ABU DHABI / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced that it will launch “Abu Dhabi Link” on-demand bus service on Saadiyat Island on Friday, January 28. The service can be requested through the Abu Dhabi Link mobile application. This is a step that reinforces the principle of sustainable ...
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Russia blasts US response on security, Nato but sees talks
Bloomberg Russia gave a critical initial response to US security proposals aimed at defusing a crisis over Ukraine, saying they failed to address Moscow’s demands to prevent Nato expansion, though the Kremlin indicated talks are likely to continue. While President Vladimir Putin has read the documents and will take time to study them, “it cannot be said that ...
Read More »UAE-Egypt-Bahrain summit deliberates regional issues
ABU DHABI / WAM A summit was held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday that brought together His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. ...
Read More »UAE launches AR-powered paperless drug packs project
Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched an AR-powered paperless drug packs project, by linking the entire drug information to an electronic source on the Internet. The new project aims to enhance access to drug-related information in an easy and innovative way, improve treatment outcomes and avoid the medication errors. The move would help ...
Read More »UAE, Poland discuss boosting cooperation
WARSAW / WAM Dr Eman Ahmed Al Salami, UAE Ambassador to Poland, has met with Elżbieta Witek, Speaker of the Polish Parliament. During the meeting, the parties discussed aspects of cooperation between the UAE and Poland in a number of areas of common interest and ways to further develop them, especially in the parliamentary field. The UAE ambassador commended ...
Read More »UAE drone ban violators face AED100,000 fine, 6-month jail
Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained on Wednesday, through posts on its social media accounts, the penalties for flying a drone in violation of the ban issued by the competent authorities. According to Article 176 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Promulgation of Crimes and Punishment Code, “whoever flies over areas ...
Read More »Ukraine crisis: Putin at risk of personal sanctions, says Biden
Bloomberg President Joe Biden said he would consider personally sanctioning Vladimir Putin if he orders an invasion of Ukraine, escalating the US effort to deter the Russian leader from war. “Yes,†Biden said in Washington, in answer to a reporter’s question about whether he could see Putin facing US sanctions. “I would see that.†The US rarely levels sanctions ...
Read More »Mubadala Health announces its expansion plans into Dubai
Dubai / WAM Mubadala Health on Tuesday announced its foray into the provision of healthcare services in Dubai. The expansion of Mubadala Health into Dubai is in collaboration with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Ministry of Health & Prevention (MoHAP). Mubadala Health is committed to a significant investment in Dubai’s healthcare sector, starting with the opening of ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler’s giving will remain in nation’s memory: Ajman Ruler
AJMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, extended his greetings and best wishes to His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his assumption to power in the emirate of Sharjah. His ...
Read More »Cambodia marks National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI / WAM The Kingdom of Cambodia celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day by expressing its commitment to sustainable development. Also, it hosted a series of classical dance routines from the ‘Golden Land’. Highlights included a ‘Best Wishes’ dance, traditionally performed to give blessings to monarchs and leaders, and a Ramayana dance drama based on the Sanskrit epic. ...
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