ABU DHABI / WAM The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund) on Tuesday announced it will expand its grant-making criteria to help partners meet core emergency operating needs precipitated by the Covid-19 crisis. The move aims to ensure the survival of small, grassroots conservation organisations whose finances have been impacted by the pandemic. To help organisations avoid layoffs, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Director-General of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) Obaid Rashid Al Shamsi, has said that the UAE is a pioneering global model in the way it responded to the pandemic, thanks to the government’s foresight and proactive approach in managing the crisis. In a speech on the occasion of International Day for ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Commercial Officers at Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) carried out 35,971 inspections on establishments since the beginning of coronavirus pandemic until September, to ensure they are adhering to precautionary measures. These campaigns were held periodically to ensure the safety of all establishments and practices across the Emirate of Sharjah. Likely, SEDD intensified its role during the ...