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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (Added) has identified 23 industrial areas for investment mainly in the pharmaceutical and medical industries aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in Abu Dhabi’s health sector. Among these investment areas, 14 belong to new industries in the market while the other nine are already existing ones. The identification of investment areas ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi University (ADU) launched a new initiative, in collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) Lulu Group International and PepsiCo, to provide relief for Sudanese families impacted by recent heavy floods. The initiative, titled “For Sudan”, aims to collect both monetary and in-kind donations which will be sent to affected Sudanese families. “For Sudan” will be ...

Sharjah / WAM The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has approved a host of precautionary measures ahead of the resumption of activities at the iconic Expo Centre Sharjah. The landmark venue, which is a popular destination for high-profile government events, commercial exhibitions, business events and conferences in the country will reopen with all the necessary precautionary measures ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on Monday 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 679 new cases from various nationalities, who are all in stable condition and ...

Dubai / WAM DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has completed a real estate transaction comprised of a single plot of land sale with a self-storage facility on it to Musharaka REIT Fund, Musharaka Capital as fund Manager for Musharaka REIT is the representative of the Fund, for ...

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 ...