ABU DHABI / WAM The gross domestic product (GDP) of Abu Dhabi at current prices (nominal GDP) grew 4.6 percent to around AED620 billion, during the first nine months of 2019 from around AED592.9 billion in the comparable period of 2018. The growth was led by the momentum recorded across all economic platforms during the reference period, according to combined ...
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DUBAI / WAM The National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing (NPHW) launched a national campaign for mental support for all UAE residents to help them overcome the psychological impact resulting from the spread of Covid-19. More than 50 experts in the fields of psychology, mental and social support, and life skills are participating in the initiative. The National Campaign for ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (Adnic) contributed AED3 million to Ma’an Abu Dhabi towards the ‘Together We Are Good’ programme to support the UAE community in addressing the impact of Covid-19. Adnic commends the UAE authorities for taking fast and decisive action to fight against the spread of Covid-19 and extends its gratitude to the brave ...
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Abu Dhabi / emirates business India’s leading manufacturer of plastic packaging materials, Shrinath Flexipack Pvt Ltd, has finalised an agreement to build its first factory in the Middle East at Kizad. The investment of AED 55 million ($15 million) will allow the Hyderabad plastics player to set up on a greenfield site within Kizad’s Polymers Park. The new facility will ...
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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) has announced that it carried out a total of 12,583 online transactions in 2019, and the number of visitors to the authority’s website reached 104,120, demonstrating a complete digital transformation for its service. ADHA said that it received the 12,583 requests through its online digital platforms, including 2,929 requests ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi (DMT) has announced the launching of a bus-on-demand service named “Abu Dhabi Healthcare Link”. The move is in appreciation of the great effort from healthcare providers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to control the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. This ...
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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, launched a dedicated essentials shelf containing all home necessities and supplies in one place. Customers will now be able to shop for day-to-day essentials and food supplies such as milk, rice, sugar, salt and flour for discounted, competitive pricing at select Adnoc Oasis convenience stores. “We ...
Read More »Dubai / WAM The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) announced that all free zones in emirate have put in place remote working for 95 percent of their staffs, in line with directives of the federal and local authorities in a bid to maintain business continuity, while also ensuring the safety and security of employees. Aligned with the best international practices ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) announced the launch of eight new e-services, aimed at delivering greater efficiency and time savings for students, parents and teachers. The e-services, which include transcript, report card and certificate attestations, and appointment letter generation for educators, are available via the Adek website and on TAMM – the ...
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DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced its public bus services will be free of charge for individuals permitted to leave their homes during the extended disinfection period. Dubai Taxi vehicles and franchised taxis will in addition offer a 50 percent discount on normal fares. The decision follows an announcement made by Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis ...
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