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Abu Dhabi Airport celebrates 40 years of its development

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports on Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), celebrating its contributions to the remarkable ascension of Abu Dhabi as a centre for aviation, trade and tourism. “Abu Dhabi International Airport has connected the world to Abu Dhabi for 40 years and fuelled the emirate’s ...

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Preparations in full swing to launch SteelFab 2022

SHARJAH / WAM The Expo Centre Sharjah is gearing up to launch the 17th of SteelFab 2022, Mena’s premier trade show for the metalworking, metal manufacturing, and steel fabrication Industry, from January 10-13, with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Over 150 local and international exhibitors from 20 countries and 400 brands of the world’s ...

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Sharjah’s new beach to feature pro skatepark

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announces the development of Sharjah’s newest pro skatepark attraction which will be part of its much anticipated and upcoming beach destination, Al Hira Beach. Scheduled for completion in Q1 of 2022, along with opening of Al Hira Beach, the new attraction comes as part of a partnership between Shurooq ...

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Abu Dhabi International Airport marks 40 years of development

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports on Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), celebrating its contributions to the remarkable ascension of Abu Dhabi as a centre for aviation, trade and tourism. “Abu Dhabi International Airport has connected the world to Abu Dhabi for 40 years and fuelled the emirate’s ...

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UAE reports 890 new recoveries from Covid-19

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 429,564 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. As ...

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Weather fluctuations to last until Thursday, says NCM

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said the UAE is affected by a state of atmospheric instability as the upper low pressure extending from the west over the country deepens, coinciding with the extension of a surface low pressure from the south, and the continued flow of clouds from the Red Sea towards the ...

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Sheikh Mohammed approves AED181bn budget for Dubai

    Dubai / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, approved the Government of Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal cycle of 2022-2024, with a total expenditure of AED181 billion. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed has also approved Law No. (28) for the ...

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Up to AED200,000 fine for spreading rumours

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The Public Prosecution on Sunday published a video on its social media accounts highlighting the potential penalties for spreading rumours and false news, in accordance with Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 aimed at combatting the spread of rumours and fake news. The Public Prosecution pointed out that according to Article 52 of ...

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