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  Sharjah / WAM The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has partnered with Rafid Automotive Solutions to establish an integrated technical centre within the free zone and provide vehicle repair, maintenance, inspection, as well as registration services and roadside assistance. In addition to promoting Sharjah’s competitive edge, the partnership agreement will also fuel the effort by both parties to upgrade ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The central bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a notice to all banks and finance companies operating in the UAE on housing loans granted to beneficiaries of the Home Finance of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme (SZHP). The notice included details of the CBUAE decision, in agreement with SZHP and in line with Article ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has developed several innovations using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency of operations in Dubai’s water network, monitor cyberattacks, leaks, and faults, and isolate and repair them immediately. These innovative solutions also predict malfunctions of smart meters and pumps based on sensor data, in addition to automating the notifications ...

  Sharjah / WAM Sharjah’s exhibition and conference season will soon kick off with a wide range of major local, regional, and international events hosted and organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah during the last four months of 2022. From August 26 to January 1, 2023, Sharjah will host a total of 11 business, commercial, and cultural events that will ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 227,104 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, 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 treatment. ...

  Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future has launched its first Future Heroes Summer Camp, full of fun, educational, and highly entertaining children’s programmes focusing on science, technology, and engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). Running from August 2-19, Future Heroes Summer Camp provides a unique opportunity for the imagination, curiosity, and creativity of the nation’s youth to run ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the emirate’s commitment to adopting international best practices and making healthcare services further accessible to all community members, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), announced that Covid-19 vaccines and PCR tests will be available in pharmacies.. Covid-19 vaccines will be provided free of charge and the PCR tests will be ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) on Friday announced a second discovery of natural gas resources in the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession, operated by Eni. The discovery from a new deeper reservoir indicates between 1 – 1.5 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF) of raw gas in place. This ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to kings, presidents and emirs of the Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1444. The UAE President wished them good health and happiness, further progress and prosperity for their peoples and dignity and glory for Arab ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Alpha Dhabi Holding has announced its financial results for the half-year ended June 30. The company reported net profit of AED7.9 billion, up significantly from the corresponding period last year of AED1.7 billion. Revenues for the group saw positive contributions and cross sector growth across its verticals year-on-year. On a half yearly basis, the group ...