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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The world’s maritime sector is standing in solidarity with communities around the world battling the coronavirus pandemic by joining Abu Dhabi Ports’ initiative “Horns of Hope”. In a world-first campaign, all ships in harbours around the world will sound their horns in 15-second bursts each evening in recognition and support of the maritime, healthcare, and ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) released the second issue from a series of reports to tackle the challenges that organisations in Dubai and the world will face once the Covid-19 global outbreak subsides. The series comes during a crucial time, in which public and private sector organisations need to be well-prepared for future opportunities and challenges. Titled ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Guest, a loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has launched a campaign to encourage members to donate their Etihad Guest Miles to support the prevention and response efforts in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak in refugee settings. Launched in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) globally and with Emirates Red Crescent in the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Shams, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants, continues to significantly contribute to the UAE’s clean energy transition, and is helping the country prepare for the next 50 years In the following report, Emirates News Agency (WAM) will present the journey of Shams, which is celebrating its 7th anniversary. Operated by Shams Power Company ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), is positioned to drive value for the UAE and will continue to invest responsibly to deliver on its 2030 smart growth strategy during this complex and challenging period. Following the UAE leadership’s wise guidance, Adnoc will remain focused on its core pillars of efficiency, profitability, performance and people, reinforce ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health Prevention (MoHAP) and the Ministry of Interior (MoI) have announced the continuation of the ‘National Disinfection Programme’, as part of the preventive and precautionary measures taken by the UAE to contain Covid-19. The two ministries said new facilities and establishments would be added to disinfection plan in all emirates of the country. ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business In support of the UAE’s directives to keep members of the community safe at home in the wake of the global coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, and to encourage healthy eating habits in families, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched a free delivery initiative of organic foods to support families in need in Sharjah. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has played a key role in supporting global and regional demining efforts, as well as in reducing the social and economic effects of mines, especially in Yemen, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Kosovo and Kuwait. In observance of the International Mine Awareness Day, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) highlights the country’s tremendous efforts to remove mines in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health Prevention (MoHAP) and the Ministry of Interior (MoI) have announced the continuation of the ‘National Disinfection Programme’, as part of the preventive and precautionary measures taken by the UAE to contain Covid-19. The two ministries said new facilities and establishments would be added to the disinfection plan in all emirates of the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Local markets do not face any shortage of consumer and non-consumer commodities, especially the basic essentials, the Ministry of Economy has affirmed. Control and monitoring of prices of consumer commodities is a priority for its market monitors, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry is coordinating daily with the concerned local departments and bodies as ...