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Dubai / WAM Dubai Municipality has begun building 50 playgrounds and squares for children in residential areas throughout the city. The project, carried out under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, is a result of his keenness to provide residents with healthy lifestyles, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), announced the resumption of flights to Pakistan and allowed airlines registered in the UAE to resume flights to Quetta International Airport and Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. The move, GCAA said, follows the positive developments in Pakistan.

Dubai / Emirates Business The 27th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), came to an end, with many exhibitors reporting strong sales – including debut deals for the world’s first “flying” yacht, born and developed right here in the UAE. ENATA’s Foiler – which mimics the sensation of flying through its unique design – was one of the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, was named “Best Islamic Bank in the Middle East” and “Best Islamic Bank in the UAE” at the EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2019. The recognition highlights ADIB’s record of delivering innovative Sharia’a compliant products to its customers, while consistently providing high-quality personalised services, both ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, emphasised the importance of the logistics sector as a key driver of economic diversification as highlighted by the 50-Year Charter which outlines the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of ...

Ajman / Emirates Business Ajman Free Zone launched a new and innovative mobile app to make business management easier and faster, at an event attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Free Zone. The newly-launched app will reduce the time and effort it takes for business owners to obtain a new licence or to renew a ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced ridership of public transit means in Dubai, comprising Metro, Tram, Buses and marine transit modes as well as e-hail vehicles, smart rental cars and taxis (Dubai Taxi and franchise companies), have combined lifted about 589 million riders in 2018. The figure reflects a notable increase from 2017, which amounted to ...

Dubai / WAM The Environmental Compliance Department at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), carried out a surprise inspection at the Waterfront Market in Dubai. Inspectors seized 1,730 kilograms of fish, issued violation tickets to shop owners, fishermen and fish transporters who contravened the nation’s fisheries regulations, and donated the haul to charities to benefit families in need. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed GoAir’s launch of four new flights between Kannur International Airport, and Abu Dhabi International Airport, connecting the two cities with flights operating every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. GoAir’s inaugural flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi was received on Saturday, as the Indian subcontinent remains one of the most popular destinations for ...

DUBAI / WAM The number of operating businesses in Hatta reached 791, a 22% growth from 2009 to 2018, according to a report from the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector at the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai. The licenses issued according to the activities were: commercial (533), professional (244), industry (11) and tourism (3). The report covers the ...