A brand new airport has opened in the Maldives, with support from the UAE.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) contributed more than AED 190 million for the construction of the Maafaru International Airport.
The facility will serve the northern and eastern regions of the archipelago.
In recent years, the ADFD has financed nine development projects in the Maldives, valued at around AED 565 million.
US and China begin talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum to bring 1,000 leaders to Dubai
The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will bring together 1,000 government and private-sector leaders at Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday.
Sharjah-Oman logistics corridor handles AED 1.7 billion in cargo
A logistics corridor linking Sharjah and Oman handled around AED 1.7 billion worth of cargo during its first three months of operation.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son Howard succeeds
Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett will step down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, effective immediately, nine months after handing the CEO reins to longtime lieutenant Greg Abel.
75,000 tourists welcomed during Dubai summer campaign
As many as 75,000 people have visited the UAE under the 'Dubai Invite' campaign, which targeted non-residents with rewards of up to AED 3,000 in hotel stays, dining deals, and more.
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