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  Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has officially opened the Dubai-Al Ain Road Improvement Project built at a cost of AED2 billion. Undertaken as part of Dubai’s master transport plan, the project affirms Dubai’s efforts to accelerate its economic development with major projects. ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda, has announced its support for the Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth, the three-nation initiative between the UAE, Joran and Egypt launched to unlock new industrial opportunities and enhance sustainable economic growth. EDB will become a ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 196,359 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy (ADJA) has concluded a specialised qualifying training programme to grant judicial officer capacity to a new batch of inspectors from government agencies in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, totalling 75 trainees, as part of the efforts to prepare specialised national cadres capable of improving institutional performance and enhancing the quality ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates is launching a new industrial era based on advanced technology, employing resources and capabilities, strengthening international and regional partnerships, and pushing efforts to build an advanced and competitive Middle Eastern industrial fortress, through the signing of the “Industrial partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth” with Egypt and Jordan. This strategic partnership between ...

  Sharjah / WAM Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of Nama Women Advancement, is creating compelling, immersive experiences for the global design community as it highlights the refined beauty and contemporary aesthetics of Emirati craft traditions at the upcoming Milan Design Week from June 7-12. Irthi will also leave a firm imprint on the international design scene in Milan ...

WARSAW / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Zbigniew Rau, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, explored avenues to consolidate UAE-Polish relations in all sectors to achieve their mutual interests and benefit their peoples. This came as the UAE’s top diplomat, who is currently visiting Poland, met with his ...

  Dubai / WAM Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, inaugurated the region’s first project that will upcycle organic waste into high-quality products. The venture by innovative homegrown startup Circa Biotech farms black soldier fly (BSF) larvae, fed by food leftovers before being turned into animal proteins, organic fertilisers, and oils. During a tour of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) will have the opportunity to view a valuable set of rare books and manuscripts that date back to ancient times. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Christoph Auvermann, from the French Librairie Clavreuil, said the library is participating for the second time in ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai has recorded 2,884 real estate and properties transactions at the value of AED8.7 billion in total during the week ending May 27, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly report said that 297 plots were sold for AED1.59 billion, as well as 2,116 apartments and villas for AED4.75 billion. The top three land ...