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NEW YORK / WAM The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York delivered an urgent message to the President of Security Council (UNSC) Karen Pierce and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In his message, the Permeant Representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN Abdullah bin Yahya Al-Mouallimi ...

LONDON / WAM The UAE Ministry of Economy (MOE) announced the launch of the second edition of ‘Doing Business in the UAE’ guide. The guide was launched in London with the support of the Ministry of Economy and in partnership with the Institute of Export and International Trade. It covers basic information about the country and how individuals can start ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The AED 50 billion economic stimulus package approved by HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, to accelerate economic growth over the next three years for Abu Dhabi, was cited by the ‘Middle East — Entrepreneur’, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri concluded her trip to Singapore that included government visits to explore prospects of cooperation between the two countries in terms of food security, as well as ways to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, international best practices and governance, in the lead-up to the launch of the UAE National Strategy for Future ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates will, on Sunday, observe “International Youth Day”, highlighting the great importance attached to the welfare and progress of the youth. The UAE Government seeks to empower the young generation and prepare them to contribute to the welfare of the Emirati community by instilling in them leadership qualities and by engaging them in ...

HAVANA / WAM Badr Abdullah Al Matroushi, UAE Ambassador to Cuba and Non-Resident Ambassador to Jamaica and Haiti, presented invitations to their respective minsters to take part in the first UAE-Caribbean Forum, due to be held on November 24-26 in Dubai. Al Matroushi, who is also the Representative of the UAE to the Caribbean Islands Nations, emphasised the strong bonds ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Police has announced that as of October 1, new regulations for registering classic vehicles will be implemented after the technical tests and issuance of the insurance policy. Under the new system, the classic vehicles will be classified into two categories — the first of which is a one-year registration for vehicles that can be ...

AJMAN / WAM The number of guests in Ajman’s hotels increased by 14 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, supported by increasing efforts to promote the emirate and by Ajman’s success in diversifying its tourism markets, which is reflected in the occupancy rate which grew by five percent. Ajman’s total revenue ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) affirmed its commitment to supporting Emirati youth by highlighting their role in the comprehensive sustainable development. ‘‘Our plans and initiatives to empower them, build their capacities and unleash their creativity, are inspired by the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the General HQ of the Dubai Police announced the awarding of the contract for the trial run of the Traffic Incidents Management (TIM) sch- eme to Emirates Transport. The TIM scheme will be tentatively implemented on a 70-kilometre sector of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for one year starting ...