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Abu Dhabi / WAM Al-Jundi, a journal issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence, has published its January 2023 issue No. 588. Through its latest issue published in both Arabic and English, the journal using research and analysis touched on several vital issues and topics, as well as the most important events and news related to the Ministry of Defence ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that 2,166,821 riders used its public transport, shared mobility means and taxis during the New Year’s Eve 2023. The figure reflects a 33 percent rise from last year’s number, which was 1,632,552 riders. The breakdown of ridership was as follows: Metro: 958,161 riders (compared to 640,175 last year), Tram: ...

  Dubai / Gulf Time The new decade has been incredibly challenging for the world’s economy, regardless of region and industry. And even though some industries have seen recovery and even growth, many are struggling to break even still. Same thing goes for customer demographics: while some have returned to their previous spending habits, some are looking for the best ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) will permanently close all Seha Covid-19 centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra starting from December 31, 2022. Covid-19 screenings and vaccinations are offered at Seha Healthcare centres. The positive cases are assessed at the Rahba and Al-Ain Hospitals. Meanwhile, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad group), the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, has signed a preliminary agreement with Dana Steel, the flagship manufacturing unit of industrial conglomerate Dana group, for the establishment of its first hot and cold rolling steel complex in Abu Dhabi. Under the terms of the agreement, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, over the death of his mother. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, dispatched a similar cable of condolences to ...

  Dubai / WAM A total of 2,790 real estate transactions worth AED9.6 billion were conducted during the week ending December 30, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 179 plots were sold for AED 1.39 billion, while 2,071 apartments and villas were purchased for AED 5.64 billion. The top three transactions ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has introduced the UAE’s first mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety level 3) laboratory in Abu Dhabi. Equipped to handle highly infectious disease agents, (Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Yellow fever, and more) the BSL-3 mobile laboratory will enhance the emirate’s infectious disease preparedness through swift, safe and accurate testing of communicable diseases. Matar ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Courts signed a memorandum of understanding with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital Dewa, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, to enhance their collaboration in digital transformation and cybersecurity. Leveraging on Moro’s capabilities in the digital security field, the MoU will serve the society’s interest in providing a comprehensive legal framework to combat ...

  Sharjah / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced the provision of additional monthly grants as a gift to Sharjah citizens who have retired from federal entities and other institutions within the Emirates, to be deposited in their bank accounts beginning in January 2023, to ensure a decent ...