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Seha ranks third best among top governmental companies in Abu Dhabi

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has been ranked in third place as one of the top performing governmental companies in the emirate of Abu Dhabi in achieving compliance with NCEMA 7000:2021 national standard (Business Continuity Management). Yousef Altheeb Al Ketbi, Group Chief Operations Officer of Seha, said, “Seha has truly proven itself to be ...

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RAK Energy Summit kicks off next week

  Ras Al Khaimah / WAM Held under the patronage and presence of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the inaugural RAK Energy Summit will feature a host of top-level speakers from the energy sector in the UAE and internationally for discussions on the challenges and opportunities the world faces ...

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Nakheel launches new beachfront residential towers

  Dubai / WAM Nakheel on Friday announced the launch of a new selection of residences at Palm Beach Towers 3. Located on Palm Jumeirah and featuring over 300 units, the new residential tower features residences with 360-degree views, with a variety of nearby dining, leisure and recreational facilities. The Palm Beach Towers 3 includes a selection of 1, 2 ...

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Abu Dhabi-based Global Mission initiates $17 billion fund for SDGs

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Global Mission, an Abu Dhabi based non-profit, along with its global partners, has established a $US17 billion fund to help achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) across the globe, a senior executive told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “This ‘Global Fund for Sustainable Development’ is the most ambitious SDG-fund worldwide. Based in ...

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Dubai’s DMCC looks to grow $23b UAE-US trade corridor

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has successfully concluded Made For Trade Live events in Miami and New York as it seeks to attract more companies from the US to the UAE. DMCC sees significant opportunities for growth in the UAE–US trade corridor, which was worth $23 billion in 2021, not least because of the recently signed ...

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Salik debuts listing and trading shares on DFM

Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Thursday welcomed the listing of shares of Salik Company (PJSC), the leading company in the field of traffic tariff systems at the regional level and the exclusive toll gates operator in Dubai. This is the third public offering and listing on the DFM in 2022 to date, as part of the accelerated ...

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IAEA closely follows UAE’s success in peaceful nuclear energy sector

  Vienna / WAM Hamad Ali Al Kaabi, UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that the participants of the 66th Annual Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference currently being held in Vienna are closely following the UAE’s success in the peaceful nuclear energy sector, as well as its expertise in developing relevant infrastructure, and ...

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UAE, Tanzania ink deal to remove double taxation

  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) signed an agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Tax Evasion with respect to taxes on income with Tanzania, as part of its endeavours to strengthen cooperation frameworks in tax matters, protect taxpayers from double taxation, and avoid impeding the flow of trade and investment. Mohamed bin Hadi ...

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Covid-19: SPEA eases curbs in all institutions

  Sharjah / WAM Based on National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority’s (NCEMA) statement on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced reducing Covid -19 restrictions in all its educational institutions. The announcement includes that wearing masks is optional in closed and opened areas, updating the Green Pass in Al Hosn app, and other decisions that have ...

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Dubai ranked fifth globally in UN e-government survey 2022

  Dubai / WAM Dubai has achieved outstanding results in the Local Online Service Index (LOSI) 2022 issued by the United Nations as part of its bi-annual E-Government Survey, with the city being included in the list of the world’s best-performing digital governments that received a ‘Very High’ rating. Dubai was ranked fifth globally and first in the Arab world ...

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