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Abu Dhabi / WAM Research conducted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, at the Hili 2 archaeological site, part of the Unesco World Heritage Site of Al Ain, has revealed stunning new evidence on social life in the region 3,000 years ago. The results of the work have provided important insights into the daily lives of ...

GENEVA / WAM The World Trade Organisation (WTO), on Wednesday agreed to look into the complaint filed by the United Arab Emirates against the ban imposed by Qatar on Emirati products. The WTO has decided to constitute an arbitration committee to investigate the UAE’s complaint. The UAE has stressed that the Qatari ban on Emirati products is a flagrant violation ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Cabinet adopted a decision to amend and waive fees for a number of federal services within the framework of government’s effort to enhance the national economy, reduce costs to business owners and increase the competitiveness of the UAE. The decision promotes economic growth in the UAE and it includes the amendment or cancellation of fees ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Careem has entered the micro-mobility space with the acquisition of UAE-based bikeshare service company Cyacle. Cyacle stations run 24-hours a day via an app, a touch screen kiosk and docking system that releases bikes using a ride code or a member key. Careem’s CXO and co-founder Magnus Olsson said, “This deal means Careem will be able ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) signed an agreement with Novartis Middle East on the provision and recycling of the strategic drug stockpile in severe and emergency situations. The agreement includes 31 life-saving and emergency dr-ugs. The one-year-agreement aims at strengthening pharmaceutical security and appropriate response to emer- gency cases, with formation of a joint committee ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a license agreement with Mashreq Bank, one of the first banks operating in the UAE, for the use of the e-mortgage system. The agreement was signed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and Arshad Khan, representing Mashreq Bank. Bin Mejren said: “The development and launch of the ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Holidays is giving travellers the chance to create unforgettable memories this Eid with a selection of holiday packages starting from AED 1,519 per person. Take advantage of Etihad Holidays’ Eid travel sale and choose from relaxing staycations or quick getaways across Asia, Europe and the US. Etihad Holidays’ has re-launched its booking system, allowing ...

GENEVA / WAM The UAE was selected as the 2020 Chair of the Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD), at a meeting held at the United Nations in Geneva. The UAE will be the first Gulf country to chair the prestigious global summit. The role will add to the significant international focus on the UAE throughout the course of ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Al Masaood Automobiles, authorised distributor of Renault in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and a leading player in Abu Dhabi’s automotive sector, has opened the latest Renault concept store (R-store) and service centre. Located at the embassies area off the Airport Road, the R-store is the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi and will ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is establishing a sustainable farming sector, where modern technologies are key to its plans to achieve food security for the entire population. The Smart Home Farming Exhibition, Bustani, which was held this year in the Sustainable Villa in Masdar City, is one of the country’s initiatives that aim to transform the standard consumer into ...