January, 2022

• 10 January

  UAE, Norway discuss boosting cooperation

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has discussed with Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway, the cooperation relations between the two countries. In a phone call, the two sides also reviewed a number of issues related to the work programme of the ...

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• 10 January

  RTA adds 2219 new vehicles to Dubai taxi fleet

    Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a contract for the procurement of 2,219 new vehicles to enhance the fleet of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC). The new batch includes 1,775 hybrid vehicles powered by fuel and electricity. Therefore, the total number of hybrid vehicles in Dubai Taxi fleet jumps to 4,105 vehicles, which constitutes 71 ...

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• 10 January

  SteelFab 2022 kicks off with over 150 exhibitors

  

    SHARJAH / WAM The 17th “SteelFab 2022”, Mena’s largest event of its kind, will kick off on Monday at Expo Centre Sharjah. Running from January 10-13, the 4-day event is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. With over 150 exhibitors of the major local and international players in metalworking field, ...

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• 10 January

  Mohammed issues decrees to regulate Dubai Chambers

  

    Dubai / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved legislations aimed at creating a new legal framework for Dubai Chambers and their Boards of Directors. The legislations are aimed at helping Dubai Chambers achieve their strategic objectives, reinforcing Dubai’s ...

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• 10 January

  DAFZ launches talent pass to attract innovators to Dubai

  

      Dubai / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) on Sunday launched the ‘Talent Pass’ licence for freelance work (self-employment). The new licence that will be available for people with special skills and expertise from around ...

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• 10 January

  Dubai to develop 19th century neighbourhood into cultural destination

  

    Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved the ‘Rehabilitation and Revitalisation of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Strategy’ and the ‘Public Art Strategy’ that form part of a broader strategic framework to preserve local heritage and strengthen Dubai’s position as a city ...

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• 10 January

  UAE announces 913 new recoveries from Covid-19

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 469,401 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, 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 treatment. ...

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• 10 January

  ‘Extreme Weekends’ begin at Sheikh Zayed Festival

    Abu Dhabi / WAM “Extreme Weekends”, a series of astonishing live motorcycle shows taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, has begun with thrilling shows on its first weekend, and will continue until January 30. On day one of the event, four world-renowned bikers performed mind-boggling stunts on a special track set near the Emirates Fountain, ...

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• 10 January

  RTA adds 2219 new vehicles to Dubai taxi fleet

  

    DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a contract for the procurement of 2,219 new vehicles to enhance the fleet of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC). The new batch includes 1,775 hybrid vehicles powered by fuel and electricity. Therefore, the total number of hybrid vehicles in Dubai Taxi fleet jumps to 4,105 vehicles, which constitutes 71 ...

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• 10 January

  Clock is ticking for UK to ease $24 billion jump in energy bills

  

    Bloomberg UK households face a $24 billion spike in their energy bills in April, and the government is running out of time to do something about the biggest reason why: ballooning wholesale costs. Finding a way to help energy companies lessen that 18 billion-pound jolt, or at least spread it over several years, would be the most effective option, ...

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