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DUBAI / WAM The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) announced the resumption of prayers in mosques in industrial zones and workers’ cities, starting with the Fajr prayers, but with a limit of 30 percent of capacity. However, Friday’s prayers will remain suspended until further notice, the department added. The decision was made after the implementation of several precautionary ...

Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Education has launched an initiative, entitled, “Welcome My School,” coinciding with the start of the new 2020/2021 academic year. The programme aims to create a positive and interactive educational environment for students, so they can continue their education through the hybrid learning system. The initiative and its related activities will encourage motivation and promote ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) in collaboration with the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, has launched the Women-Specific Legislations Lab that seeks to develop new legislations to support the enhanced socio-economic participation of women in the emirate. The initiative, launched on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, will address various aspects related to women’s development including their active ...

DUBAI / WAM Setting the direction for the government to follow in the coming decades, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai recently declared, “The government’s development and readiness for the future portfolio is one of the key priorities of the UAE for the coming period. Improving government ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Waha Capital, an investment company in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of a new income-focused Islamic fund, adding to its three existing funds within its asset management business. The new fund, to be called “Waha Islamic Income Fund SP”, will invest in Sharia compliant assets across the sukuk and equity markets, and will have a ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) the manager and operator of the region’s first technologically advanced semi-automated terminal at Khalifa Port, has been In-Country Value certified. In-Country Value is defined as the total spend retained in-country that can benefit business development, contribute to human capability development, and stimulate productivity in the UAE economy. Obtaining the certification not only ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced that it has opened Mushrif Park to cyclists every day from 6 am to 9 pm free of charge. The move is part of the Municipality’s plan to provide special lanes in its parks for cycling enthusiasts and in implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ...

Dubai / WAM In presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Peng Xiao, CEO of Group 42, Digital Dewa – the digital arm of Dewa, announced a strategic partnership with Group 42 (G42), an Abu Dhabi based leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing company. The signing ceremony was attended ...

Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Saturday that it conducted 88,803 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. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, said that the celebration of the Emirati Women’s Day this year comes under the slogan “Planning for the Emirates 50th Year: Women Supporting the Nation” because of their significant and invaluable role in the ...