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Abu Dhabi / WAM The 14th edition of Al Dhafra Festival, the greatest celebration of Bedouin lifestyle, will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, from November 5 to January 29, 2021 in Medinat Zayed, Dhafra Region, said the ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was briefed about the new strategy of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) 2021-2031 launched by the centre on Saturday to shape its work in the coming decade to enhance global competitiveness and strategic partnerships of space ...

Dubai / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World’s flagship Free Zone and the leading business and logistics hub in the UAE, has entered into a strategic agreement with The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC), in a concentrated effort to support businesses and encourage economic cooperation. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, ...

Dubai / WAM The field inspection teams from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy continued its visits and inspection tours across the emirate to ensure commitment to precautionary measures enforced to limit the spread of Covid-19. During tours, Dubai Economy imposed fines on 14 commercial establishments, mainly for employees’ lack of commitment to wearing masks. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jeong Sun Kyun, Mayor of Gangnam District, South Korea, to develop their strategic partnerships, expand their trade channels, and increase cultural and tourism exchange through the strategic representative office of the Chamber in Gangnam District. The ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced that it has received 10 local and international prestigious awards in 2020 so far. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa, said that Dewa’s success is a result of the visionary leadership who wanted the UAE to be number one globally in all areas. He added that Dewa’s ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, emphasised that the ties between the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) represent a unique and exceptional model of bilateral relations. “The UAE and KSA are the pillars of stability and development in the Gulf and Arab region, and our relations with our brothers in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is celebrating two new significant business events-related achievements, after the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB) unveiled news that the UAE capital has climbed business destination rankings compiled by two prestigious organisations. Both the Union of International Associations (UIA) and International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have reported that Abu ...

DUBAI / WAM UAE and Uzbekistan announced a new phase of their strategic partnership for government modernisation, introducing new sectors including economy, manufacturing, and business incubators. The announcement was made during a video conference meeting held between Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and Sardor Umurzakov, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is raising capacities of testing laboratories to enhance food safety across the country, a top official told Emirates News Agency. “At present, the foremost of my priorities is food security. At the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, we focus on raising the UAE’s food security, diversity, and self-sufficiency, enhancing the competitiveness of country’s ...