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  Sharjah / WAM Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Transport Awards that took place in Athens, Greece with the participation of industry leaders. The winners of the Air Transport Awards were voted for by the readers of Air Transport ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued a resolution on Monday to form a committee that will assess labour relations grievances presented by parties based on relevant resolutions issued by the ministry. This move is in implementation of a Federal Decree Law to regulate labour relations, ensure transparency and integrity in addressing the grievances ...

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Interior announced an extension of its decision to ban drones and light sports aircraft covering owners, practitioners and enthusiasts until further notice, in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The ministry stressed the importance of community members’ adherence to relevant instructions to protecting lives and properties from unsafe practices and noted ...

  Dubai / WAM The 21st edition of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma 2022) will be held in-person from February 27 to March 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Dermatology and Aesthetics,’ the event will provide a platform for industry players and professionals from across the ...

  DUBAI / WAM Etisalat announced winners of the second “SMB Awards 2021” at a grand gala event to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE. Faisal Al Hammadi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Ministry of Economy, attended the prestigious awards ceremony along with senior management from Etisalat joined by more ...

  Dubai / WAM Reducing food waste is the key to a brighter future for humans and the planet, panellists agreed at the World Majlis: The Value of Food session, held at Terra — The Sustainability Pavilion. Thought-leaders, visionaries, and changemakers came together as part of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods Week to exchange ideas on how to ...

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has said that Ras Al Khaimah is taking deliberate steps to enhance its presence as a leading destination for hosting the most important sports competitions. His Highness pointed out that the events witnessed by the emirate during ...

  Bloomberg Thailand’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, buoyed by rising exports and tourist arrivals, firming its recovery as it faces risks this year from inflation and Omicron variant. Gross domestic product during October-December rose 1.9% from a year ago, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said. That beat the median growth estimate of 0.8% in ...

  Bloomberg South Korea’s early trade figures offered signs that global demand remains robust in February even as the value of shipments rose by the smallest amount in almost a year. Exports advanced 13.1% in the first 20 days of the month from the previous year, led by semiconductors and oil products, the customs office reported. Overall imports rose 12.9%, ...

  Bloomberg India’s monsoon, which irrigates more than half of the country’s farmland and is critical for economic growth, is likely to be normal this year, according to private forecaster Skymet Weather Services Pvt. This could mark a fourth straight year of normal monsoon, and is important because the June-September rainy season delivers as much as 90% of India’s annual ...