
    instalments. Moreover, the recent economic conditions in Pakistan have made property investment and buying more favourable for Pakistani expats, making it an even more attractive option for people looking
    to invest in their home country.Not only will the Pakistan Property Show present avenues for investment in the real estate sector, it willalso provide visitors with the latest market insights from the expert sales representatives of Zameen.com.(-END)-

  • Nominations are open for “Date Palm International Photography & Poetry Competition.

    Nominations are open for “Date Palm International Photography & Poetry Competition.

    Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, and organized by Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, 

    Nominations are now open for “Date Palm International Photography” competition in its 14th session, 2023, and “Date Palm International Poetry” competition in its 7th session, 2023.

     Nomination for both competitions is open until 31st of December, 2022.

     AbuDhabi(Urdu Weekly)::Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Board of Trustees, the Award’s General Secretariat announced opening candidature for the “Date Palm International Photography” competition in its Thirteenth session, 2022. Professional photographers, and photography lovers from all over the world are invited to participate in this international competition, which is held in appreciation of the date palm tree and to enhance the role of photographers in enriching a places’ memory and reviving its environmental heritage. The Award’s General Secretariat also announced opening candidature for the “Date Palm International Poetry” competition in its 6th session, 2022. Where poets from all Arab countries are invited to participate in this international competition, in appreciation of the date palm tree, and accepting Arabic poetry in both dialects (Nabati and El Fasih). As it is an important mean that embraces developing the public’s awareness on the importance of the date palm tree in terms of heritage, agriculture, food and economy, and in strengthening the role of poetry in enriching a place’s memory and reviving its agricultural heritage.

     This came in a press statement made by Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Secretary General, and highlighting the great success achieved in the past sessions, as this is reflected in the significant increase in the number of participants from around the world and the quality of the participations received.

    The two competitions come under the directives of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, aiming to help strengthen the human relationship with the date palm tree, where this reflects the unlimited support of His Excellency for the blessed tree by employing the art of photography, and Arabic poetry to develop public awareness of the importance of the date palm tree, and creating a space for the exchange of cultures from across the world, also added Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid.Regarding the categories and awards of the two competitions, the Award’s Secretary-General indicated that the “Date Palm International Photography” competition consists of two categories: (Date Palm Category) and (Date Palm Handicrafts Category), where the “Date Palm International Poetry” competition consists of two categories also: (El Fasih Poetry) and (Nabati Poetry), as for the winners’ awards of the two competitions, they are as follows: the First place winner in each category receives an amount of 15,000 Emirati Dirhams, the Second place winner in each category receives an amount of 10,000 Emirati Dirhams, and the Third place winner in each category receives an amount of 5,000 Emirati Dirhams, in addition to an appreciation certificate, and a trophy.  Moving on to the evaluation mechanism, an international committee of experts in photography and poetry evaluate the received participations, where the deadline for receiving photos is the 31st of December, 2022, exclusively through the dedicated website (https://www.datepalmphoto.com/), while the deadline for receiving poems is the 31st of December, 2022, exclusively through the dedicated website (https://www.datepalmpoetry.com/). The winners of the competitions will be announced during February, 2023.

  • Brooge Energy Ltd forms wholly owned subsidiary, “BRE Ltd”.

    Brooge Energy Ltd forms wholly owned subsidiary, “BRE Ltd”.

    Brooge Energy Ltd forms wholly owned subsidiary, “Brooge Renewable Energy Ltd”, to expand its infrastructure and services into Green Energy.

    New Subsidiary has signed a preliminary land lease agreement for its planned Green Hydrogen and Ammonia plant in UAE to produce up to 300,000 MT of Green Ammonia per annum once fully completed

