Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has completed restoration and maintenance works on 140 schools and educational institutions in a number of Yemeni provinces as part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the education sector in Yemen, one of the areas most affected by the ongoing crisis. The ERC provided 14 vehicles to the Ministry of ...

Sharjah / WAM Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of the National Media Council (NMC) has said that UAE media’s and government communications services’ strategy is based on close cooperation in line with national values, so as to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development and happiness of society. Speaking at the International Government Communication Forum, which ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Complaints submitted by members of the public to the Ministry of Economy’s (MoE) Consumer Protection Department surged by 22% to 18,637 in 2015 from 15,221 in the year before. Complaints sent by consumers to the department varied from high prices of goods and products to defects and non-conforming items in cars, spare parts, electronics, mobile phones, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Negative economic and non-economic effects of money laundering and financing of terrorism have made it imperative to establish and introduce international regulation to control financial and banking operations, Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) has said. Speaking on the opening day of an Abu Dhabi ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority will host the World Aviation Safety Summit (WASS), returning to Dubai this year in its fourth edition. Taking place on April 25 and 26, WASS 2016 will address the ongoing challenges facing the global aviation industry and engage local and international stakeholders from regulatory authorities, airline operators, airport operators, aircraft manufacturers, ...

Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business The Emirates can transform into a world-class leisure and entertainment destination, if it takes a universal approach to exploring its unique geographical location, high quality attractions and investment in infrastructure, says PwC’s report — ‘UAE’s transformation into a world-class Leisure and Entertainment destination’. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of International Expo Consults (IEC) and organiser of ...

RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Did you ever know that animals often bear the brunt to make you look ‘good’? Dozens of rabbits and mices might have been tortured to make that shampoo and fragrant face cream that you use everyday. More than 115 million animals are used in testing laboratories around the world for the beauty products in the ...

Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Tracey Cunningham, one of Hollywood’s most sought after hair colourists, is all set to showcase her expertise at the region’s largest trade fair for beauty, hair, fragrances, and wellbeing. During Beautyworld 2016, she will deliver an educational showcase on how to attain the ‘celebrity look’. The renowned colourist and tastemaker, has been a prominent name ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The second edition of World Art Dubai fair is sure to generate a buzz among the booming Middle East contemporary art scene when it presents its unique selection of over 140 international galleries and artists from five continents praising Dubai as the ultimate cultural destination where East meets West. The much awaited show, run at Dubai ...

Dubai / WAM Earth Hour 2016 has achieved outstanding results for Dubai, as organised by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority for the ninth consecutive year, in line with the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin ...