April, 2020

• 23 April

  Drive launched to disinfect petrol stations on Ajman highways

  

  Ajman / WAM As part of the government’s continuous efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development has launched a drive to disinfect petrol stations located on the highways of the Emirate of Ajman. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, on Wednesday was briefed via video-call on the ...

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• 23 April

  DoE campaign to showcase critical role of energy sector

  

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a new campaign titled “Our Commitment – Our Nation’s Power” to highlight the critical role the energy sector plays in supporting communities and in the continuity of key sectors and maintaining social and economic stability in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. The campaign underlines the importance ...

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• 23 April

  Emirates plans to operate limited passenger flights

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates plans to operate passenger services to Frankfurt (April 25, 27 and 29), Jakarta (April 26), Johannesburg (April 25), Lagos (April 26), London Heathrow (April 23, 24, 26, 28 and 30), Madrid (April 29), Manila (April 24, 28 and 30), and Tunis (April 30). These services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home. Those ...

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• 23 April

  Ministry announces 518 new cases of Covid-19, 4 deaths

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention has conducted over 29,000 additional Covid-19 tests among citizens and residents, resulting in the detection of 518 new cases among various nationalities. The total number of cases in the UAE has now reached 8,756. The ministry also announced the full recovery of 91 patients after receiving the necessary medical care. ...

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• 23 April

  Adafsa launches drive to educate public about best food practices

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM As part of its preparations for the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has been carrying out intensive inspection campaigns targeting food facilities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. During the Holy Month, the ADAFSA will concentrate on inspecting food warehouses, distribution centres and retail stores, to ensure their ...

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• 23 April

  Khalifa Foundation to provide 4.5m Iftar meals

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation launched a project to provide 4.5 million Iftar meals during the Holy Month of Ramadan to workers in industrial areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. An official source from the foundation stated that this initiative is in line with the Ramadan Mir (ration) initiative that has ...

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• 23 April

  Ministry boosts food import processing, testing services

  

  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) announced that it has implemented a set of measures at UAE ports to facilitate and expedite the entry and testing of inbound food consignments. The move aims to ensure continued food supply in the run-up to the Holy Month of Ramadan. These measures include the deployment of higher numbers ...

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• 23 April

  South Korea economy shrinks the most since 2008 over virus

  

  Bloomberg South Korea’s virus-hit economy suffered the worst contraction since the global financial crisis in the first quarter, with a darkening outlook for global trade suggesting the country may fail to grow this year. Gross domestic product shrank 1.4% in the three months through March from the prior quarter, slightly above economists’ forecast of a 1.5% contraction, according to the ...

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• 23 April

  Thailand’s downturn means even monks are going hungry

  

  Bloomberg Thailand’s cherished Buddhist tradition of giving alms to monks is becoming yet another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many of them without enough food. Traditionally, Thais bring food to monks in exchange for blessings when the orange-robed clergy undertake early-morning rounds, but there are far fewer people on the streets because of a partial national lockdown. The nation’s ...

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• 23 April

  Gojek acquires payments startup Moka for $130m

  

  Bloomberg Indonesia’s ride-hailing and food-delivery giant Gojek has acquired a mobile point-of-sale startup called Moka for about $130 million, according to people familiar with the deal. The transaction, which has been under negotiations since last year, was completed about a month ago, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private. It hasn’t been announced ...

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