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ABU DHABI / WAM The Pest Control Projects Department at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) carried out an intensive pest control drive across all regions of Abu Dhabi Emirate in 2021, achieving significant results in preventing pest proliferation and ensuring public health. As part of the drive, the specialised teams from the department stepped up control efforts to ensure ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s Golden Jubilee Committee and Federal Youth Authority on Sunday launched the ‘Early Dreamers’, an initiative that invites all citizens and residents of the UAE to share stories of the individuals who have helped – and continue to help – shape the nation over the years. The initiative is being rolled out in phases, starting ...

Dubai / WAM The value of Dubai Chamber members’ exports and re-exports to Latin America surged 69 percent to reach a record $60.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, a trend supported by increased activity among companies in Dubai that are already trading with the region. New data released by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry indicated that ...

Bloomberg The UK estimated that delivering on its ambitious targets to slash greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the century will cost 651 billion pounds ($904 billion), but the benefits of protecting the environment will be far greater. The government’s official impact assessment of a target to cut emissions by 78% by 2035 indicates that action will generate a ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs works hard to ensure all passengers visiting Dubai enjoy an incredible airport experience that can really enhance their journey. The Passenger Operations Department plays an essential role in ensuring a streamlined passenger flow and at the same time protecting the society from the hazards of illegitimate drugs and prohibited items. Figures released by Dubai Customs ...

ABU DHABI / WAM As part of its efforts to raise awareness about the Federal National Council (FNC) Elections, and in its capacity as the General Secretariat of the National Election Committee (NEC), the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) launched the ‘Electoral Process Journey’ digital initiative on its website, in a bid to promote a culture ...

Bloomberg Oil falls this week with spreading coronavirus cases in countries such as India tempering optimism around positive signs out of the US and Europe. Futures in New York rise the most in over a week, but were unable to reverse a 1.6% weekly loss as the market weighed a global economic reopening that’s coming in fits and starts. The ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) announced the reduction of the completion rate required to submit the approval files for the electrical executive plans for the new buildings (shop drawing) to 60 percent instead of 75 percent. Electricity contractors can now submit the approval files for the operational plans according to the new percentage while ...

Dubai / WAM Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that RTA’s marine transport network would expand by 188 percent to span 158 kilometer, and the number of scheduled passenger lines would see a 400 percent upswing to 35 lines under a master plan running up to ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 212,779 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. As ...