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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,295 new recoveries

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 143,991 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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10th SIBF ‘publishers conference’ opens today

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah will be the cynosure of all eyes in the global publishing industry on Sunday as the 10th Publishers Conference is inaugurated at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The three-day event organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) opens ahead of the official opening of the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, on November 4. More than 317 ...

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France attack: UAE strongly condemns terrorist act

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the French city of Nice, which claimed the lives of a number of people, and wounded others. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation emphasised that the UAE expressed its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent ...

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Sustainability is key to UAE’s future readiness: VP

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the UAE is committed to implementing innovative projects that optimise use of resources and solve critical challenges as part of the country’s strategy to ensure environmental sustainability. A key element in the UAE’s development model, environmental sustainability ...

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Hamdan inspects progress of Shindagha Bridge project

Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that Dubai implements projects as part of an ambitious development strategy that places the interests of citizens and the comfort and happiness of residents and visitors at the top of its priorities. This is evident in the ...

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Japan imported over 20 mmb of crude from UAE in September

Tokyo / WAM Japan imported from the United Arab Emirates 20.173 million barrels of crude oil in September, data released by the Agency of Energy and Natural Resource in Tokyo, showed. This accounts for 31.4% of Japan’s total crude imports, the agency that belongs to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, said. Saudi Arabia provided 25.721 million barrels, or ...

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Etihad Airways marks 15 years of flights to Belgium

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE celebrated the 15th anniversary of its first service between Abu Dhabi and Brussels. Since launching the flights on October 31, 2005, Etihad has carried almost 2 million passengers between the two capitals, building on strong demand for point-to-point business and leisure travel between Abu Dhabi and Brussels. The ...

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Dubai Customs receives ‘best PMO in the world 2020’ award

Dubai / WAM Dubai Customs has been named the “Best PMO in the World 2020” at the PMO Global Awards organised by the PMO Global Alliance, the leading global community of project management professionals. Dubai Customs outclassed government departments and private companies worldwide to win the prestigious global honour. With 125 projects worth AED350 million implemented between 2007 and 2019, ...

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Abu Dhabi pearl trade jumps to AED8.8 billion in 5 months

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi’s trade in pearls, precious stones and metals has witnessed significant activity in the first five months of this year, rising to AED8.8 billion, a 25.7 percent increase compared to AED7 billion in the same period of 2019, according to the Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre. This significant jump reinforces the position of the emirate and ...

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Abu Dhabi’s new FDI licence gives 100% ownership to investors

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) announced the implementation of the Foreign Direct Investment Law within the emirate of Abu Dhabi by issuing the “Foreign Direct Investment License” which will enable investors to hold 100 per cent ownership of their businesses in Abu Dhabi. The license covers 122 different economic activities related to the ...

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