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Sharjah / WAM Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has revealed that the 18th edition of the SteelFab 2023, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, will see the participation of more than 200 local and international exhibitors from 33 countries representing eminent international manufacturers, suppliers and 400 major global brands of metalwork industry. The ...

Rabat / WAM A delegation from the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation (EOCN), headed by Rashid Al Mannai, Director of the Targeted Financial Sanctions Department, met with members of the National Committee in charge of implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions in the Kingdom of Morocco. The committee was represented by Hicham Mellati, Director of Criminal Affairs and Pardons ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Traffic, benefited 10,140,892 people with traffic campaigns on social media platforms over the last three years. These statistics were revealed during the General Department of Traffic annual inspection conducted by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, in the presence of Major General Ali ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates announced that it is sending about 2,500 household generators to civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine that has disrupted energy infrastructure and caused power outages, with the objective of helping them survive the harsh winter conditions. The assistance comprises 2,500 household generators, each with a power output of between ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)’s family-friendly destinations in coordination with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority are set to ring the New Year with colorful lights; from fireworks displays to amazing dining experiences to exclusive shows, each destination has specially curated events this year. Celebrating the 10th anniversary, Al Majaz Waterfront will have breathtaking eight-minute ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – Kezad group, the integrated trade, logistics, and industrial hub of Abu Dhabi, has signed a lease agreement with Euro Auctions Middle East, a subsidiary of the Euro Auctions Group, to establish its largest auction house in the region for industrial plant, construction equipment and agricultural machinery. Under the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM During the Healthcare Protective Shield Wargaming Conference, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, identified different risk scenarios and helped prepare healthcare entities in Abu Dhabi for cyber threats by evaluating effectiveness of entities’ incident response and communication plan with the help of simulated cyber ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) with the support of its affiliate, Magnati, is collaborating with PayRow Net through the Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) to establish a best-in-class digital payment platform to spur Dubai’s shift towards becoming a cashless economy. The new payment ecosystem is set to transform the existing payment gateway, leading ...

Ajman / WAM Abdullah Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has affirmed the chamber’s keenness to consolidate its external relations and build strong partnerships to achieve sustainable future growth for the economy of the emirate of Ajman. This came during his meeting, at the chamber’s headquarters, with Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, ...

  Dubai / WAM A total of 2,926 real estate transactions worth over AED9.1 billion were conducted during the week ending December 23, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report revealed that 159 plots were sold for AED877.59 million, while 2,233 apartments and villas were purchased for AED5.44 billion. The top three transactions were ...