Ajman / WAM As part of the government’s continuous efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development has launched a drive to disinfect petrol stations located on the highways of the Emirate of Ajman. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, on Wednesday was briefed via video-call on the ...
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ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a new campaign titled “Our Commitment – Our Nation’s Power†to highlight the critical role the energy sector plays in supporting communities and in the continuity of key sectors and maintaining social and economic stability in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The campaign underlines the importance ...
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DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates plans to operate passenger services to Frankfurt (April 25, 27 and 29), Jakarta (April 26), Johannesburg (April 25), Lagos (April 26), London Heathrow (April 23, 24, 26, 28 and 30), Madrid (April 29), Manila (April 24, 28 and 30), and Tunis (April 30). These services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home. Those ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention has conducted over 29,000 additional Covid-19 tests among citizens and residents, resulting in the detection of 518 new cases among various nationalities. The total number of cases in the UAE has now reached 8,756. The ministry also announced the full recovery of 91 patients after receiving the necessary medical care. ...
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ABU DHABI / WAM As part of its preparations for the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has been carrying out intensive inspection campaigns targeting food facilities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. During the Holy Month, the ADAFSA will concentrate on inspecting food warehouses, distribution centres and retail stores, to ensure their ...
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation launched a project to provide 4.5 million Iftar meals during the Holy Month of Ramadan to workers in industrial areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. An official source from the foundation stated that this initiative is in line with the Ramadan Mir (ration) initiative that has ...
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Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) announced that it has implemented a set of measures at UAE ports to facilitate and expedite the entry and testing of inbound food consignments. The move aims to ensure continued food supply in the run-up to the Holy Month of Ramadan. These measures include the deployment of higher numbers ...
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Abu Dhabi / WAM Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, chaired 111th meeting of the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, which took place virtually to discuss recommendations and findings from the 57th meeting of the GCC Under-Secretaries of Ministries of Finance Committee, and ways to take the necessary steps. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary ...
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DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has invited applications from local and international companies to apply to join its 2020 Summer Cohort. Successful cohort applicants will be invited to apply to enter the DFSA’s version of the regulatory sandbox, known as the Innovation Testing Licence (ITL). A statement issued by the authority noted that the DFSA “welcomes ...
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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) is keen to deliver emergency social assistance to the homes of low-income families to provide adequate support for their basic needs. The social assistance for the emergency cases is to provide important life necessities, food, and other emergency assistance as a gift card “Al-Bashama” issued by the Sharjah Cooperative Society and ...
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