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Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports, part of ADQ – one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, on Sunday announced another step in its drive to enhance the emirate’s rank as an international hub for trade and logistics with the acquisition of Micco Logistics. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) announced the creation of its WhatsApp Business application as part of its continuous journey towards a diversified portfolio of communication channels to best serve people of determination and their families. The new service is the latest measure to be implemented as part of the continuous development plans ...

Dubai / WAM Exports of Dubai Chamber members exceeded a combined value of AED45 billion between June and August this year, marking a 7.4 percent increase compared to the March-May period. Over 151,000 Certificates of Origin were issued by Dubai Chamber from June-August, an 11.7% increase from the 135,00 certificates issued during the March-May period. The average number of exporters ...

DUBAI / WAM Teams from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy fined six sports establishments over the weekend for their failure to adhere to Covid-19 precautionary measures and safety guidelines. The establishments were fined for their failure to maintain the mandatory safe distance at the premises as well as non-compliance with the face mask rule. Ten other establishments escaped with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has invested in state-of-the-art technologies and established an advanced digital infrastructure to provide its customers with a range of electronic and smart services, including official document attestation. The ministry said customers can apply for attestations via the ministry’s website www.mofaic.gov.ae or the UAEMOFAIC smartphone application. “All service ...

Dubai / WAM More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers’ collective generosity from all corners of the globe into essential humanitarian cargo to support recovery efforts on the ground and help those affected rebuild their lives. Contributions are continuing to pour in from Emirates ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said it carried out over 72,388 additional Covid-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods. The ministry said in a statement that the intense testing drive uncovered 851 new cases of various nationalities, who are all in a stable condition and receiving ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has affirmed that enhancing competitiveness ranking in all sectors plays a key role in the development strategies adopted by the country to further advance government performance and enhance the quality of life for citizens and residents. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has said that the UAE is meeting its humanitarian commitments, in line with the approach established by the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He also noted that this approach is one of the cornerstones of the country’s foreign policy. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, met with Jeppe Kofod, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and reviewed with him the prospects of further consolidating relations between the two friendly countries across various fields. They also discussed cooperation between the UAE and the Kingdom of Denmark, as well as current regional ...