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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 ...

Bloomberg Oil held near $40 a barrel in New York as positive European manufacturing data and rising equity markets gave some respite to demand worries. Futures edged higher, buoyed by stronger-than-expected manufacturing figures from Germany, while S&P 500 futures advanced with European equities. Citigroup Inc. said it remains bullish on the outlook for oil, though the market is undergoing a ...

Dubai / WAM In honour of the 90th Saudi National Day, Expo 2020 Dubai is celebrating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s “significant” contribution to the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa), region, and the largest event ever to be held in the Arab world. Mohamed Al Ansaari, Vice President, Communications, Expo ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Airways is celebrating Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day, which was observed on Wednesday. To mark the occasion, the airline created an infographic to showcase the flight path of the special liveried “Choose Saudi Arabia” Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner since its first flight to Riyadh on September 23, 2019, the airline said in a statement. Ahmed Al ...

Ras Al Khaimah / WAM Ras Al Khaimah International Airport on Wednesday announced that it has helped secure the return home of more than 53,000 Indian citizens since the beginning of June, in part thanks to His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, who issued a directive to cover ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced an increase of more than 100 percent in activities such as e-commerce, delivery services, “Eitimad” licences, and contracting licences of the fifth category compared to last year. In general, the total number of licences issued and renewed during August 2020 reached 5,788 with a growth rate of 48% as against ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to the capital of Sudan, Khartoum with direct flights from Abu Dhabi commencing on October 7. “The new service represents the sixth route for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi since the launch of service from Abu Dhabi International Airport on ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Economy affirmed that traders have the right to refrain from receiving or providing services to consumers and the public who do not commit to the Covid-19 precautionary measures, which are part of the protocols regulating the practice of commercial activities in the current phase. Health as well as safety of the public is a top priority ...

Sharjah / WAM In line with the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s (MoHAP’s) plan to get frontline health workers vaccinated against the coronavirus, a number of health officials have taken the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Following the UAE’s authorisation of the use of the vaccine by frontline workers, MoHAP has also started administering the vaccine to medical and nursing ...