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Beirut / WAM The first phase of a UAE-funded aid campaign to help displaced Syrians in Lebanon in the winter of 2017 took off in the country’s southern city of Sidon. Supervised by the Humanitarian and Development Attache Office at the UAE Embassy in Beirut, the campaign titled “UAE Response to Displaced Syrians in Lebanon – Winter 2017” coincides with ...
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January, 2017
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5 January
‘Innovation Week’ to focus on role of ‘education’ in post-oil economy
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) will organise the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Innovation Week from January 10-16 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Launched to celebrate the achievements of TVET, the Innovation Week is the ...
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5 January
Sultan Al Qasimi issues law on Sharjah Archaeology Authority
Sharjah /Â WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a law on the organisation, objectives, liabilities and specialisations of Sharjah Archaeology Authority, (SAA). According to Law No. (2) of 2017, Sharjah Archaeology Authority enjoys corporate body status and full legal capacity to enable it to carry out its duties and ...
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5 January
Zayed Giving convoys begin humanitarian mission in Africa
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Zayed Giving convoys have begun their humanitarian mission in Africa, covering vast geographical swathes in Sudan, Egypt, Tanzania, Mauritania and Morocco. The convoys are conducting their mission under the supervision of the UAE’s doctors, in co-ordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and doctors who have volunteered to work in these countries. This charity ...
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5 January
Abu Dhabi Police launches smartphone application
Abu Dhabi / WAM Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP), launched on Wednesday the ‘Abu Dhabi Police Services’ application, accessible via smartphones, along with the official website of the General Command of the Abu Dhabi Police. The application can be downloaded from Play Store and other App Stores. The Abu Dhabi Police announced ...
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5 January
More people report crimes to Dubai Police via online
Dubai / WAM The Dubai Police received 6,669 reports in 2016 via its online ‘Report A Crime’ service and a smartphone application, reflecting a 10 percent increase over 2015’s figure of 5,351 reports. The crime reports were received by the electronic communication department under the General Directorate of Operations at the Dubai Police. The “Report A Crime” service operates through ...
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5 January
Abu Dhabi ME’s fastest-growing destination for key events
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, a division of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), made significant strides in bids to host a number of key conferences in the coming years. In total, the Bureau successfully submitted successful applications along with partners and stakeholders to host 14 conferences which are expected to attract ...
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5 January
RAKTDA partners with TUI India to boost emirate’s tourism sector
Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced a strategic partnership with TUI India Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading leisure travel companies in India, to promote and enhance its presence in the Indian market. With this alliance, Ras Al Khaimah TDA aims to further strengthen the key aspects of the destination amongst ...
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5 January
Abu Dhabi recruitment show to draw over 15,000 Emirati jobseekers
Abu Dhabi / WAM Tawdheef, a leading recruitment event for the UAE nationals looking for new jobs or keen to take the next career step, will offer something more than just job opportunities from government and private employers when it holds the 11th edition of the event from January 30 February 1 at Abu Dhabi Nation Exhibition Centre. Tawdheef ...
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5 January
Microsoft, Aldar Academies host ‘Microsoft in Education Day’
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business As part of its ongoing commitment to students and teachers around the world, Microsoft collaborated with leading education provider Aldar Academies to host a ‘Microsoft in Education Day’. Involving a day of edtech training, the event was organised to highlight the positive influence technology has in the classroom, and how it transforms teaching and ...
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