April, 2021

• 25 April

  ‘Electoral process journey’ digital initiative launched

  ABU DHABI / WAM As part of its efforts to raise awareness about the Federal National Council (FNC) Elections, and in its capacity as the General Secretariat of the National Election Committee (NEC), the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA) launched the ‘Electoral Process Journey’ digital initiative on its website, in a bid to promote a culture ...

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• 25 April

  Oil posts weekly loss with market facing patchy demand rebound

  

  Bloomberg Oil falls this week with spreading coronavirus cases in countries such as India tempering optimism around positive signs out of the US and Europe. Futures in New York rise the most in over a week, but were unable to reverse a 1.6% weekly loss as the market weighed a global economic reopening that’s coming in fits and starts. The ...

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• 25 April

  Project with 60 % completion to get power connection: Sewa

  

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) announced the reduction of the completion rate required to submit the approval files for the electrical executive plans for the new buildings (shop drawing) to 60 percent instead of 75 percent. Electricity contractors can now submit the approval files for the operational plans according to the new percentage while ...

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• 25 April

  Marine transport network in Dubai to see 188% rise

  Dubai / WAM Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that RTA’s marine transport network would expand by 188 percent to span 158 kilometer, and the number of scheduled passenger lines would see a 400 percent upswing to 35 lines under a master plan running up to ...

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• 25 April

  Covid-19: UAE sees 1,793 new recoveries

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 212,779 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. As ...

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• 25 April

  Al Tayer: 188% rise in marine transport network by 2030

  

  Dubai / WAM Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that RTA’s marine transport network would expand by 188 percent to span 158 km, and the number of scheduled passenger lines would see a 400 percent upswing to 35 lines under a master plan running up to ...

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• 25 April

  Dubai Customs makes 204 seizures at airports in Q1

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs works hard to ensure all passengers visiting Dubai enjoy an incredible airport experience that can really enhance their journey. The Passenger Operations Department plays an essential role in ensuring a streamlined passenger flow and at the same time protecting the society from the hazards of illegitimate drugs and prohibited items. Figures released by Dubai Customs ...

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• 25 April

  Dewa gets LEED Platinum Rating for green buildings

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) Distribution Power Division Complex in Al Ruwayyah has received the Platinum Rating for green buildings from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v4) awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), achieving 86 points. This is a new global recognition of Dewa’s success in implementing the highest international standards in ...

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• 25 April

  Sheikha Fatima instructs ERC to deliver Ramadan aid to families in Sudan

  

  KHARTOUM / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has started providing urgent humanitarian aid during the Holy Month of Ramadan to thousands of families in Khartoum, West Darfur, North Kordofan, Kassala, River Nile and Gezira and Northern. The gesture has been implemented on the directives of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of ...

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• 25 April

  Emirates to restart flights to Mexico City via Barcelona

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates announced it will resume four weekly services to Mexico City (MEX) via Barcelona (BCN) from July 2, re-opening connectivity and boosting trade and tourism while providing customers worldwide with more connectivity, convenience and choice. The BCN-MEX route will be operated with a two-class Emirates Boeing 777-200LR which offers 38 Business Class seats in a 2-2-2 ...

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