January, 2018

• 7 January

  UAE plans to distribute 70% VAT revenues to local governments

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired on Sunday the first Cabinet session of the new year and highlighted the importance of choosing the year 2018 to be the ‘Year of Zayed’. The session was held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, ...

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• 7 January

  Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in Shis area of Khorfakkan

  Sharjah / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inspected on Sunday a number of vital service projects and road networks in the mountainous area of Shis in Khorfakkan. Upon his arrival, the Ruler of Sharjah received a warm welcome from the people of Khorfakkan, who expressed their gratitude to ...

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• 7 January

  FTA urges businesses to complete VAT registration

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), urged the business sector to complete the registration requirements for Value Added Tax (VAT), purposes, commending the commitment and high turnout in the registration process. The FTA confirmed that the registration process is continuing and other businesses that did not register to date should register immediately to avoid fines and legal proceedings. ...

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• 7 January

  Children born in 2018 receive ‘Eyal Zayed’ souvenirs

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Departments of Naturalisation & Residency have begun distributing souvenirs entitled, “Your Country is Your Responsibility” from HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to the parents of UAE nationals born in 2018. The Symbolic souvenir, entitled Eyal Zayed or ‘Zayed’s ...

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• 7 January

  UAE, Morocco discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita, at the ministry on Sunday. During a meeting, they discussed the fraternal relations and existing co-operation between the two countries. They also reviewed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the ...

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• 7 January

  ADSW to celebrate Sheikh Zayed’s insipring mission

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), stated that the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 (ADSW 2018) is special, as it will be held in the Year of Zayed and will coincide with the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, which was established to ...

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• 7 January

  DWTC set to host 172,000 trade visitors in January

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to kick off another new and exciting exhibitions season with a packed schedule of events this January, expected to play host to more than 172,000 trade visitors and 6,000 exhibiting companies. These industry leading events range from healthcare and science, to technology and design, including Arab Health, the ...

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• 7 January

  ‘Sheikh Mohammed is a unique global figure’

  RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, described the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as an inspirational leader and a unique global figure. “He believes in adopting innovation and excellence, generating new ...

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• 7 January

  Video competition for content creators launched

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Studio City, a regional platform for companies within the broadcasting, filmmaking, media production and entertainment sectors, in collaboration with in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs in tech, design and media developed to help nurture ideas and businesses to the next phase of growth, launched a competition inviting content creators to showcase their talent through innovatively produced ...

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• 7 January

  Evoteq-SHA agreement to lead digital transformation of healthcare sector

  

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Evoteq signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), to collaborate on projects that facilitate the digital transformation of the healthcare sector in Sharjah. The agreement, whereby the SHA will seek to utilise Evoteq’s expertise in exploring the feasibility of digitally transforming its services, is intended at reforming the healthcare sector in ...

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