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DUBAI / WAM Field inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy shut down a service centre in Al Twar after an opening ceremony at the facility caused overcrowding, which is considered a violation of the physical distancing guidelines specified as part of the precautionary measures against Covid-19. Dubai Economy has directed all businesses in ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has set up virtual seminars and workshops for suppliers and owners of SMEs during the 22nd Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex), and the 5th Dubai Solar Show (DSS). Dewa organises this annually under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon announces the postponement of the 2020 Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon, which was scheduled to take place on December 11. Following lengthy discussions with the organiser, Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and race title sponsor Adnoc, the third edition of the Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon will now take place in 2021, due to ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM In the first meeting between the top diplomats of the two countries, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Gabi Ashkenazi, Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, reviewed the prospects of growing cooperation and bilateral relations in the fields of economy, trade, investment, food security, technology, transport, aviation, ...

DUBAI / WAM The Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) announced issuance of over 1,400 revolving credit guarantees covering AED4 billion-worth of non-oil exports from January to June, thereby providing a solid contribution to employment and non-oil economy of the country. To boost national export activity and economic diversification, the ECI has insured non-oil exports to more than 70 countries. The top ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) provided further humanitarian aid to people affected by the floods in Sudan, as part of its efforts to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people caused by the natural disaster that hit most of the country’s states. Over the last couple of days, the ERC dispatched two new convoys from Khartoum ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Idex, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference organised by Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (Adnec) announced the signing of a strategic agreement with ISDEF, the largest Israeli Defence, Homeland Security (HLS) and Cyber Expo, and part of the Avnon Group, as the exclusive promoter of Idex to Israeli defence, security, and technology companies. Idex will take ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), lauded the role played by the UAE within the organisation, stressing that the country has gained everyone’s respect, as it has helped establish understanding and agreement among Opec members in all matters related to the global oil market. In a report issued by the organisation on the occasion ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) provided further humanitarian aid to people affected by the floods in Sudan, as part of its efforts to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people caused by the natural disaster that hit most of the country’s states. Over the last couple of days, the ERC dispatched two new convoys from the ...

Dubai / Emirates Business marhaba, one of the world’s leading airport hospitality brands, continues to expand its network to provide world-class hospitality and ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for more passengers globally. In addition to its popular facilities in Dubai, Melbourne, Karachi and Singapore, marhaba opened another airport lounge in Manila in the Philippines and now offers excellent ...