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Dubai / WAM Fresh produce grown at the world’s largest vertical farm will be served to millions at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of a collaboration with Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), to provide diverse culinary choices while showcasing the future of sustainable gastronomy. The tie-up will also introduce visitors to the world’s most tantalising up-and-coming cuisines at Expo Culinary Experience restaurants. ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates airline has announced that it will be expanding its services to Jeddah and Medina with an additional 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated between July 27 and August 22 to support the Hajj journey to the Holy City of ...

Dubai / WAM Establishing effective ways to boost the UAE’s level of food security was the objective of two recent visits to Europe by Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security. The twin trips saw the minister travel to Germany and Ireland – countries ranked among the highest in the global food security rankings – to discuss collaboration ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) launched the Sharjah Innovation Economy Report at a special ceremony on Monday. The event, held under the patronage of HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, took place at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. Based on a series of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed a strategic partnership with the International Energy Agency (IEA) in order to promote knowledge exchange and resource development with a focus on training, capacity building and participation in international events and conferences. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the two parties focusses on one of the ...

DUBAI / WAM A high-level joint business and professional mission from China and Hong Kong have congregated in Dubai for a two-day business programme that focused on cooperation and investment opportunities in the UAE. The mission, co-organised by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s ...

DUBAI / WAM Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), expressed his happiness that the “Productivity Engine” was approved by the Dubai Executive Council to be used at the government departments level. The engine, developed in-house by Dubai Customs, uses Artificial Intelligence, AI, to boost productivity, reduce costs ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI), announced that it is increasing the fine concerning drivers that do not give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, police cars and official parade vehicles, as mentioned in Federal Traffic Law, to AED3,000. Offending vehicles can also be seized for 30 days and drivers will be penalised six traffic points, ...

DUBAI / WAM Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), on Monday announced the unveiling of its newest smart solutions for the fast-growing APAC market at CommunicAsia 2019 in Singapore. By combining the power of L-band with the dexterity of GSM and the global reach of Ku-band, Thuraya provides users unrivalled ...

DUBAI / WAM DMCC, the free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, has launched an exclusive offer on company set up for residents in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT, community. From June 2019, JLT residents qualify for a 40 percent reduced rate when registering a new company. “Flexibility is key when starting a business and by launching this exclusive offer, ...