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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, completed the main works of the UAE National Rail Network with the completion of the tracklaying works of the main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, as part of the last package of Stage Two of the project. The main line of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis) has signed an MoU with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), which involves du’s participation within the Nafis programme, a federal initiative that aims to increase the contributions of Emirati citizens within the private sector and raise their efficiency and qualifications. In the signing ceremony, Nafis was represented by Ghannam Al ...

  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched an updated version of its website offering faster access to information. The new website’s colours and icons have been redesigned in accordance with the visual identity standards. It also offers revised and updated content in several languages. MoHAP unveiled the new website during its participation in Gitex ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Zayed University on Wednesday announced that Cisco would join its pioneering Partner Challenge programme as part of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties. The programme offers a unique opportunity for students to apply their knowledge outside the classroom, addressing real-world challenges proposed by an industry player, such as Cisco. Working ...

  Dubai / WAM Deyaar Development on Wednesday announced above 91% completion of the Mesk District in Midtown, the grand development located in Dubai Production City near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and also confirmed close to 78% completion of the Noor District. The announcement marks a crucial milestone for the property developer as Mesk and Noor Districts will allow ...

  Dubai / Gulf Time Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, on Tuesday announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) to participate in the Nafis initiative that will involve the hiring and empowering of more than 500 Emirati professionals in its retail, customer service, technology and IT space in a span of five years. ...

  Dubai / WAM The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on Tuesday announced the launch of the new “EmaraTax” integrated platform later this year following an extensive period of assessment, consultation and development. EmaraTax will significantly enhance the way that taxpayers can access the FTA’s services, pay their taxes and obtain refunds. The new platform also greatly enhances the ability ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways has launched its first-ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou, China. The inaugural flight, EY868, departed Abu Dhabi after a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from the Chinese embassy to the UAE, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Miral Asset Management and Etihad Aviation group. The flight touched down at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ...

SAINT PETERSBURG / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, affirmed the UAE’s endeavour to contribute to strengthening the foundations of global peace and stability to reduce tensions and find diplomatic solutions to crises. This came during the reception hosted in Saint Petersburg by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, in honour of His Highness Sheikh ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced on Tuesday that an “Unemployment Insurance Scheme” for employees of the federal government and the private sector has come into force. The Decree-Law on Unemployment Insurance Scheme stipulates that the insured will be compensated with a cash amount for a specific period of time if they ...