DUBAI / WAM The National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing (NPHW) launched a national campaign for mental support for all UAE residents to help them overcome the psychological impact resulting from the spread of Covid-19. More than 50 experts in the fields of psychology, mental and social support, and life skills are participating in the initiative. The National Campaign for ...

Bloomberg Saudi Arabia, Russia and other large oil producers are negotiating for a deal to stem the historic price rout, even as leaders trade barbs in public. “President Putin and Russian side in general are keen to engage in constructive negotiations, which is the only way to stabilise the international energy market,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a pre-recorded ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (Adnic) contributed AED3 million to Ma’an Abu Dhabi towards the ‘Together We Are Good’ programme to support the UAE community in addressing the impact of Covid-19. Adnic commends the UAE authorities for taking fast and decisive action to fight against the spread of Covid-19 and extends its gratitude to the brave ...

Bloomberg The sinking global economy is suffering through a colossal disinflationary shock that could briefly push it into dangerous deflation territory for the first time in decades. With many national economies all but shutting down in an effort to contain the coronavirus, prices on everything from oil and copper to hotel rooms and restaurant take-out are tumbling. “A powerful disinflationary ...

Abu Dhabi / emirates business India’s leading manufacturer of plastic packaging materials, Shrinath Flexipack Pvt Ltd, has finalised an agreement to build its first factory in the Middle East at Kizad. The investment of AED 55 million ($15 million) will allow the Hyderabad plastics player to set up on a greenfield site within Kizad’s Polymers Park. The new facility will ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) has announced that it carried out a total of 12,583 online transactions in 2019, and the number of visitors to the authority’s website reached 104,120, demonstrating a complete digital transformation for its service. ADHA said that it received the 12,583 requests through its online digital platforms, including 2,929 requests ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi (DMT) has announced the launching of a bus-on-demand service named “Abu Dhabi Healthcare Link”. The move is in appreciation of the great effort from healthcare providers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to control the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. This ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Adnoc Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, launched a dedicated essentials shelf containing all home necessities and supplies in one place. Customers will now be able to shop for day-to-day essentials and food supplies such as milk, rice, sugar, salt and flour for discounted, competitive pricing at select Adnoc Oasis convenience stores. “We ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) announced that all free zones in emirate have put in place remote working for 95 percent of their staffs, in line with directives of the federal and local authorities in a bid to maintain business continuity, while also ensuring the safety and security of employees. Aligned with the best international practices ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) announced the launch of eight new e-services, aimed at delivering greater efficiency and time savings for students, parents and teachers. The e-services, which include transcript, report card and certificate attestations, and appointment letter generation for educators, are available via the Adek website and on TAMM – the ...