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ABU DHABI / WAM Electronic wristband removal services for travelers and contacts have been relocated from the Covid-19 Prime Assessment Centre in Zayed Port (Purple Zone) to Covid-19 Prime Assessment Centre in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Entrance G) effective August 25. This is in line with Seha’s continuous efforts to ensure easy access to services by all customers.

DUBAi / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched its investment platform branded “RTA Invest” that is dedicated to serving investors and entrepreneurs interested in engaging with the authority in projects. Such projects are based on the principle of public-private partnership (PPP) and tailored to deliver advanced services to all spectrums of the community. “This automated channel is designated ...

Ajman / WAM The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed, with a delegation from the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, headed by Mustafa Ruznic, Prime Minister of Bosia’s Una-Sana Canton, ways of boosting their commercial and economic cooperation. The meeting took place during the delegation’s visit to the chamber’s headquarters, where they were received by Abdullah Al Muwaiji, Chairman ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Israeli pavilion, produced by AVS, a company headed by Malki Shem-Tov, and designed by Knafo Klimor Architects, is 15 meters high and 1,550 square meters (square metre) built up area. The architecture draws its inspiration from the arid landscapes of Israel and other Middle Eastern countries. The pavilion adopts the shape of sand dunes and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has once again reaffirmed its strengths and capabilities to host significant international conferences after winning the bid to host the 28th edition of the Universal Postal Congress, which will be held in Dubai in 2025. This latest achievement reflects the country’s position as one of the world’s leading international business centres and regional hubs. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 334,838 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 scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec), the emirate’s premier event venue is gearing up to host a wide variety of world-class exhibitions, conferences and events in the UAE capital and has announced its calendar for the rest of 2021. Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Chief Commercial Officer at Adnec, said, “Hosting such major international conferences and exhibitions highlight’s ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and the International REC Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) signed a local Issuer agreement, formalising DoE’s position as the sole issuer of RECs in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Commenting on the newly signed agreement, Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said, “With ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM As many as 1,000 entries across nine categories have already been received for the 16th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has revealed. With the submission process beginning in June and running until October ...

Bloomberg JD.com Inc’s shares soared as much as 10.5% after the e-commerce giant reported revenue that beat estimates, defying a crackdown on the Chinese internet sector that has depressed growth across the industry. The e-commerce giant’s shares gained by the most in almost a month in Hong Kong after it posted a better-than-expected 26% rise in revenue to 253.8 billion ...