February, 2020

• 15 February

  UAE, Russia to explore economic cooperation

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Industry (MOEI), will host the UAE-Russian Business Forum, on February 19. The forum aims to enhance and strengthen ties of trade, economic and investment cooperation between UAE, in general, and Sharjah, in particular, and the Federal Republic of Russia, and open ...

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• 15 February

  Seoul presses Tokyo to quickly end export curbs

  

  Bloomberg South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said Japan should take faster measures to lift export curbs on key semiconductor components. Japan should carry out “more visible and sincere steps” to remove the restrictions of such shipments to South Korea, Kang told her Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi at a meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Japan removed ...

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• 15 February

  Oil clinches biggest weekly gain despite gloomy demand outlook

  

  Bloomberg Oil clinched the best weekly gain for the year on signs the worst economic impacts of lethal viral outbreak have been accounted for, easing concern about free-falling demand for crude. Futures advanced 1.2% in New York, settling above $52 for the first time this month. Investor confidence was lifted after China reassured the international community that a huge spike ...

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• 15 February

  Dubai unveils 5G-enabled police patrol

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Police, in cooperation with Etisalat, officially unveiled the first 5G-enabled smart patrol in the Middle East and North Africa region. The smart police patrol is equipped with Artificial Intelligence technologies and high-tech cameras connected directly to the Control and Command room via 5G network. Brigadier Khaled Nasser Al-Razooqi, Director of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence ...

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• 15 February

  Kyrgyzstan PM praises GCTP efforts to support tolerance, peace globally

  

  BISHKEK / WAM Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday received a delegation from the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP), headed by its President, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan. Abylgaziev welcomed the delegation members and praised the council’s message of rallying international efforts to support tolerance and peace all over the world. He also commended his country’s ...

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• 15 February

  Abu Dhabi supports initiative to safeguard heritage in Comoros

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM An initiative designed to support the Union of the Comoros in its efforts to safeguard its living heritage has been completed successfully with the support of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi. The ‘Capacity building project for the safeguarding of Comoros’ intangible cultural heritage for sustainable development’, which was carried ...

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• 15 February

  EPAA to open Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre today

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), will on Sunday, open the Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre to consolidate vital and pioneering educational eco-tourism projects in the emirate. EPAA works to boost awareness, preserve and protect the environment, conserve biodiversity and wildlife, and promote eco-tourism in the interest of sustainable development. The innovative centre includes eight different halls ...

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• 15 February

  ‘Expo Dubai Balloon Festival’ to be launched in Oct

  

  Dubai / wam To mark the UAE hosting of the Expo Dubai, the UAE Balloon Team will organise Expo Dubai International Hot-Air Balloon Festival from October to December as part of the 15th UAE International Hot-Air Balloon Cup. Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Alamnsory, UAE Balloon President, told a press conference that the Expo Dubai festival would be the largest ever ...

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• 15 February

  RTA opens last two phases of roads leading to Expo 2020 Dubai

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on Saturday opened the last two phases of roads leading to Expo 2020 site. Construction work under these two phases included a flyover linking Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road and Expo Road as well as two flyovers on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road to ensure a smooth traffic flow to and ...

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• 15 February

  Sharjah showcases UAE’s rich history at Bologna Book Fair

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Italian city of Bologna is celebrating Sharjah as the guest of honour at their upcoming Children’s Book Fair – one of the most prestigious children’s book fairs in the world, which will be taking place from March 30 to April 2, 2020. Sharjah’s programme includes panel discussions, interactive activities and traditional shows which highlight the experiences ...

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