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Dubai / WAM To provide parents, students and staff members in private schools in Dubai with an effective and convenient mechanism to address Covid-19 related queries, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a dedicated 24/7 back-to-school helpline at phone number 800588. The launch of this service reinforces the authority’s commitment to provide effective communication channels to the community, offering timely ...

DUBAI / WAM The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) announced the resumption of prayers in mosques in industrial zones and workers’ cities, starting with the Fajr prayers, but with a limit of 30 percent of capacity. However, Friday’s prayers will remain suspended until further notice, the department added. The decision was made after the implementation of several precautionary ...

Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Education has launched an initiative, entitled, “Welcome My School,” coinciding with the start of the new 2020/2021 academic year. The programme aims to create a positive and interactive educational environment for students, so they can continue their education through the hybrid learning system. The initiative and its related activities will encourage motivation and promote ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) in collaboration with the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, has launched the Women-Specific Legislations Lab that seeks to develop new legislations to support the enhanced socio-economic participation of women in the emirate. The initiative, launched on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, will address various aspects related to women’s development including their active ...

DUBAI / WAM Setting the direction for the government to follow in the coming decades, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai recently declared, “The government’s development and readiness for the future portfolio is one of the key priorities of the UAE for the coming period. Improving government ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Waha Capital, an investment company in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of a new income-focused Islamic fund, adding to its three existing funds within its asset management business. The new fund, to be called “Waha Islamic Income Fund SP”, will invest in Sharia compliant assets across the sukuk and equity markets, and will have a ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) the manager and operator of the region’s first technologically advanced semi-automated terminal at Khalifa Port, has been In-Country Value certified. In-Country Value is defined as the total spend retained in-country that can benefit business development, contribute to human capability development, and stimulate productivity in the UAE economy. Obtaining the certification not only ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced that it has opened Mushrif Park to cyclists every day from 6 am to 9 pm free of charge. The move is part of the Municipality’s plan to provide special lanes in its parks for cycling enthusiasts and in implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ...

Bloomberg Reliance Industries said it will acquire the retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing units of India’s Future Group for 247.1 billion rupees ($3.4 billion), in a transaction that will propel Mukesh Ambani’s ambitions to dominate India’s retail sector. Future Group will merge some of its remaining businesses into Future Enterprises, Reliance Retail Ventures said. Ambani’s unit will then invest 12 ...

Bloomberg Indonesia’s efforts to revive the economy took a stumble as virus outbreaks forced factories in one of its biggest manufacturing hubs to shut. South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc, and Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corp and NOK Corp were told to stop operating their facilities in Cikarang, West Java, after more than 300 workers at the industrial area tested positive for ...