Abu Dhabi / WAM Although a very small percentage of the Sri Lankan population in the UAE wanted to go back home due to the present health situation, many among them changed their minds thanks to new job opportunities, said a top Sri Lankan diplomat. “Of an estimated 300,000 Sri Lankans here, less than ten percent of them – around ...

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Airport has become the first carbon-neutral airport in the GCC and the second in the Middle East to attain Level 3+ Neutrality accreditation from the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, issued by Airports Council International (ACI). This achievement, occurring when net carbon dioxide emissions over a full year are zero, reflects the excellence of the airport strategy ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for Covid-19 pandemic, in coordination with the Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has approved plans to reopen private schools with physical attendance for the new academic year. This allows parents and students to opt for online learning for the whole first term of the upcoming academic year, ...