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  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 162,046 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 Since he received his driving license in 1991, Corporal Salem Misad Althibani from the General Department of Organisation Protective Security and Emergency at Dubai Police has never been fined for any traffic violations nor been involved a traffic accident. Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, recognised Corporal Althibani for his remarkable adherence ...

  Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is gearing up to launch its Happy Holiday Summer Camp 2022, offering a wide range of educational and fun-filled activities in Arabic and English languages for children aged between 6-12 across its museums in Sharjah. The first phase of the summer camp will kick off on July 18 at Sharjah Aquarium, Sharjah ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the ruler of Abu Dhabi, has ordered the disbursement of AED1.5 billion worth of housing benefits to Abu Dhabi citizens, covering more than 1,100 beneficiaries in the emirate. The benefits package includes grants for houses, housing loans, and the exemption of retirees ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) organises the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) and Dubai Solar Show from September 27-29. Since its launch in 1999, Wetex has witnessed significant growth and has become one of the most prominent global exhibitions specialised in water, energy, sustainability, green technologies, renewable and clean energy, green buildings, electric ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised an awareness session on increasing Emiratisation rates in the private sector in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development – (Added), and the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council. Held at the chamber’s tower in Abu Dhabi, the ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia at an event at the DoE’s headquarters in the UAE capital. The agreement aims to explore opportunities for collaboration on capability development and sharing of knowledge and information, supporting joint projects ...

  Bali / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2022 G20 Bali Summit, Indonesia, the two sides discussed ...

  Dubai / WAM The UAE has launched “NextGenFDI”, a major campaign to attract digitally enabled companies and highly skilled talent to the country. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, who oversees the file to attract FDI and global talent to the country, said NextGenFDI would encourage more than 300 global technology firms and ...

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways in partnership with Mashreq, a leading global financial institution, has launched a points transfer programme for members to benefit from. Members can now convert Mashreq Salaam Points into Etihad Guest Miles with a conversion ratio of 22 Salaam Points for every 1 Etihad Guest Mile. Etihad ...