February, 2019

• 16 February

  Pilot phase of aerial mapping of agri areas using drones completed

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) completed the pilot phase of a research project to map agricultural areas across the UAE using drones. Aimed at facilitating the planning of future agricultural support services, the scheme will provide a wealth of raw data for analysis, such as the number and size of crop, livestock, and ...

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• 16 February

  ERC sends aid convoy to Ahwar district in Abyan

  ABYAN / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), sent a relief aid convoy to the population in Ahwar District in Abyan Governorate in a continuation to the UAE’s humanitarian aid provided to the liberated areas in Yemen. Awad Abu Bakr Al Saeedi, Head of Planning Committee in the district, extended his thanks and appreciation for the efforts of the ERC ...

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• 16 February

  Sheikha Fatima campaign steps up efforts to support Rohingyas in Bangladesh

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikha Fatima Global Humanitarian Campaign stepped up efforts to treat thousands of women and children in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, under the supervision of a group of doctors from the UAE and Bangladesh. Noura Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Women’s Union (GWU), said that these latest efforts are part of the ...

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• 16 February

  RAK Ruler opens new facility of Ginox Swiss

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Saturday, inaugurated the new facility of Ginox Swiss, a world leader in the manufacturing of professional kitchens. The opening ceremony was attended by Jérôme Hofer, CEO of Ginox Swiss, senior officials and media. Sheikh Saud said the ...

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• 16 February

  IDC highlights importance of education, 4IR tech, innovation

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2019, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, wrapped up on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. HE Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Bawardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, kicked off the final day ...

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• 16 February

  Customs World develops RIISE

  

  DUBAI / WAM Customs World, a subsidiary of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), created a first of its kind platform based on the accumulative experiences of Dubai Customs. RIISE, the new platform, will be rolled out globally to empower different countries with a cost-effective and sustainable customs system that allows to effectively and transparently manage core customs ...

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• 16 February

  Al Ruwais fishery opens in Yemen’s Mocha

  

  Mocha / WAM A project to enable the fishing industry in Yemen has been inaugurated in Mocha, following reconstruction works by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC). Al Ruwais fishery will enable the small-scale fishing industry to thrive once again, opening up opportunities for Yemenis to improve their economic situation. Commenting on the opening, Sultan Abdullah Mahmoud, Director-General of the Mocha ...

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• 16 February

  DP World increases water supplies to Berbera, Somaliland

  

  BERBERA / WAM DP World has launched a new water distribution centre increasing water supplies in Somaliland’s Berbera by 60%. The $1 million project started in 2018 and includes four water wells, two shallow pools, two water troughs, a concrete reservoir tank and seven kilometre pipeline connected to the main water supply. The project, powered by a hybrid solar system ...

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• 16 February

  RTA opens main bridge leading to Expo 2020 site

  Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened on Saturday a main bridge at the intersection of Expo Road and Al Asayel Street. The bridge is a part of Phase 5 of the roads network leading to Expo site. The completion rate of this phase has exceeded 50 percent, and construction will complete this June. “RTA has ...

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• 16 February

  Dafza to showcase premium services to F&B sector at Gulfood

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) announced its participation in the 24th edition of Gulfood, which is taking place at Dubai World Trade Center between February 17-21, under the theme “The World of Good, The World of Food”. Dafza is one of the UAE’s biggest supporters of the Halal food industry, and will highlight its efforts to ...

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