Abu Dhabi Ports

AED500 million agreement signed

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

An AED500 million agreement was signed for the development of the Port of Fujairah infrastructure today in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Under the agreement, which comes in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the follow-up of HisRead more

Record-breaking year for Abu Dhabi Ports’ Cruise Terminal

Abu Dhabi - WAM

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the Emirate's commercial and community ports as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, KIZAD, has announced the close of its best-ever cruise season at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal with the maiden call of Princess Cruise Lines’ Majestic Princess. The company recorded a growth for the year with a 40 percent increaseRead more

Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign merchandise trade rose

Abu dhabi - WAM

The value of non-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports increased by 0.1 percent from AED 169.0 billion in the year to date (Jan-Dec) 2015 to AED 170.6 billion in the same period of 2016, according to figures released by Statistic Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). ''This was mainly a result of a 31.7 percent increase in re-exports fromRead more

Sixteen Emiratis complete first phase of Coastal Seafaring course

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

Four Emirati women are set to become 'certified seafarers' after completing a Certificate of Competency course to serve on ships, conducted by Australian Maritime College, AMC, on behalf of Abu Dhabi Ports. A total of sixteen Emiratis, including the four women, have successfully completed the first phase of the certified Coastal Seafaring course. On completion of the programme’s theoretical andRead more

KIZAD registers strong performance in 2016

Abu dhabi - WAM

The total value of Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi's, KIZAD, contribution to Abu Dhabi’s gross domestic product (GDP) accounted for 3.2 percent of the emirate’s non-oil GDP, reinforcing the industrial zone’s status as a key facilitator of economic diversification. The KIZAD, part of Abu Dhabi Ports, has reported a solid performance in 2016, completing yet another highly successful year forRead more

Abu Dhabi Ports holds 3rd Annual Fire Safety campaign

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

Abu Dhabi Ports held its 3rd Annual Fire, Safety and Emergency Preparedness campaign at Zayed Port, to raise fire safety awareness among all port users. The campaign was held in coordination with Medeor Hospital, Firex, Concorde, OHSEC for Training and Consultant, CEC, Al Masood Company and Uruguay Company. Under the slogan "Fire is Everyone’s Fight", the campaign gave all portRead more

Abu Dhabi Ports welcomes Kuwaiti company to KIZAD

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the emirate's commercial and community ports as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, and Integral Plastic Industries Co. today signed a Musataha agreement to build a new manufacturing plant in Khalifa Industrial Zone, KIZAD, with an investment of AED10 million. The agreement was signed by KIZAD CEO, Mana Mohammed Saeed AlRead more

Abu Dhabi Ports to host region’s first IPCSA conference in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

Reducing the burden of trade across borders, enhancing security and standardising processes and information flow will be the topics of discussion at the annual International Port Community Systems Association, IPCSA, conference. Held for the first time in the GCC region, the conference is hosted by Maqta Gateway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, in Abu Dhabi on 7thRead more

Abu Dhabi Ports hosts 2nd Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference

Abu dhabi - WAM

A large number of executives and industry professionals from local, regional and global markets took part in the second edition of Maritime Standard Ship Finance and Trade Conference held here this week. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Ports, the event aimed to chart a future course for shipping and maritime sectors that would boost the industry segment. Dr. Abdullah Salem AlRead more

Abu Dhabi Ports and Khalifa University sign MoU

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate, and Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, that will pave the way for knowledge sharing, joint research projects, and job opportunities for students. Abdullah Humaid Al Hameli, Acting Executive Vice President - Corporate Services, atRead more