Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) has further enhanced and secured its position as a prominent hub for global investors after signing an investment deal with the Indian Forpack Industries, a leading manufacturer of recycled Kraft Board & Coreboard Paper. Under the terms of the deal, Forpack Industries is set to establish its first headquarters ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Moscow starting May 1. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Moscow by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies. Ensuring the highest standards of safety at every step of the journey by ...

Dubai / WAM An Italian delegation led by Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to learn more about the pivotal role the foundation plays in shaping the future through various initiatives, as well as its global efforts in attracting startups, entrepreneurs and talent to the region. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of DFF, Abdulaziz Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE on Wednesday sent an aid plane containing 50 metric tons of food aid to the Republic of Tajikistan as part of its humanitarian initiatives during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ammar AlBreiki, Charge d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Kazakhstan, said, “The UAE and Tajikistan share strong ties. They have worked closely in many ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 195,166 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Health Council held a meeting bringing together many public and private health entities to discuss mechanisms of enhancing, integrating and coordinating health efforts, initiatives and projects to support the country’s strategic health plans and help develop an advanced health system based on innovation and creativity. The council’s assembly is in line with the UAE’s vision ...

AJMAN / WAM Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) showcased its advanced capabilities as a viable environment for educational institutions during its participation at the Ajman International Education and Training Exhibition (Aetex) 2021. AFZ has become an attractive destination for educational institutions to establish their operations in the United Arab Emirates and continues to witness a growing interest among higher education, training ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Moscow starting May 1. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Moscow by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies. Ensuring the highest standards of safety at every step of the journey by ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), which has been conducting research to assess the state of fish stocks since 2001, recorded a noticeable improvement in the state of fish stocks during 2020 for some of the major commercially fished species in Abu Dhabi waters. Following continued efforts under the directives of HHSheikh Hamdan bin Zayed ...

The desperate scenes playing out in India may foreshadow a dangerous new phase of the pandemic where people die in droves, not of the disease so much as a lack of proper medical care. The situation could get a lot worse thanks to a sudden shortage of medical oxygen in the country. Oxygen is one of most straightforward and proactive ...