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DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza), has announced that it hosted a webinar to highlight the growth opportunities in the Islamic economy. The webinar took place after the launch of the second edition of the Halal Guidebook entitled ‘Dubai – A Global Gateway for Halal Industry: A Step-by-Step Guide’. The guidebook unveils key trends that will have ...

Sharjah / WAM In implementation of the directives of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Charity International (SCI) launched its Sudan Relief campaign which includes distributing packages of food, tents, and medical aid, to affected families through the Khartoum branch of SCI. The humanitarian campaign entitled “From Sharjah to Sudan” ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business As part of its ongoing digital transformation drive, Abu Dhabi Ports has launched the Smart Container Initiative that will house its digital solutions in a resilient, safe and optimised eco-friendly mobile environment. Powered by clean energy, the solar-panelled steel and aluminium smart container uses environmentally friendly technologies such as in-row cooling, renewable energy and efficient ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) won three awards in the international business awards “The Stevies” in its 17th edition 2020, as it was announced on the award’s official website. High-achieving organisations and executives around the world have been recognised as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners in the 17th Annual International Business Awards. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM A third Emirati aircraft carrying aid from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) arrived in Khartoum to rescue people affected by the floods that hit many Sudanese states, as part of the current Emirati humanitarian aid programme aimed at reducing the effects of the floods. The aircraft carried medicines, medical equipment, food and shelter materials, which will ...

DUBAI / WAM DP World, the leading global provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, and Dubai Customs will be exploring opportunities to develop trade links between Israel and the UAE, following the signing of a series of memorandums of understanding. Group Chairman and CEO of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem signed MoUs with DoverTower, a company owned by Shlomi ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of Federal National Council(FNC) has affirmed that the UAE- Israel Peace Accord is a historic step towards reviving the process of peace in the Middle East, and will guarantee the region’s security and stability. In a statement issued by the Council Ghobash said, “FNC stresses that the accord reflects the never-changing principles of ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) an agency of Dubai Economy, is working closely with investors with the aim of enhancing the absorptive capacity of new quality investments that keep pace with global market trends and support sustainable economic growth in the emirate, said Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI and President of the World Association ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diverse economy, announced the launch of Union71, a new laboratory testing company for healthcare providers in the UAE. The lab company aims to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs on both at national and regional ...

DUBAI / WAM More than 6.7 million laboratory tests were conducted by the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Pathology and Genetics Department in 2019. Out of the 6,696,885 tests conducted last year, 2,666,805 were visa screening tests, 61,736 were pre-marital tests and 9,499 were genetics tests. The remaining tests were of microbiology, haematology and transfusion services, biochemistry, immunology, histology and cytology. ...