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Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s female diplomats in foreign missions have commended HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, as a source of loyalty, dedication and devotion in the service and glory of the nation. In messages of ...

Ras Al Khiamah / Emirates Business In celebration of 3rd Emirati Women’s Day, RAK Hospital is organizing an exclusive fun-filled fitness event marking the important occasion. The empowering event aims to provide the necessary education and guidance on important health issues. Celebrating the spirit of Emirati women, the event will provide them hands-on tools to manage their health and fitness ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The media fraternity in the UAE has welcomed the UAE Media Apprenticeship Programme, UAEMAP, launched by the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court. The initiative, announced on Saturday by the Education Affairs Office at the Court, aims to support young Emirati graduates with degrees in traditional and new media specialisations. It celebrates the legacy and values of ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, on Saturday hosted an Open Day for all Emirati women to mark the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day. The Open Day had a line-up of activities to celebrate the health and wellbeing of guests through a wide range of fitness and recreational exercises, including a special event ...

DUBAI / WAM The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a contract for procuring 554 environment-friendly hybrid vehicles. These vehicles, which are fitted with a combination of fuel engine and electric motors, currently constitute about 11 percent of the fleet of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC). The move is part of a master ...

Dubai / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) launched its website, providing businesses and consumers with a wealth of information on the upcoming introduction of excise tax and VAT in the UAE. The FTA website includes information about the Authority, as well as the introduction of the different types of indirect taxes in the country, the legislations regulating them, and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) revealed that scheduled delivery is on track for the construction of six schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, two of which are on Abu Dhabi island and four in Al Ain, during the period from April to September 2017. The project, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah National Hotels Company, a subsidiary of Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), recorded a strong performance during the first half of this year, confirming the emirate’s position as a preferred destination for families. The company reported an average of more than 70 percent occupancy during the first six months of 2017. A strong performance during the first half ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC), has signed a strategic partnership MoU with the leading global cybersecurity company Trend Micro, to provide advanced software solutions to 84 entities within Abu Dhabi’s e-Government. As part of the MoU, Trend Micro will provide cybersecurity services to boost the general security environment of ADSIC and its ...

Bloomberg European Union officials warned Britain not to make peace in Ireland a bargaining chip in their bid for a post-Brexit UK-EU trade deal. With talks on the UK’s withdrawal from the bloc scheduled to resume next week, officials in Brussels said they wanted Theresa May’s government to come up with more ideas to keep the border between Northern Ireland ...