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Bloomberg At least three US states are investigating Alphabet Inc.’s Google over the fees it takes from developers for purchases and subscriptions inside apps, and they may file an antitrust lawsuit against the company early next year, according to people familiar with the matter. The attorneys general of Utah, North Carolina and New York are among states that are preparing ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has officially joined TikTok to connect with millions of his followers around the world on a new platform. The Dubai leader will share short clips of his 50-year journey in public service, providing insights in leadership and management to inspire youth ...

Bloomberg Oil rose for a seventh straight week as efforts to pass another US virus relief package added to optimism that the vaccine’s rollout will provide a long-awaited boost to demand. Futures rose 1.5% in New York, extending this week’s rally to over 5%. Talks on a relief package have made some headway, with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell saying ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF), the governing authority for the sport in the Emirates, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Association of Competitive Jiu-Jitsu In Israel, to promote the growth of the sport in both countries, elevate the standard of the jiu-jitsu through various knowledge-sharing initiatives, and encourage people-to-people exchanges through ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and President of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), signed a decision establishing the Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Matters. The court will hear requests and claims related to personal status, civil, administrative and rental disputes, with aim of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa)’s good governance model has become a guide for organisations around the world, in terms of keeping pace with rapid global changes and achieving the best international results as well as supporting sustainability and resilience in business agility. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, highlighted Dewa’s commitment in adopting ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, affirmed that building the next generation of future governments requires strengthening international partnerships and collaboration between governments, which will help develop innovative models preparing for future challenges, and adapting with emerging requirements, aiming to achieve the highest levels of government resilience which reflects positively on societies. These ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro line from Jabal Ali Station to Expo 2020 station, would start commercial operation on 01/01/2021. “The initial operation phase would cover four stations, namely: Jebel Ali ...

DUBAI / WAM A report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing sector of Dubai Economy states that the emirate of Dubai has 401 companies in fisheries sector. This reflects Dubai’s focus on strengthening the marine and aquaculture wealth as one of the pillars of economic, social and environmental development that contribute significantly to supporting national food security. The companies ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro line from Jebel Ali Station to Expo 2020 station, would start commercial operations on January 1, 2021. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA said, “The initial operational phase would cover four stations, ...