    NEW YORK(Press Release):: Brooge Energy Ltd, (“Brooge Energy” or the “Company”), is a Cayman Islandsbased infrastructure provider which is currently engaged in clean petroleum products and biofuels and crude oil storage and related services. The Company is now intending to focus on renewable energy
    infrastructure. The Company conducts its business and operations through its subsidiary Brooge
    Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE (“BPGIC”). BPGIC is strategically located outside the Strait
    of Hormuz at the Port of Fujairah in the Emirate of Fujairah in the UAE.
    The Company announced today that it has established Brooge Renewable Energy Ltd (“BRE”), a wholly
    owned subsidiary of Brooge Energy to focus on green energy related infrastructures activities that are
    intended to accommodate the necessary energy transfer from fossil fuels into energy produced from
    renewable resources as the private sector and regulators are increasingly focusing on combatting the
    harmful effects of climate change.
    Commenting on this new business, Mr. Nicolaas Paardenkooper, Chief Executive Officer of Brooge Energy,
    stated, “Global demand for clean energy sources has been strong and is expected to accelerate in the
    coming years. A decade ago, the Company undertook the initiative to become more environmentally
    friendly. As a result, Brooge Energy is at the forefront of the clean energy movement having already built
    one of the most environmentally friendly storage facility in the world, including being among the lowest
    waste producers in its industry from its terminal as well as being fully compliant with local and
    international guidelines in respect to emissions. Its facilities are also equipped with solar panels and are
    reliant on clean power for its energy sources. This latest initiative has us well-positioned to continue to
    build value for shareholders.”As a first step in BRE’s planned Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plant in Kizad, Abu Dhabi that is targeted to produce up to 300,000 MT green Ammonia per annum once fully completed, BRE has signed a preliminary land lease agreement for a 150,000 square meter plot with “KIZAD” that will host this plant

  • Dates processing factory Punjgur in Pakistan begins production with assistance from UAE

    Dates processing factory Punjgur in Pakistan begins production with assistance from UAE

    Punjgor(Urdu Weekly)::The UAE Pakistan Assistance Program (UAE PAP) has announced the start of commercial production at Dates Processing Factory Punjgur in Pakistan, which was built in Panjgur district, Balochistan province by UAE PAP and funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) at a cost of US$6.36 million.

    The project was carried out under the directives of President H.H.Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the support of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and with the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.It comes within the framework of the continuous support of the UAE to Pakistan by implementing a number of humanitarian and development projects.

    Speaking on the occasion, Abdullah Khalifa Al Ghafli, Director of UAE PAP, said that the start of production at Panjgur dates processing factory coincides with the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the urgent need of Pakistani families for high quality dates as a main food item on their Iftar tables.Al Ghafli hailed the support of the UAE’s leadership for the humanitarian programs and developmental projects that his organization is implementing in Pakistan, highlighting the UAE’s pioneering strategy in the field of humanitarian work. He pointed out that the follow-up and generous directives of Sheikh Mansour to enhance cooperation and activate humanitarian partnership programs with governments of target countries and international organizations, have helped in the successful enactment of development projects and the provision of humanitarian aid at high levels of quality, efficiency and accuracy.

    He stressed the importance of the Panjgur dates processing factory project, given that Pakistan is the sixth largest producer of dates in the world, with a production capacity of 556,000 tons per year. This project represents the start of a new stage for date production in Pakistan, which will expand interest in its agricultural resources and support its food security policy, he said. The project was built over an area of 5,710 square meters, adhering to the highest international specifications and standards, in terms of processing, packaging and the storing of dates. It includes 15 production lines, has a production capacity of 4 tons per hour, or more than 32,000 tons per day, and contains refrigeration that can store up to 1,500 tones of ready-made dates. The project was funded by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) which plays a significant role in supporting and financing development projects implemented by UAE PAP. Since 2013, total financing that ADFD offered for projects in Pakistan reached US$220 million.

     

    A number of farmers in the beneficiary areas of the project expressed their happiness over the opening of Panjgur dates processing factory which will help them market their dates products. They also thanked President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the support they showed at a difficult time of crises and hardship through the implementation of initiatives and development projects.

     

  • Abu Dhabi is strengthening its position as a global energy hub by embracing ADIPEC 2021

    Abu Dhabi is strengthening its position as a global energy hub by embracing ADIPEC 2021

    Abu Dhabi is strengthening its position as a global energy hub by embracing ADIPEC 2021

    Abu Dhabi(Press Release)

    Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Shoumoukh Oil Services Group,Dr. Ali Al Ameri, confirmed the coordination of the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Exhibition during the period from 15 to18 November at ADNEC( Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center) an important event for oil & gas Sector to identify the  future trends in light of the price growth, and continue the explorations and investments, which enhance the confidence of operating companies and drive them to grow and expand”.

    Dr. Ali Al Ameri said: “Abu Dhabi’s hosting of ADIPEC 2021 strengthens its position as a global energy hub, since the exhibition is an important occasion for decision-makers, experts and workers in the oil and gas sector to discuss the future of the sector, and its continuous development by using the latest technologies in drilling and exploration, in addition to the expansion of exploration areas in light of the many opportunities for companies which will help in overcoming the pandemic effects”. He said company employees have helped their company overcome emotions and resist special circumstances, for which we are grateful.