ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Thursday that it conducted over 37,000 additional Covid-19 tests using state-of-the-art medical testing methods. In a statement, the ministry affirmed its aim to expand the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified ...
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Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is working closely with hospitality partners and Government Authorities to safely welcome guests back to the emirate as restrictions are gradually eased, and hotel pools and beaches become accessible to visitors. To ensure the wellbeing and safety of visitors and employees, the authority is in ongoing dialogue ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the organisation of a series of virtual conversations hosted and chaired by Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak. Starting from May 18, the Cultur-All conversations will feature distinguished participants from the region and around the world tackling important and relevant cultural topics. The sessions ...
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HADRAMAUT / WAM The UAE, through its humanitarian arm, the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) is continuing its Ramadan Mir campaign in Yemen, upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Under this framework, the ERC distributed 1,000 food parcels weighing 42.8 tonnes ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The value of Abu Dhabi’s foreign trade in pharmaceutical and pharmacist products during the first quarter of this year was AED799,708,774, distributed to imports at the value of AED589,064,123, exports at AED85,604,268, and re-exports at the value of AED125,040,383. In a statement by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday, the total weight of Abu Dhabi’s ...
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that the UAE, under the support of the country’s wise leadership, is a role model for global giving in times of adversity. In a statement marking the Zayed International Humanitarian Day, observed on Ramadan 19th of every year, Sheikh Abdullah ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s banking system strengthened its support for the agricultural sector in the first quarter of 2020, by providing financing valued at more than AED500 million to agricultural projects from January to March this year. This support is in line with the country’s efforts to achieve its food security strategy, which is a top priority of ...
Read More »Emirates Business Agthia group, one of the region’s leading food and beverages companies, announced their partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) with the aim to provide the delivery of staple food items to community members amidst the health situation. This Agthia ‘Wholehearted Giving’ CSR initiative is part of the group’s continued efforts to contribute to society and is being ...
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FUJAIRAH / WAM Oil product stockpiles at the Middle East’s key oil hub of Fujairah rose 6.4 percent in the week, climbing to a record high for a second consecutive week as light, middle and heavy distillates all saw builds. Total product stocks were 27.859 million barrels, up from the previous high of 26.192 million barrels a week earlier, according ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM Thursday will witness a global united effort where individuals from all walks of life and belief systems will come together in reflection and prayer. The Higher Committee for Human Fraternity (HCHF) initiated the ‘Prayer for Humanity’ call, inviting religious leaders and faithful around the world to a day of fasting, prayers and supplications for “the good ...
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