March, 2016

• 21 March

  Set sailing in Abu Dhabi

  

  RITIKA SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS Offering a stimulating alternative to explore the picturesque skyline and coastline of Abu Dhabi from the waterfronts, Jalboot ferry service has won many hearts in the region. A unique mode of transport, with strategically-planned stoppages, Jalboot has taken the tourism industry by a storm. Some see it as an unconventional transport option during peak traffic ...

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• 20 March

  flydubai offers US$20,000 to each crash victim’s family

  

  DUBAI / WAM flydubai has announced that it is organising a programme of hardship payments to the families of the passengers of the plane which crashed early Saturday at Rostov-on-Don Airport, in Russia. The carrier said that it would allocate US$20,000 per passenger, in accordance with the Conditions of Carriage. The move aims to address any immediate financial needs of ...

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• 20 March

  CEO for happiness, positivity at all government bodies

  

  The cabinet also approved a range of initiatives and projects, submitted by Ohoud Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness, as part of the national happiness programme. The programme includes appointment of a CEO for happiness and positivity at all government bodies, and the establishment of councils for happiness and positivity at federal entities. Certain hours will be allocated ...

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• 20 March

  ‘Ministry of Finance, Happiest Ministry’ initiative launched

  ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance (MoF) has launched an internal initiative titled, ‘Ministry of Finance, Happiest Ministry,’ which includes a number of programmes in line with the country’s strategy to achieve people’s happiness, enhance the satisfaction levels of the Ministry’s employees, and develop services to ...

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• 20 March

  Humaid Al Qatami thanks elderly for their ‘sacrifices’

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) marked International Happiness Day on Sunday by organising a series of activities and programmes at the Authority’s Family Gathering Centre. The centre is the only dedicated centre in the emirate that provides both in-patient as well as outpatient services for the elderly. His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board ...

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• 20 March

  Hamdan bin Mohammad regulates cars’ passenger transport in Dubai

  DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved the Executive Council Resolution No. (6) for the year 2016, regulating carpooling in Dubai, as part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) plan to develop transportation sector in the Emirate. The Resolution also aims to ...

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• 20 March

  Dubai to host ‘Emergency Management’ meet today

  DUBAI / WAM Decision-makers, management consultants, safety and security personnel and representatives of relief and emergency preparedness institutions are gathering in Dubai for the 11th International Emergency and Catastrophe Management Conference and Exhibition (IECM) and the Dubai International Ambulance Conference (DIAC) which are taking place from March 21-23 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Spreading across 4,500 square ...

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• 20 March

  Mohamed bin Zayed approves final design of ‘Martyr’s Memorial’

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has approved the final design of the UAE Memorial, which will be built in preparedness for the 2016 Commemoration (Martyr’s) Day. “The values of patriotism, loyalty and selflessness displayed by the sacrifice of the ...

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• 20 March

  RTA’s new bridge to ease traffic flow in Dubai

  Dubai / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a new bridge serving inbound traffic from Al Aathar Road heading towards Al Hadiqa Road above Al Wasl Road. The ramp will ease traffic flow coming from Jumeirah Road and Al Aathar Road in the direction of Al Hadiqa Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. The RTA will maintain the same ...

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• 20 March

  Mubadala restructures its Investment in EBX Group

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Mubadala Development Company has confirmed that it has finalised the restructuring of its $2bn preferred equity investment in the EBX Group, and opened an office in Rio de Janeiro to manage its investment portfolio in Brazil. Mubadala initiated the restructuring process in early 2013 when the EBX Group was unable to meet certain obligations under the ...

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