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Dubai to witness sustained economic growth in 2022

  Dubai / Gulf Time Dubai economy is expected to see sustained economic growth in 2022 supported by an expected uptick in business activity in the tourism and retail sectors, according to new analysis from Dubai Chamber. The data insights, released during a business seminar titled The Road Ahead: UAE and Dubai Economic Outlook and Opportunities in Dubai Exports, pointed ...

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Alpha Dhabi to invest $273m in Adnoc chemicals project, Ta’ziz

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC (ADH), the Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate and ADX-listed company, has announced that it will be investing about AED 1 billion ($27 million) in the Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company RSC Ltd, known as Ta’ziz. This step comes as part of Alpha Dhabi Holding’s expansion plans and future strategy announced last week ...

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Adaa migrates its data centre to G42 Cloud

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (Adaa) has become the first government entity to move its data centre to the G42 Cloud and expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across its digital operations. The move is in line with the emirate’s leadership directives to achieve the highest levels of integrity and continuously improve best governance practices. ...

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ERC to expand scope of health beneficiaries

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has launched a donation campaign, both inside and outside the country, aimed at enlarging the scope of beneficiaries of its health services and improve the quality of available services. Dr Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, ERC Secretary-General, said HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region ...

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Adaa is first government entity to migrate its data centre to cloud

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (Adaa) has become the first government entity to move its data centre to the G42 Cloud and expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across its digital operations. The move is in line with the emirate’s leadership directives to achieve the highest levels of integrity and continuously improve best governance practices. ...

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UAE condemns Houthi attempt to target Khamis Mushait, Abha Airport

  ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist militias’ attempts to attack civilians and civil objects in Khamis Mushait and Abha International airport in Saudi Arabia, with a bomb-laden drone, which was intercepted by the Coalition Forces. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), the UAE reiterated ...

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UAE, Sri Lanka to boost bilateral cooperation

  ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, met Sarath Weerasekera, Minister of Public Security of Sri Lanka, to discuss a number of issues of common concern. During the meeting, which was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi, the parties discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Sri Lanka ...

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UAE announces 131 new recoveries from Covid-19

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 310,797 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. ...

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Emirates makes travel easier to EU countries

  Dubai / WAM Emirates customers travelling from the UAE to EU member countries now have more opportunities to confidently make the most out of their travel journeys. The airline has been working closely with Al Hosn National Health System team to enable the readability and recognition of customers’ health credentials with EU verified QR codes, including Covid-19 vaccine status ...

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Dewa provides Arabic services on Amazon’s Alexa

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has started providing its smart services on Amazon Alexa in Arabic, becoming the first government utility in the world to do this. Customers can now review their monthly bills in Arabic, check past statements, details of electricity and water consumption, their carbon footprint, as well as connect their Dewa account ...

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