Abu Dhabi / WAM Organisations, countries, and established networks across the Middle East must work together to protect cultural heritage during armed conflicts, according to a leading member of the International Centre for the Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM). Zaki Aslan, Director of ICCROM-ATHAR Regional Conservation Centre in Sharjah, said the preservation of heritage sites requires …

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Airport FreeZone Authority (DAFZA) confirmed its intention to explore new opportunities for enhancing economic, commercial and investment ties with Germany investors. This falls under an ambitious marketing plan aimed at introducing the competitive advantages of the Freezone to the global business community and attracting direct foreign investments to further push national economic development …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Ministry of Community Development has launched ‘Masarrah’, a community card for Emirati citizens 60 years old and above, which offers them a variety of services and exclusive privileges. Masarrah – meaning ‘happiness’ in Arabic – has been issued in co-operation with several federal and local government entities as well as private sector agencies to …