Dubai / WAM The annual Ramadan Pioneer Series hosted by the Dubai Future Academy (DFAc) an initiative by Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) gathered chairmen of Dubai Future Councils (DFC) to discuss the requirements for vital sectors amid the global crisis. The session highlighted the role of the councils in creating a roadmap for the upcoming period under the directives of His ...
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Dubai Customs adopts plan to curb Covid-19
DUBAI / WAM Inspired by and following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Customs Inspection Division at Dubai Customs is following a strategic plan to handle the Covid-19 crisis, by working in tandem with other government departments, and sharing and viewing the latest ...
Read More »Khalifa University unveils 14 projects to help tackle Covid-19
ABU DHABI / WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology has established a Covid-19 Research and Development (R&D) Task Force as part of its strategic approach to help tackle Covid-19 pandemic. Under the Covid-19 R&D programme, Khalifa University has launched a total of 14 research projects; five projects focused on epidemiology, six projects focused on diagnostics and medical devices, and ...
Read More »Dubai Economy sees 34% drop in IP complaints in Q1
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Economy’s Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) division announced a decrease in the number of infringement complaints on rights to intellectual property (IP) it has received in the first quarter of this year, compared with last year. In a statement, Dubai Economy said only 95 IP rights complaints were registered in that period, a 34% decrease ...
Read More »DIB donates AED16m to Zakat Fund
ABU DHABI / WAM The Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) donated AED16 million to Zakat Fund, whose projects this year are being carried out under the slogan, “Your Zakat Means Safety and Security.” Abdullah Aqeeda Al Muhairi, Secretary-General of the Zakat Fund, praised the bank for its donation, as well as for its positive humanitarian and charitable role in improving standards ...
Read More »Louvre Abu Dhabi, anghami release curated playlists
ABU DHABI / WAM Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of an offering that will see the museum’s collections interpreted through the art of music. The partnership with anghami, the Mena region’s largest music streaming app, will see the curation of audio playlists with a bespoke selection of soundtracks that respond to different themes, moods and inspirations found in ...
Read More »Covid-19: Abu Dhabi University creates face shield prototype
ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi University (ADU) College of Engineering (COE) has rallied its engineering labs to join the fight against Covid-19, and by working closely with hospitals in Abu Dhabi produced over 1,000 clips required for face masks within just two days. Additionally, ADU has successfully developed its first prototype of a face shield to be provided ...
Read More »Etihad Rail’s second phase contracts valued at AED18b
ABU DHABI / WAM Mohammed Rashid Al Marzouqi, Executive Director of Relations at Etihad Rail, stated that the total value of contracts for the second phase of its national railway network project amounted to AED18 billion. In his exclusive statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) Al Marzouqi said the project is progressing well, and Etihad Rail has begun construction ...
Read More »Dubai renews 33,874 licences through auto renewal service
Dubai / WAM The Auto Renewal service of Dubai Economy accounted for 68 percent of the trade licences renewed (49,997) during the first four months of this year. Among them 73 percent were commercial, and 24 percent were professional. The Business Registration & Licencing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy also witnessed a 62 percent increase in auto renewal transactions during ...
Read More »Covid-19: Staycations, domestic travel key to GCC tourism recovery
DUBAI / WAM Local tourism and domestic travel are expected to lead the UAE and wider GCC’s recovery from Covid-19 as we begin to see the easing of lockdown restrictions, according to the latest research released ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Virtual, a newly-launched three-day event that will take place from June 1-3. The research from Colliers International, in ...
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