June, 2020

• 23 June

  EOS to invest AED200m in defence tech

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi-based EOS Advanced Technologies on Tuesday unveiled ambitious plans to invest AED200 million in the research and development (R&D) of next generation defence systems for the Middle East and North Africa region throughout the year 2021. During an interview, AbdulRahman Abdullah Al Blooshi, CEO of EOS Advanced Technologies, said, “We are targeting new promising markets ...

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• 23 June

  UAE, Turkmenistan discuss ways to curb Covid-19

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has reviewed ways of fostering bilateral relations between the UAE and Turkmenistan with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan. In a video call, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah and Meredov discussed boosting joint cooperation in various fields, including ...

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• 23 June

  Emirates Steel to purchase local scrap material for its production

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Steel on Tuesday announced its continued efforts to support trade and business in the UAE through purchasing local scrap material for use as feed stock in its production process. In a statement Tuesday, Emirates Steel said it is committed along with other steel producers to purchase all local scrap according to international prices. The company ...

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• 23 June

  Covid-19: UAE sends medical aid to Thailand

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE on Tuesday sent an aid plane carrying 11 metric tons of medical supplies to Thailand to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. This aid will assist approximately 11,000 medical professionals as they work to contain the virus. Commenting on the aid delivery, Saif Abdullah Mohammed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to ...

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• 23 June

  DIFC Academy signs deal to boost use of legal tech

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC Academy) and Thomson Reuters Mena announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to substantially boost the knowledge of legal technologies and legal research tools, and their use in the region. The partnership will see Thomson Reuters Legal provide a series of online sessions to legal professionals across the ...

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• 23 June

  Covid-19: UAE reports 657 new recoveries

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Tuesday that 40,000 additional Covid-19 tests had been conducted. In a statement, the ministry highlighted its aim to expand the scope of testing nationwide, to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of the intensified testing campaign, MoHAP detected ...

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• 23 June

  Dubai unveils digital mapping system for its landmarks

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality’s Geographic Information Systems, GIS, Centre has launched “Dubai Here”, an electronic system that provides access to geospatial data and maps of the emirate. The new system features 2D and 3D maps of Dubai’s land plots, assets, landmarks, structures and infrastructure facilities, with details ranging from masterplans and interiors of buildings, including commercial and residential units, ...

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• 23 June

  And, the mother of all bailouts amid Covid-19

  

  It can be said without fear of contradiction that the government’s strategy for dealing with the economy’s pandemic collapse is utterly simple: Throw money at the problem. Lots of money. That’s the chief legacy of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. Remember, it and other related measures will cost $2.4 trillion over a decade, with ...

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• 23 June

  Apple can’t ignore antitrust outcry

  

  Cupertino, we have a problem. Apple Inc kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference — a week-long annual event for the millions of programmers who create the apps that are enjoyed by roughly a billion iPhone users. It’s meant to be a platform for celebrating the tech giant’s developer community, but this year the backdrop is different — and not just ...

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• 23 June

  The French in no hurry to return to workplace

  After bringing everything to a screeching halt in an all-out war against the coronavirus, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to get the economy going again. The dark draconian days of the Covid-19 lockdown are over, confirmed cases have continued to fall, and June 22 marks a new roll-back of stay-at-home curbs as cinemas, museums and more schools reopen. To do ...

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