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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) launched a package of developed digital services that are available through its website and smart application around the clock to facilitate customers and support businesses in light of the exceptional circumstances in the country and the world. The department launched 20 digital services developed without ID (without the need for a ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The cabinet has passed a resolution on the publishing and sharing of health information related to communicable diseases. The resolution aims to ensure community health, safety and wellbeing while countering any form of misinformation that could lead to a negative impact and mislead public opinion. The resolution is part of the government’s efforts to enhance health ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) has passed the audit process for renewing three International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) Certificates for Integrated Management Systems this week. The audit was conducted remotely using videoconferencing techniques and remote auditing, in line with the precautionary measures enacted in the UAE to ensure public health. The ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The net value of share investments by UAE citizens jumped to around AED2.4 billion at the end of the first half of April 2020, indicating the continuous flow of liquidity in the financial markets by this segment of investors. Studies on the behaviour of Emirati investors showed an increase in their net investments by 45.4 percent ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced that 1,091,580 transactions were completed during the first quarter of 2020, including different services offered to individuals and public transport users to enhance the safety and security of the transport network in Abu Dhabi. During the first quarter, the public ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Humanitarian City (IHC) has facilitated the distribution of over 85 percent of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) ‘Global Medical Response in the Fight Against Covid-19’. In an interview with Euronews, Robert Blanchard, WHO Representative and Team Leader for Emergency Operations, spoke about the importance of the Dubai operations and the global distribution of supplies this ...

DUBAI / WAM Careem on Thursday announced the extension of its on-demand delivery service, ‘Careem Box’, to include the Abu Dhabi and Sharjah emirates. The service offers an option to request Careem to ‘pick and drop’ items or ‘shop and drop’, where drivers shop on behalf of the customer, for up to AED350. In a statement, Careem said, “The service ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced that truck movement is permitted on the emirate’s roads network during the day, except for roads that are permanently set as truck restricted. However, the Authority added that truck movement will halt from 20:00 until 06:00, as part of the National Disinfection Programme. SRTA began implementing the decision since ...

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 ...