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DUBAI / Emirates Business To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila next week, on April 20, 22 and 24. Flights can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. This follows the successful operation of two flights to Manila this week which have already brought many Filipino ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has announced it has started working to provide a new food support scheme in Abu Dhabi for people whose income has been affected by the current health and economic situation. Individuals, couples or families most affected and those who meet the conditions can apply for support if their income ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE evacuated 11 foreign nationals from the Yemeni island of Socotra. The individuals, who were stranded in Socotra after visiting the island for tourism, came from countries including the US, UK, France, Germany, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. “As part of our commitment to cooperating with countries working to combat the Covid-19 outbreak, the ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways has provided an update on its current and planned operations as COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place around the world. Subject to UAE government imposed travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, Etihad plans to operate a reduced network of scheduled passenger services from May 1 to June 30, with the aim of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) more than one million people, including members of vulnerable families and workers, will benefit from the ERC’s Ramadan programmes this year, such as foodstuff (Ramadan Ration), Zakat al-Fitr and Eid ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Thursday announced a new support package for its business partners based at DIFC-owned assets giving them a three-month rent-free period on their base rent, providing businesses with added flexibility and financial relief. From April to June, retailers of all types based in Gate Avenue, Gate Village and Gate District will not ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Image Nation Abu Dhabi launched an inspirational video created to pay tribute to the UAE’s leadership, dedicated workers and everyday heroes for their contributions to the community. The short film titled, ‘Tribute to Everyday Heroes’, celebrates the resilience and unity that the nation is demonstrating through these challenging times, from heroic front-line workers providing healthcare and ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) announced the launch of virtual tours and online exhibits of some of its contemporary and modern art masterpieces housed at Sharjah Art Museum. The move, which is part of the authority’s concerted efforts, is to ensure the authority continues to engage with the community during this difficult time. Starting Thursday, people can immerse ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Department of Economic Development has said that foodstuff trade in the emirate continues to run smoothly and as planned as a result of measures taken by the department to support the food security agenda in the UAE. In a statement, the department, also known as Dubai Customs, noted that external trade in foodstuff for the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The value of non-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports increased by 0.5 percent from AED 19.2 billion in the year to date in January 2019 to AED 19.3 billion in the same period of 2020, according to figures released by Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre (SCAD) on Wednesday. Imports increased by 5.8 percent from AED ...