A consortium led by Metro Clark Waste Management (MCWM), which operates a 100-hectare disposal facility in Clark, Pampanga, is pushing for its $220-$250 million proposal to set up a waste-to-energy (WTE) project aligned with the country's sustainability efforts. In a statement, MCWM said the...
Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. “Safety is one of Emirates’ core values,...
Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA) vicar general Fr. Troadio "Troy" Delos Santos, OFM Cap., cited the strong faith of overseas Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates who religiously attend the “Simbang Gabi” despite their busy work schedules. Fr. Troy Delos Santos (Facebook)...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) inked a partnership for space research, development, and data mobilization. Courtesy of Emirates News Agency Among the issues that these initiatives will focus on are disaster management, emergencies, food...
Thousands of spectators were treated to a spectacular low-level flypast over the Sevens Stadium in celebration the biggest and longest-running sports and entertainment festival in the Middle East – the Emirates Dubai 7s. An Emirates A380 took to the skies to salute the crowd below, as they...
Bustanica Another historical milestone for UAE as Bustanica, which means your garden or orchard in Arabic, has unveiled the 330,000 sqft controlled farm facility making it the world's largest hydroponic farm. Bustanica is driven by powerful technology – machine learning, artificial intelligence...
Emirates expects "high demand" for its newly launched Tel Aviv, Israel service from the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil and the United States, according to a statement from Adel Al Redha, Emirates Chief Operating Officer. Emirates mounted its first ever service from Dubai, United Arab...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA) this week to boost bilateral investments between the two countries, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Hjayceelyn Quintana,...
More options for fasting customers With the upcoming weekend marking the official start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will once again be offering its signature Ramadan services onboard and on the ground for its fasting passengers, helping them travel better and catering to their special...
The Philippines is looking at working with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in conceptualizing and implementing innovative energy efficiency programs to contribute to the global effort to reverse the devastating effects of climate change, a Cabinet official said. During the Climate Change Virtual...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) conducted its first foreign mission to the United Arab Emirates with the goal of initiating cooperation in artificial intelligence that is seen to bolster and benefit both Filipino and Emirate stakeholders. During the mission, DOST presented at the...
Dubai-based Emirates remains gung-ho about getting back on the black this year after bleeding $1.6 billion in the first half of its 2021-2022 financial year and $3.4 billion in the comparative period in 2020. "Despite the recent rise of the Omicron variant and the slight slowdown it brought to our...
