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Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, together with Adnoc Distribution, have expanded their partnership to bring greater reward benefits to members through a reciprocal agreement. “This partnership is an extension of the decades-long relationship between Etihad Airways and Adnoc Distribution, and the first partnership allowing members of both loyalty programmes to convert reward ...

New York / WAM The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its support for the people of Lebanon during a virtual briefing on the humanitarian situation in the country in the wake of the tragic Beirut explosion on August 4. “Our hearts go out to the people of Lebanon,” said Amiera Alhefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative and Charge d’Affaires of the UAE ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Seven new drive-through coronavirus screening centres have opened across the country. Seha’s Ambulatory Healthcare Services announced on Tuesday the launch of laser-based DPI testing (blood test) for people wanting to enter or renter Abu Dhabi at selected drive-through screening centres. “During the first phase, the service will be provided at screening centres in Zayed Sports City ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has directed the ERC to support orphans who have lost their families in the explosion in Beirut, as well as the families of other victims. HH Sheikh Hamdan also instructed the ERC to provide ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) issued a decision to extend the deadline for holders of expired entry permits and visas from August 11 for one month, to enable them to leave the country and exempt them from all resulting fines. The authority’s decision is part of the national initiatives launched by UAE and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sectors are benefitting from a rapid rebound driven by a multi-phase roadmap being executed by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism. “Dubai continues to take effective steps under the guidance of the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the ...

Ajman / WAM Ajman’s Department of Economic Development (DED) received on Monday four new ISO certificates, namely ISO 22301 for Business Continuity, ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety, ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System and PAS 99 Integrated Management Systems. On this occasion, Ali Eissa Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ajman’s Department of Economic Development, said in a statement that ...

MADINAH / WAM Bee’ah, the Middle East’s award-winning sustainability pioneer, is expanding into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of Saudi Vision 2030, after being awarded three contracts for waste management services in Madinah, covering the North, West and East regions. Bee’ah services will be conducted for 70 percent of the city, serving a population of 1.2 million people, ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Age Friendly city programme is 86 percent completed, since work began in 2017. Aisha Hashem, the supervisor of the Sharjah Age Friendly programme, explained that there are 189 standards to measure the extent of adherence to the concept of the Age Friendly programme, and 24 government agencies in the emirate have participated in the application ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry for Cultural and Youth announced the agenda of the fourth week of its summer camp, with a discussion session chaired by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, entitled, “Content Creation: The Message and Influence.” The session was held with the participation of Sheikh Dr Majid Al Qasimi, Co-Founder and Director ...