December, 2020

• 14 December

  Muslim Council of Elders launches peace academy

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Muslim Council of Elders, under the Chairmanship of His Eminence Dr Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has announced the launch of the ‘Hokama Peace Academy’ as part of its continued commitment to spreading the values of tolerance, peace and coexistence among the next generation of academics, scholars and leaders. The inaugural edition of ...

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• 14 December

  UAE, Israel export credit agencies to boost economic relations, trade

  

  DUBAI / WAM In a landmark agreement, the export credit agencies of UAE and Israel have signed a cooperation agreement to develop economic relations between the two countries, broadening the export financing possibilities for their exporters. Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, and The Israel Foreign Trade Risks Insurance Corporation (ASHR’A) have agreed to jointly create ...

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• 14 December

  UAE, Thailand ink mutual visa waiver agreement

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of Kingdom of Thailand signed a mutual visa waiver to facilitate the issuance of visas to the citizens of the two countries. Under the agreement, citizens of the UAE holding diplomatic and special passports are exempt from entry visas to the Kingdom of Thailand, noting that ...

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• 14 December

  Dewa wins gold accolade

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), for the second time, has won Gold for Government Sector in the Dubai Human Development Award 2020. This new achievement shows Dewa’s commitment to providing a positive and inspiring working environment. It also shows Dewa’s efforts to invest in its human resources to achieve the highest standards of excellence and efficiency. ...

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• 14 December

  UAE to host 20th IORA member states meeting

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM On December 17, the UAE will host the 20th Council of Ministers Meeting of Member States of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), chaired by Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State. The UAE will also host the 22nd meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials of IORA Member States, chaired by Abdul Nasser Al ...

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• 14 December

  Etihad, UN Women join hands for women’s empowerment

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women, has signed a partnership agreement with Etihad Aviation Group, establishing the UN entity’s first-ever airline partnership to promote global efforts to empower women. The Etihad Aviation Group joins UN Women in the Generation Equality campaign, committed to engaging passengers, employees, ...

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• 14 December

  Dewa wins Gold at Dubai Human Development Award

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), for the second time, has won Gold for Government Sector in the Dubai Human Development Award 2020. This new achievement shows Dewa’s commitment to providing a positive and inspiring working environment. It also shows Dewa’s efforts to invest in its human resources to achieve the highest standards of excellence and efficiency. ...

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• 14 December

  Boosting local production of poultry, fish discussed

  DUBAI / WAM Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment , toured Ras Al Khaimah Poultry and Feeding Company (RAPCO), accompanied by its Chairman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi. They discussed the challenges facing the poultry and feed sectors in the UAE, and ways to overcome them with the objective of increasing local food production ...

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• 14 December

  UAE top destination for rain enhancement study

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, Director of the National Centre of Meteorology and President of the Regional Association II (Asia) of WMO, reiterated that the UAE has established itself as a top global destination for prominent international events serving various sectors. As part of its continued commitment to addressing the pressing issues directly impacting the lives of ...

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• 14 December

  UK grids get $40b budget to meet net-zero targets

  

  Bloomberg UK energy grids will have 30 billion pounds ($40 billion) to spend on ensuring the nation’s pipes and wires are able to cope with meeting the nation’s net zero emissions target by 2050. The budget is for service, maintenance, upgrades and repairs on gas and power grids for the next five years, and is 20% higher than the spending ...

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