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  Ajman / WAM Muhammad Ali Al Janahi, Acting Director-General of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has confirmed that the Ajman Chamber has increased its new members from establishments during 2021, which reflects the chamber’s efforts in promoting Ajman’s economic fundamentals and investment opportunities available in various sectors, strengthening global relations to attract new investors, and intensifying ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched its annual Ramadan awareness campaign to raise awareness about conservation and having a sustainable and responsible lifestyle. This supports Islamic values that encourage moderation and reducing waste. During the campaign, Dewa has organised a series of virtual and physical awareness lectures to encourage the community to contribute to ...

  SHARJAH / WAM The Electricity Distribution Department of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) carried out 35 road and street lighting projects during 2021. The projects included the installation of 7,132 new lighting poles, laying 215 km of cables, installing 97 lighting boxes, 30,497 lighting network maintenance works carried out, and 114,97 lighting units installed, the majority ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The total number of electronically filed applications completed remotely before the courts during the first quarter of this year reached 150,507, in addition to 25,222 requests completed during the same period by the Public Prosecution and 24,643 handled by the Notary Public, Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), said. ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has been a leading destination for visitors of the major international events hosted by the UAE over the past six months, most notably Expo 2020 Dubai, the FIFA Club World Cup, the 5th Umex and SinTex, the International Defence Industry Technology and Security Conference, Global Goals Week, which was held ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM AD Ports Group on Friday announced that its feeder service, Safeen Feeders, has signed a long-term trade facilitation and shipping agreement with Saif Powertec Limited, a listed firm in Bangladesh that is active in ports, logistics, civil engineering, and power sectors. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will work closely together to ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) highlighted its most important achievements during 2021 in its annual report, which was issued in digital format for the third consecutive year. The report focused on EAD’s efforts in achieving its strategic vision to ensure a sustainable future for all by preserving biodiversity, mitigating the effects of climate change, ...

  MANAMA / WAM Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec), has highlighted the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant’s contributions to large-scale decarbonisation with an exciting vision for the continued clean energy transition in the UAE. This came during his talk on the Titans of Nuclear podcast that features interviews with ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport of Abu Dhabi has announced a new digital parking fees payment option through the smartphone app “Darb”. The app allows motorists to use the available balance in their Darb e-wallet to pay parking fees, simplifying procedures and saving time and effort by offering ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Economy (MoE) has received the request to register the Investopia Summit trademark internationally, in line with the country’s accession to the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Registration. Once the procedure is complete, the registration with World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will protect the summit’s trademark in more than 125 countries that are ...