Abu Dhabi / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, has partnered with the UAE International Invers Council (UAEIIC) to support Emirati investments abroad and protect UAE export businesses globally. Both ECI and UAEIIC have the mandate to accelerate national economic diversification and sustain the competitiveness of businesses operating in the UAE. The alliance will help ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Denmark to lift the temporary suspension on flights originating from the UAE starting from February 7. The decision by Danish authorities to require travellers from all countries to receive a negative PCR test result 24 hours prior to travel and quarantine for a period ...

RIYADH / WAM The Joint Coalition Forces have intercepted and destroyed this evening additional bomb-laden UAVs. This was stated by the official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki. “A total of (4) bomb-laden UAVs launched systematically and deliberately by the terrorist Houthi militia to target civilians and civilian objects in the Southern Region ...

Bloomberg One year after the first glimmers of the catastrophe awaiting global oil markets — from deserted Chinese cities to grounded jets — crude is staging a remarkable turnaround. The crisis triggered by the deadly coronavirus was the worst the petroleum industry has ever seen. Fuel demand crashed by a fifth, prices slumped below zero, producers fought viciously over customers, ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has registered a new patent for its Hydronet project, adding to its track record of achievements. The Hydronet project uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning to monitor and control the water network in Dubai remotely. The project can be integrated with any SCADA system and provide real-time insights on the ...

SHARJAH / WAM Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC), Sharjah’s largest high-end venue for all types of social and corporate events and catering services, has announced that it is open for business again after weathering the unprecedented challenges presented by 2020, utilising the down-time for maintenance and refurbishment work that has served to enhance its world-class amenities. “JRCC plays ...

Sharjah / WAM German investors received a crash course in the investment opportunities abounding in Sharjah’s emerging industries at a high-profile business webinar organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), which operates under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Highlighting Sharjah’s advantages in providing an impressive growth and expansion platform for German companies in a wide range ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 192,241 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Sunday, 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 ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved capping operating capacity of commercial, economic and tourism activities, effective 7th February, to bolster precautionary measures implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19. The committee approved capping operating capacity of shopping malls to 40%, gyms, private beaches and swimming pools to 50%, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Denmark to lift the temporary suspension on flights originating from the UAE. The decision by Danish authorities to require travelers from all countries to receive a negative PCR test result 24 hours prior to travel and quarantine for a period of ten days upon ...