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Dubai / WAM The first quarter of 2021 saw consumer confidence in Dubai rising to its highest level since the second quarter of 2015, according to the Consumer Confidence Index released by Dubai Economy. The index recorded 145 points in Q1 2021, compared to 139 points during the same period of the previous year, and 142 points in Q4 2020. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE lauded the efforts of Egypt to address the incident that occurred in the Suez Canal when a container ship was stranded and blocked the canal. Egypt’s efforts succeeded in freeing the container ship and resuming traffic along the canal with efficiency and professionalism and within a reasonably short time. The UAE highlighted its confidence ...

DUBAI / WAM The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence announced that Dubai Municipality and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) joined AI software platform “AI Code Hub”. The initiative aims to promote exchange of knowledge and technological expertise and avail open-source software to all programmers, developers and experts working in the field of programming and AI, and enhance efficiency of ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Future Forum for the Arab Investment (FF2020AI) granted Emirati businessman, Khalifa Saif Al Muhairbi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Investment Company, its annual prize, announcing him the 2021 Arab Real Estate man in appreciation of his strenuous efforts in supporting the development of the real estate domain in Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 244,422 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 ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has on Wednesday signed a 35-year Water Purchase Agreement (WPA) and the Shareholder Agreement (SHA) for the Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plant, with Emirati company Utico. The 120 Million Imperial Gallons per Day (MIGD) project will be built using the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model. It is expected to ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) officially launched a one-of-a-kind innovative start-up program called Scality, which is set to attract local, regional and global tech start-ups and enable them to establish and grow their businesses in the region. Scality offers start-ups the opportunity to set up and operate their businesses with flexibility and convenience through a commercially ...

ABU DHABI / WAM When it comes to delivering on a future vision, the UAE has set the standard in the Middle East. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has said that industries of the future are central to the UAE government’s efforts to secure sustainable ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etisalat, in partnership with the Ministry of Community Development, on Wednesday announced the launch of a first of its kind web extension aimed at simplifying the World Wide Web and making it autistic-friendly. The launch was made on Wednesday in the presence of Dr Ahmed bin Ali, Group Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Etisalat, and Wafa ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Qasr Al Watan, one of the only working palaces of its kind in the world, welcomed a host of UAE-based artists and art students from La Parole Art Gallery and New York University Abu Dhabi. The unique painting sessions saw the participation of 16 up-and-coming artists. In a bid to preserve and promote culture, artistry and ...