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  Dubai / WAM The increasingly popular hobby of birdwatching received a major boost in the Arabic-speaking countries with the launch at the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai of the Arabic version of the standard guidebook, ‘The Birds of the Middle East.’ The English edition, by British-based Richard Porter, the Middle East Adviser to the international conservation organisation BirdLife International, and ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI) warned of suspicious messages through social networking that promote narcotic drugs. In a statement, the ministry said that it has recently noticed that some UAE residents have been receiving random calls on their personal phones and messages via WhatsApp. “These contacts from foreign countries include messages from Pakistan that carry pictures of narcotic ...

  Sharjah / WAM Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, announced the launch of the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), ahead of the 6th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2017, which will be held from March, 22-23 in Sharjah, with the attendance of more than 2,500 world leaders, influencers and international experts. The first platform ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business   His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), on Saturday announced that Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) has successfully transformed into a preferred integrated destination for IT companies and entrepreneurs, and an exemplary pioneer of the smart city model. The announcement followed the release of DSOA’s yearly results ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai on Saturday said that the UAE will continue to build its economic capacity in line with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the close follow up of Abu ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, on the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted the Military Hospital in Kabul, leaving many innocent people killed and injured. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa reiterated UAE’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all ...

  Dubai / WAM The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) Dubai, ordered closure of 8,894 social networking accounts that were used to peddle counterfeit goods in 2016. The crackdown was part of protecting trademarks and eliminating practices that are harmful to e-commerce and the sustainability of businesses in Dubai. The Electronic Compliance ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dar Al Ber Society (DABS) committed to the service of the Holy Quran, has opened the new Nad Al Hamar Quran study Centre, Dubai, after giving it a thorough facelift. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Dar Al Ber, said the renovated Quran memorisation centre provides an array of Quran services to female ...

  Dubai / WAM In line with the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to promote innovation and creativity in the clean and renewable energy sector, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the Shams Dubai Solar Rollers competition for high school students in cooperation with American company Solar Rollers. As the first event to be held outside the United States, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company “Musanada” announced that work is progressing in 10 veterinary clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, whereby 6 of which will be handed over to Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) in the near future. The project is part of Musanada’s efforts to contribute to the achievement of the objectives ...