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Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), has banned the import of all species of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs, meats and meat products and non-heat-treated wastes from Kostromskaya Oblast region in Russia. Thermally-treated poultry products (meat and eggs) have been cleared for import from all parts of Russia. The announcement ...

Fujairah / WAM The 6th Fujairah International Mining Forum and Expo (IMF) will be held from February 26-28, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to promote investments in quarrying and mining in the Arab region. The three-day forum will be held under the title, “In line with ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (TAHKEEM), has been awarded three ISO Certificates – ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001. The three certificates are ISO Quality Management 9001; ISO Environment Management 14001; and OHSAS 18001 Certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The certificates were received by Ahmed Saleh Al-Echlah, TAHKEEM Director, in the presence of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Health (DoH), in Abu Dhabi, launched the ‘Mabrouk Ma Yak’ at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children, part of the United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical), to expand the implementation of the service in public and private hospitals in the emirate. The Ministry of Interior has previously implemented this service through the ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met over a lunch banquet in Dubai marking the advent of the new year, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The concerns emanating from the application of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) are overrated, as its impact on the country’s business sector will be in the minimal and will rather generate myriad benefits for the economy, according to a senior official at the Department of Economic Development (DED) — Abu Dhabi. “The application of VAT effective January ...

Astana / WAM The Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan honoured Dr Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to Kazakhstan. Talgat Mukhtarov, Deputy Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan, honoured Ambassador Al Jaber by giving him the Medal of Contribution to Strengthening International Co-operation for his ongoing efforts to develop and strengthen the overall co-operation between their two countries, especially ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business At the stroke of midnight, fireworks set ablaze Abu Dhabi’s skyline, ringing in the New Year with tens of thousands of gathered onlookers across the capital. Accompanied by incredible pyrotechnic effects, the fifteen-minute fireworks display at the New Year’s Eve Countdown Village mesmerised the crowd as they joined in the festivities at the specially designed ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business In keeping with its commitment to providing Sharjah’s residents and visitors with a joyful environment, Al Qasba — Sharjah’s premier tourist, leisure and family destination — lit up the sky on Sunday in celebration of the New Year. The spectacular illuminations from the fireworks were reflected on the venue’s facilities and water canal, as well as ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, a subsidiary of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, is participating at the 6th Dhawahi festival (District Festival 6), which takes place from January 1-4 at Al Nouf Park, Sharjah. Organised by the Department of Suburbs and Villages Affairs, the four-day event is being held in line with ...