January, 2020

• 4 January

  Dubai distributes 4,200 housing plots to citizens in two years

  DUBAI / WAM The Director General of Dubai Municipality, Dawood Al Hajri, revealed that Dubai Municipality has distributed about 4,200 residential plots to citizens in a number of areas of the emirate during 2018 and 2019 and the allocation of these plots comes in implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime ...

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• 4 January

  UAE condemns Turkey’s plan to send troops to Libya

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has condemned a decision by Turkey to send military forces to Libya in a stark violation of the international community’s and UN Security Council’s resolutions on Libya, according to Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolution 1970 of 2011 to prevent the sale or supply of arms to Libya without its approval. Such a ...

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• 4 January

  Inflation target at risk if oil hits $90: Philippines

  

  Bloomberg Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas estimates oil prices will have to surge and persist at $90 a barrel for it to impact the central bank’s inflation forecast, Governor Benjamin Diokno said. It’s “too early to say,” Diokno said in a text message when asked if the latest geopolitical development between the US and Iran could threaten inflation targets and impact ...

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• 4 January

  VAT-registered businesses rise to 312,000 in two years, says FTA

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), announced that 2020 will see further evolution in the development of the FTA’s electronic systems, as part of its efforts to provide clear and simple procedures for managing, collecting and implementing federal taxes, ensuring higher rates of customer satisfaction. Al Bustani said that ...

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• 4 January

  UAE combats airborne epidemics in Yemen

  ADEN / WAM The United Arab Emirates has launched an extensive campaign to combat epidemics in cities and districts across the Red Sea Coast of Yemen, within the framework of its emergency response programme in the country, and in response to calls for help made by concerned Yemeni authorities. Hospitals in areas including Mokha, Taiz, Al Duraimi and Al Hodeidah ...

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• 4 January

  FTA highlights success of 2-year VAT implementation journey

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), announced that 2020 will see further evolution in the development of the FTA’s electronic systems, as part of its efforts to provide clear and simple procedures for managing, collecting and implementing federal taxes, ensuring higher rates of customer satisfaction. Al Bustani explained that ...

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• 4 January

  Etisalat launches first OpenRAN network in Mena

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etisalat on Saturday announced the successful launch of open virtual Radio Access Network (Open vRAN), becoming the first operator in Mena to achieve this technological feat. By supporting Open architecture, Open vRAN technology accelerates the delivery of mobile networks. The technology is the foundation of next-generation wireless infrastructure driven by innovation and open standards. The ...

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• 4 January

  MBRSG holds 4th station of ‘Future Trip’

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) staged the fourth station in the third edition of its ‘Future Trip’ programme. Themed ‘Future Governments,’ the activity was held with the aim of forging the leaders of the future and providing participants with expertise and hands-on experience relating to the latest government practices across a variety of fields, ...

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• 4 January

  Archery Tournament kicks off today at Liwa int’l festival

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Archery Tournament will kick off on Sunday at the Liwa International Festival 2020 from 08:00 to 17:00. Organised by the Higher Organising Committee, under the supervision of the Al Dhafra Shooting Club, the two-day competition is open to persons of all nationalities above the age of 12. Competitors will use 50-metre shotguns and 10-metre air ...

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• 4 January

  Second edition of E88 Market attracts 20,000 visitors

  

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The second edition of E88 Market, a 21-day outdoor food, shopping and entertainment festival, organised by the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC) on its sprawling grounds in Sharjah, has attracted a visitor footfall of more than 20,000 visitors, from diverse nationalities and across different age groups. With an alluring combination of delicious food and ...

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