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Emirati economic incentives are flexible, comprehensive: Media

ABU DHABI / WAM The new support initiatives launched by the Ministry of Economy, organised by a committee chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, with the participation of relevant authorities, are key additions to the series of incentives adopted by the UAE to support its economic sectors, and were recently described by the foreign media as ...

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Dubai launches unified food import platform

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Trade DP World, UAE region’s single window platform for cross-border trade has announced the launch of Zadi, a unified food import platform aimed at facilitating the import and re-export of food shipments throughout Dubai ports. The first-of-its-kind platform in the Middle East is part of Dubai Trade’s plan to be the leading integrated platform in all ...

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UAE to launch navigation satellite next year

AL AIN / WAM The United Arab Emirates will launch a navigation satellite next year aimed at demonstrating the country’s technological capabilities, a top official told Emirates News Agency (WAM). “The first satellite will be launched in 2021 and the second — a technologically enhanced one — the following year,” said Dr Khaled Al Hashmi, Director of the National Space ...

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Ajman DED opens economic activities for Riyada staff

Ajman / WAM Ajman’s Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the opening of all economic activities for those wishing to register for the Reyada Programme for working from home. The Reyada Programme is the first of its kind in Ajman, targeting Emiratis residing in the emirate and enables them to work from home, noting that the number of members registered ...

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Emirates ramps up services to Pakistan

Dubai / WAM Emirates has announced it will increase its passenger services to/from Pakistan starting August 10, offering customers enhanced connectivity to over 70 destinations within its current network, via Dubai. The Dubai-based airline is set to ramp up its flight frequency to/from Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot; and resume passenger services to Peshawar — providing customers worldwide with greater ...

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UAE aid plane carrying 40 tonnes of relief material arrives in Beirut

Abu Dhabi / WAM A UAE plane carrying 40 metric tonnes of critical medical and food supplies as well as nutritional supplements for kids has arrived in Beirut in support of the victims of the massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital on Tuesday. The urgent humanitarian aid comes in implementation of the directives of the His Highness Sheikh Mohamed ...

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DLD launches project to empower realty sector

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Land Department (DLD) through the Real Estate Licensing Department of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) announced the launch of its “Green List” project, which seeks to provide additional services to the real estate professionals and empower the sector. The project is a new addition to a range of comprehensive services provided by “Dubai REST”, ...

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Abu Dhabi launches mobile clinics to cater to elderly

Abu Dhabi / WAM As part of the healthcare programme for senior citizens and individuals with chronic diseases, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre under the guidance of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), has launched mobile clinics which will be operating in coordination with several public and private healthcare facilities in the emirate. The clinics will facilitate access ...

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Multi-functional offshore and repair facility opens in Hamriyah

Sharjah / WAM Orient Source Hong Kong Group of Companies (OSHK) the International Commodity Trader and Project Investor, made its foray into UAE by launching its state-of-art 247,570 ft2 Multi-Functional Offshore & Repair Facility at the Port of Hamriyah in Sharjah along with a Trading Platform with Hamriyah Free Zone. The inauguration of the new facility was announced during a ...

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Abu Dhabi unveils new customer relationship management platform

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Government Support, which is represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) announced the launch of the new Customer Relationship Management platform for the Abu Dhabi Government. The platform aims to improve customer experience as new services and solutions will now be provided to end users, enabling them to complete their transactions with ...

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