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  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) issued two licences: the first to transport ‘fresh’ nuclear fuel (i.e. fuel that is unirradiated), and the second to handle and store such fuel at Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. The receipt of nuclear fuel will be a first for the UAE, and FANR ...

  Sharjah / WAM Proper education is a shield against destructive ideas and misguided groups, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said. A solid family background contributes effectively to the nation-building, he added. The Sharjah Ruler expressed his views during a television talk show hosted on Sunday noon by Sharjah Satellite ...

  Dubai / WAM Intersec 2017, the world’s largest trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, got underway at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries. The 19th edition of the annual showcase was flagged off by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who was accompanied by senior government ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the DEWA CSR Creativity Lab for its staff and its partners from the public and private sectors. The creativity lab is part of DEWA’s efforts to support the Year of Giving initiative, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to ...

  Ohio / WAM Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), the flagship hospital in Abu Dhabi Health Services Company’s healthcare system, has won three awards at the Cleveland Clinic Nursing Excellence Award ceremony held in the American city of Ohio. The Cleveland Clinic Nursing Excellence Awards honours the best nurses and thanks them for their efforts. The awards are an annual event ...

  Dubai / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, and the Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enable the sharing of knowledge and advanced research to ensure the sustainable and safe construction of underground tunnels in Abu Dhabi. The MoU is directly related to the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP), ...

  Dubai / WAM New judges and a new UAE ambassador have sworn-in before Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, at al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. Present at the swearing-in ceremony, which was held on Sunday, were HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Women’s Association to support the global vision of the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy, (MBRGCEC) for Awqaf and Endowments, which is the first organisation launched to support marriage endowment, and strengthen its work. The MoU was signed under the patronage ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has issued a resolution forming the Higher Committee to host the Special Olympics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, under the chairmanship of ...

  Dubai / WAM Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried out trial run of smart pedestrian signal to ensure safe crossing for pedestrians. “The RTA has tentatively installed and operated smart light signals for pedestrians on Al Saada street. The operational system of the signal is designed to eliminate the time allocated to pedestrians if it senses no pedestrians waiting on ...