NICOSIA / AP European Union member states have rejected Turkey’s demand that its citizens be granted the freedom to relocate and transfer money, services and goods to EU member Cyprus under any deal reunifying the ethnically divided island, the Cypriot president said on Saturday. Nicos Anastasiades said all EU leaders consider it a “bad precedent” for Cyprus or any …

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai on Saturday said that the UAE will continue to build its economic capacity in line with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the close follow up of Abu …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, on the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted the Military Hospital in Kabul, leaving many innocent people killed and injured. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa reiterated UAE’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all …

  Dubai / WAM The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) Dubai, ordered closure of 8,894 social networking accounts that were used to peddle counterfeit goods in 2016. The crackdown was part of protecting trademarks and eliminating practices that are harmful to e-commerce and the sustainability of businesses in Dubai. The Electronic Compliance …

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dar Al Ber Society (DABS) committed to the service of the Holy Quran, has opened the new Nad Al Hamar Quran study Centre, Dubai, after giving it a thorough facelift. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Dar Al Ber, said the renovated Quran memorisation centre provides an array of Quran services to female …

  Dubai / WAM In line with the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to promote innovation and creativity in the clean and renewable energy sector, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised the Shams Dubai Solar Rollers competition for high school students in cooperation with American company Solar Rollers. As the first event to be held outside the United States, …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company “Musanada” announced that work is progressing in 10 veterinary clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, whereby 6 of which will be handed over to Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) in the near future. The project is part of Musanada’s efforts to contribute to the achievement of the objectives …

  BEIRUT / AP Twin blasts on Saturday near holy shrines frequented by Shiites in the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least 40 people, most of them Iraqis, according to Syrian and Iraqi officials. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks. IS militants have carried out similar attacks before against Shiite shrines in the Syrian capital and …

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) commended the foundation stone laying ceremony of Senegal’s National Road No.2 (Ndioum – Ourossogui – Bakel) project. ADFD, one of the key financiers of the 336-km long infrastructure project, allocated a concessionary loan of AED53 million (US$15 million). Senegalese President, His Excellency Macky Sall, attended the ceremony and …

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Knowledge without Borders (KwB), a Sharjah-based cultural initiative, is continuing to share its insights and experiences with visitors to ITB Berlin 2017, the world’s leading travel trade show, which runs from March 8-12, in Berlin, Germany. KwB is illustrating its rich and creative presence to the visitors, experts and delegates at the fair with a …