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Oil drops again as China Delta outbreak threatens demand

Bloomberg Oil declined for a third day as the coronavirus spread in China and a report showed a surprise build in US crude inventories. West Texas Intermediate futures slumped as much as 3.4%. The delta strain of Covid-19 has been detected in almost half of China’s 32 provinces in two weeks, and at least 46 cities have advised residents against ...

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Islamic new year holiday for private sector announced

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Thursday, August 12, an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE to celebrate the Islamic new year (Hijri Year 1443). As WAM reported earlier on Wednesday, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced Thursday a public holiday for the federal government. ...

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SEDD, UAE ministry discuss bolstering joint cooperation

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure discussed ways of boosting their cooperation, in light of their mutual keenness to help achieve their strategic goals and establish effective relations. This came as part of a meeting between Sultan Abdullah bin Hedah Al Suwaidi, Chairman of SEDD, and Sharif Salim Al Olama, ...

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Worldwide 5G network infrastructure revenue to hit $19.1b in 2021: Gartner

DUBAI / Emirates Business Worldwide 5G network infrastructure revenue is on pace to grow 39% to total $19.1 billion in 2021, up from $13.7 billion in 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. Communications service providers (CSPs) in mature markets accelerated 5G development in 2020 and 2021 with 5G representing 39% of total wireless infrastructure revenue this year. ...

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Dubai entities join hands to spur investments in sports

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Department of Economic Development (Dubai Economy) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help boost the business of sports in Dubai. The MoU, which was signed by Sami Al Qamzi, Director-General of Dubai Economy, and Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of Dubai Sports Council, on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Council, will ...

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Mohammed issues decree on 3D printing in construction sector

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued decree No. (24) of 2021 regulating the use of 3D printing in the construction sector in Dubai. Dubai Municipality is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the new decree. The new legislation supports ...

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Dubai Police, Iraqi ministry discuss ties

DUBAI / WAM A delegation from Iraq’s Ministry of Interior recently visited the Dubai Police General Command headquarters to discuss ways of cementing collaboration and coordination between both entities. The Iraqi delegation was received by Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at the Dubai Police, and several senior police officers and employees. Al Mansouri ...

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds Tirana, Sarajevo to network

ABU DHABI / WAM Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a UAE national airline, has announced adding two new destinations to its network, by providing flights to Tirana in Albania and Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing its network to a total of 31 routes. The flights to each destination will commence on September 11 and October 03 respectively. The flight to ...

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SEDD, UAE ministry to boost joint cooperation

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure discussed ways of boosting their cooperation, in light of their mutual keenness to help achieve their strategic goals and establish effective relations. This came as part of a meeting between Sultan Abdullah bin Hedah Al Suwaidi, Chairman of SEDD, and Sharif Salim Al Olama, ...

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