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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE cabinet approved a draft law amending provisions within the nation’s Federal Law No. 18 of 1981, otherwise known as the ‘Agency Law’ that regulates commercial agency and distribution agreements within the country. According to a statement released on Saturday by the UAE Cabinet General Secretariat, the amendments come within the framework to enhance the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek), mandate to foster and grow a world-class academic research ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, Adek has announced that it has awarded over AED40 million in competitive funding to 54 successful research and development proposals. The seven key sectors are Life Sciences (Health, Food and Agriculture), ...

Bloomberg Chinese manufacturers offered the biggest support to the country’s economic stabilisation in the last three months of 2019, thanks to easing trade tensions and improving global demand. Output in industrial enterprises rose 5.9% from same period in 2018, National Bureau of Statistics said on Saturday, bouncing back from an almost decade-low of 5% in the prior quarter. Manufacturers, accounting ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), announced that the Geological Park in Al Buhais on the plains of Al Madam area will open on January 20, to introduce visitors and residents to the geological importance of Jebel Buhais and the surrounding areas. The park provides visitors with the opportunity to view exhibits in the halls and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), granted the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF), ‘Official Relations’ status in recognition of the foundation’s pioneering role in enriching the cultural vision of the UAE. This new endeavour builds upon ADMAF’s longstanding relationship with Unesco and highlights both organisation’s alignment in safeguarding and nurturing global ...

Berlin / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held a meeting with the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, during which they discussed bilateral ties and ways of developing them at all levels. The leaders also spoke about the latest developments in the Gulf and ...

SHARJAH / WAM Students looking to pursue higher studies will converge on Sharjah as the region’s popular higher education fair is set to be held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 22nd to 24th January 2020. The 16th International Education Show 2020, IES 2020, will see higher participation rates of educational institutions, the launch of one of the biggest higher education ...

ABU DHABI / WAM In line with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) mandate to foster and grow a world-class academic research ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, ADEK has announced that it has awarded over AED40 million in competitive funding to 54 successful research and development proposals. The seven key sectors are Life Sciences (Health, Food and Agriculture), ...

DUBAI / WAM In line with its continuous initiatives to enhance and consolidate its relationship with its partners as well as appreciate the roles they play in developing its services for its customers, Dubai Land Department (DLD), through Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), organised the annual forum to honour the various partners who contributed to the success of DREI’s achievements ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, has said that the UAE places family cohesion amongst its topmost priorities, as it seeks to be a global model for social cohesiveness and preserved identity. On Saturday, ...