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Dubai / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE International Investor Council (UAEIIC), Dubai Exports, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Confindustria, the largest Italian industrial confederation, discussed cooperation in various fields, including increasing exports, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and trade finance support between the UAE and Italy. The high-level discussion is in line with Italy’s objective of promoting ‘Made ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence will host on Saturday, the virtual forum, entitled, “Zayed: A Source of Human Values,” under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. The forum will be held as part of the ministry’s celebration of the memory of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan ...

VIENNA / WAM The 16th Opec and non-Opec ministerial meeting of the declaration of cooperation (DoC) announced that the overall conformity to the production adjustments was 115 percent in March 2021, reinforcing the trend of high conformity by the participating countries. The meeting reviewed the monthly report prepared by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), including the crude oil production ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) has further enhanced and secured its position as a prominent hub for global investors after signing an investment deal with the Indian Forpack Industries, a leading manufacturer of recycled Kraft Board & Coreboard Paper. Under the terms of the deal, Forpack Industries is set to establish its first headquarters ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Moscow starting May 1. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Moscow by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies. Ensuring the highest standards of safety at every step of the journey by ...

Dubai / WAM An Italian delegation led by Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) to learn more about the pivotal role the foundation plays in shaping the future through various initiatives, as well as its global efforts in attracting startups, entrepreneurs and talent to the region. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of DFF, Abdulaziz Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE on Wednesday sent an aid plane containing 50 metric tons of food aid to the Republic of Tajikistan as part of its humanitarian initiatives during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ammar AlBreiki, Charge d’Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Kazakhstan, said, “The UAE and Tajikistan share strong ties. They have worked closely in many ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 195,166 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Wednesday, 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 ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Health Council held a meeting bringing together many public and private health entities to discuss mechanisms of enhancing, integrating and coordinating health efforts, initiatives and projects to support the country’s strategic health plans and help develop an advanced health system based on innovation and creativity. The council’s assembly is in line with the UAE’s vision ...

AJMAN / WAM Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) showcased its advanced capabilities as a viable environment for educational institutions during its participation at the Ajman International Education and Training Exhibition (Aetex) 2021. AFZ has become an attractive destination for educational institutions to establish their operations in the United Arab Emirates and continues to witness a growing interest among higher education, training ...