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Dubai Courts, Moro Hub to boost collaboration in cyber security

Dubai / WAM Dubai Courts signed a memorandum of understanding with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, to enhance their collaboration in digital transformation and cybersecurity. Leveraging on Moro’s capabilities in the digital security field, the MoU will serve the society’s interest in providing a comprehensive legal framework to combat …

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Sharjah Ruler announces additional monthly grant for 1,000 retired Emiratis

  Sharjah / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced the provision of additional monthly grants as a gift to Sharjah citizens who have retired from federal entities and other institutions within the Emirates, to be deposited in their bank accounts beginning in January 2023, to ensure a decent …

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Abu Dhabi’s EAD issues AED328,000 in fines

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has imposed 32 administrative fines, totalling AED328,000, since the implementation of the decision issued last April by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of EAD, regarding the list of administrative fines for violating the …

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EHS unveils metaverse-based virtual telemedicine solution

  Dubai / WAM The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced the launch of a Metaverse-based Virtual Telemedicine Solution using 3D virtual reality technology. The launch is part of transformative projects which leverage advanced technology and promote smart services such as remote health solutions and telemedicine. Through the project, EHS aims to deliver virtual medical consultation services supported by advanced …

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Emiratis get AED322mn housing aid

DUBAI / WAM The Board of Directors of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme on Wednesday approved housing support for 449 eligible Emiratis with a total value AED322 million. The housing support is part of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His …

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ADNOC, Morocco’s OCP sign long-term sales deal

CASABLANCA / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the OCP Group of Morocco (OCP) announced on Wednesday the signing of a long-term sales agreement whereby ADNOC will supply OCP with granulated Sulphur. Under the agreement, ADNOC, one of the world’s largest exporters of Sulphur, will steadily supply OCP, the largest worldwide Sulphur importer, until 2025. The two …

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VP tells judges to maintain honesty and transparency

DUBAI / WAM Seventeen new judges including five Emiratis at the Dubai first instance courts have sworn-in before His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at Zabeel Palace. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and …

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Emirates expects peak travel week

DUBAI / Emirates Business Travel is expected to peak once again at the end of the year for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with visitors flocking into Dubai for New Year’s celebrations. Over 250,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from December 28 until just after New Year’s Day, while 200,000 travellers will be departing …

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Fujairah oil product stocks edge up to 16.952mn barrels

Fujairah / WAM Total refined product stocks at the Port of Fujairah stood at 16.952 million barrels in the week to December 25, edging up 2% or 326,000 barrels from the previous week, according to data from the Fujairah Energy Data Committee, FEDCom. The rise was largely on the back of a significant increase in middle distillates, rising by almost …

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