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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) on Sunday signed two framework agreements with Mubadala Investment Company and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) to partner on Adnoc’s In-Country Value (ICV) programme following the success of the programme which has driven more than AED44 billion ($12 billion) back into the UAE’s economy and created over 1,500 private-sector ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Development Bank’s (EDB) newly appointed Board of Directors, held its first meeting on Sunday led by its Chairman, Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. During the meeting, Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, was selected as Deputy Chairman of the bank. The ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) is encouraging the community to embrace a healthy lifestyle amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic by following a balanced diet, drinking sufficient water, exercising, and sleeping adequately to maintain overall health, including mental wellbeing. Dr Anne Elzein Omara, Consultant Psychiatrist, Al Ain Hospital, said, “It is imperative that we understand ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Future Foundation(DFF) announced its hosting of Founder Institute global startup accelerator programme for the first time at the regional level in AREA 2071, the innovation ecosystem in Dubai. The initiative, within DFF’s framework for strengthening global partnerships, is aimed at providing opportunities for startups specialised in various technology sectors to develop their innovative projects and ideas ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai-based airline, flydubai announced on Sunday the resumption of flights to Malé, the capital of the island nation, the Maldives. The service, which the carrier initially operated between 2013 and 2018, will be reinstated from October 27 due to popular demand as the Indian Ocean destination welcomed back tourists of all nationalities earlier this summer. flydubai flights ...

HADRAMAUT / WAM The UAE continues to provide free medical services to residents in the Hadramaut Governorate, via mobile clinics operated by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) throughout the year. An Emirati medical team have been performing medical check-ups on patients in rural and remote areas that lack health facilities, providing treatment to locals suffering from various ailments. The team ...

Dubai / WAM In light of World Alzheimer’s day, the Director of Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Seniors’ Happiness Centre stressed the importance of setting a daily routine for all elders, especially those with Alzheimer’s, during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to prevent depression amongst them. Dr Salwa Al Suwaidi, the Director of Seniors’ Happiness Centre said that among the challenges she ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) announced that it has so far completed 50 percent of the construction works of an important infrastructure project in Al Ain. Located in Ghanima, east of Al Ain city, the AED97.5 million project is being delivered through a collaboration with Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA). The project is planned for ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) announced on Sunday that it conducted 97,251 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. MoHaP also noted an additional 761 individuals had fully recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 74,273. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHaP announced ...

Al Ain / WAM In line with its ongoing commitment to contribute to global wildlife conservation efforts, Al Ain Zoo has announced that it exchanged knowledge and expertise with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, located in the Republic of Kenya. The visit came as part of Al Ain Zoo’s efforts to conserve number of endangered species and to become part of international ...