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Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Arancha Gonz ález Laya, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, to discuss ties between the two countries. During a working dinner in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them across various ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates Post issued a set of tips on managing PO Box subscriptions and encourages customers to renew their PO Box before February 28. The one-page guide features top recommendations for customers, whether individual or corporate, to be aware of, covering tips on applying for, renewing, or cancelling a PO Box subscription including directives on usage. The guide ...

Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai will use its cutting-edge projection and display technology to illuminate Al Wasl dome in a rich red hue, to celebrate the UAE’s Hope Probe reaching the Mars orbit on 9th February. As the Emirates’ first mission to Mars enters the Red Planet’s orbit, one of the largest 360-degree projection surfaces in the world will ...

Dubai / WAM Breakbulk Middle East (BBME) will host their Digital Special on Tuesday in the midst of high-level officials and professionals from the breakbulk and project cargo industry. The live-in person event is scheduled to be held on February 1-2, 2022. The event will feature discussions on topics of importance like the significant role of women in the industry ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 148,587 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Monday, 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 ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that its electronic Prestige Cards programme for VIP owners achieved exceptional performance success shortly following the initiative’s launch in December 2020, whereby DLD issued over 32,000 cards from its four categories, comprising 73 platinum cards, 258 diamond cards, 1,950 gold cards, and 28,829 silver cards, while 1,027 crown cards were issued for ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, has partnered with the UAE International Invers Council (UAEIIC) to support Emirati investments abroad and protect UAE export businesses globally. Both ECI and UAEIIC have the mandate to accelerate national economic diversification and sustain the competitiveness of businesses operating in the UAE. The alliance will help ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Denmark to lift the temporary suspension on flights originating from the UAE starting from February 7. The decision by Danish authorities to require travellers from all countries to receive a negative PCR test result 24 hours prior to travel and quarantine for a period ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has registered a new patent for its Hydronet project, adding to its track record of achievements. The Hydronet project uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning to monitor and control the water network in Dubai remotely. The project can be integrated with any SCADA system and provide real-time insights on the ...

SHARJAH / WAM Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC), Sharjah’s largest high-end venue for all types of social and corporate events and catering services, has announced that it is open for business again after weathering the unprecedented challenges presented by 2020, utilising the down-time for maintenance and refurbishment work that has served to enhance its world-class amenities. “JRCC plays ...