July, 2018

• 30 July

  UAE-Indonesia pact to boost halal sector, promote trade exchange

  

  JAKARTA / WAM The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s National Standardisation Agency (BSN) and National Accreditation Committee (KAN) to officially recognise halal certificates issued by KAN. ESMA Director-General Abdulla Abdul Qader Al Maeeni told Salaam Gateway, which is a joint effort between Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre and Thomson ...

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• 30 July

  Imran Khan nears coalition government

  

  Bloomberg Pakistan’s Imran Khan is close to forming a coalition government and has decided his cabinet, which will name former Engro Corp. head Asad Umar as finance minister. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, or Movement for Justice, has “near” 135 seats right now, Arif Alvi, a senior PTI leader and lawmaker-elect, said. The PTI is currently negotiating with smaller parties, including the ...

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• 30 July

  Spain unveils emergency immigration measures

  Bloomberg The Spanish government approved emergency measures to handle a significant increase in the number of migrants reaching the country’s southern beaches. The administration will set up centres to process and identify migrants’ needs in their first few days, the prime minister’s office in Madrid said. The government said it expects the trend to continue for the rest of the ...

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• 30 July

  Security tightened as India puts millions at risk of deportation

  

  Bloomberg Security has been tightened across India’s northeastern state of Assam as millions discovered they were at risk of deportation following the release of the federal government’s controversial citizens list. About four million people saw their names were missing from the final draft of the list that was published by the Registrar General of India on Monday. Activists say the ...

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• 30 July

  Trump says he had ‘very nasty’ relationship with US special counsel

  

  Bloomberg President Donald Trump said he had a nasty and contentious business relationship with Robert Mueller, and he called on the special counsel to disclose such “conflicts of interest” in one of his most direct attacks on the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump didn’t say what those conflicts were, but he said he turned down Mueller ...

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• 30 July

  DIFC Courts, Smart Dubai to launch blockchain taskforce

  

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have partnered with Smart Dubai to create the world’s first Court of the Blockchain. Building on existing dispute resolution services, the alliance will initially explore how to aid verification of court judgments for cross-border enforcement. The partnership is the first step in creating a blockchain-powered future for the judiciary which ...

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• 30 July

  UAE leads in tolerance, coexistence and giving around the world

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has established its stature as a leading country in terms of spreading the values of humanity and the spirit of giving and peaceful coexistence between communities and has become a driver of cooperation, tolerance, and dialogue between religions around the world. International organisations highlighted the UAE’s international efforts to adopt and promote humanitarian values, ...

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• 30 July

  Nama promotes cross-cultural initiatives in Brazil

  SHARJAH / WAM Women Advancement Establishment (Nama), and its entities are currently in preparation for their first large-scale international mission to Brazil, Sao Paulo, starting August 2, with leading Brazilian organisations, entrepreneurs and market leaders dedicated to boosting women’s participation opportunities in economy and society. Nama, along with its three affiliates: the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), Irthi Contemporary Crafts ...

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• 30 July

  Etihad Airways ramps up services to Canada

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Effective October 28, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Canada’s largest city, Toronto, from three to five weekly services. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring 40 seats in Business Class and 340 in Economy Class. Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We are thrilled ...

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• 30 July

  TRA organises lecture on security awareness

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The General Authority for Regulating the Telecommunications Sector (TRA), organised a staff security awareness lecture entitled, “We Are All Partners in Our Nation’s Security,” to strengthen the strategic partnership and create security and national awareness among segments of society. The lecture, held in cooperation with Al Ameen Service, detailed the importance of involving citizens and residents ...

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