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ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Police has announced that as of October 1, new regulations for registering classic vehicles will be implemented after the technical tests and issuance of the insurance policy. Under the new system, the classic vehicles will be classified into two categories — the first of which is a one-year registration for vehicles that can be ...

AJMAN / WAM The number of guests in Ajman’s hotels increased by 14 percent in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, supported by increasing efforts to promote the emirate and by Ajman’s success in diversifying its tourism markets, which is reflected in the occupancy rate which grew by five percent. Ajman’s total revenue ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) affirmed its commitment to supporting Emirati youth by highlighting their role in the comprehensive sustainable development. ‘‘Our plans and initiatives to empower them, build their capacities and unleash their creativity, are inspired by the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the General HQ of the Dubai Police announced the awarding of the contract for the trial run of the Traffic Incidents Management (TIM) sch- eme to Emirates Transport. The TIM scheme will be tentatively implemented on a 70-kilometre sector of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road for one year starting ...

SHARJAH / WAM Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), announced the launch of a new youth programme, ‘Hirfati’ (Arabic for ‘my craft’) under the slogan ‘My Craft… My Future’. Hirfati fulfils one of Irthi’s key objectives by targeting children and youth aged 6–18 years, to preserve the heritage crafts of the UAE and ...

SHARJAH / WAM Cinema is a universal language that brings people together and breaks all discriminatory barriers by offering a common platform to all, stated Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of FUNN and Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival. ‘‘Film is a multi-doctrine creative art that really speaks one language to every enthusiast and lover, and embraces individual interpretation ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, has announced the distribution of more than AED23.4 billion in cash dividends to around 406,000 investors on behalf of listed companies in 2018. The cash dividends paid out by listed companies increased around 5.5% compared to AED 22.2 billion in the year 2017. This announcement is ...

SHARJAH / WAM The UAE has bolstered the process of youth empowerment since it was founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, who believed in the youngsters, their capabilities and the instrumental role they play in reinforcing sustainable development and preserving national heritage, stated Sheikha Aisha Khalid Al Qasimi, Director of Sajaya Young Ladies. ‘‘The UAE’s founder established a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has groomed a well-educated and knowledgeable generation that can confront present and future challenges, stated Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. ‘‘Since it was founded, the UAE has been heavily investing in the capacities of youth so they can gain modern time skills and empower and rehabilitate themselves to ...

NEW YORK / WAM The world’s young people need safe spaces — both physical and digital — where they can “freely express their views” and “pursue their dreams” was the core message of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mark this year’s International Youth Day. “The hopes of the world rest on young people,” said the UN chief of the ...