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DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched several initiatives over the course of the past year 2024 in collaboration with the World Health Organisation to support the National Programme to Combat Obesity and tackle childhood obesity. The ministry also signed a landmark agreement with a renowned company to develop the national scientific guide for obesity management and ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, is at the forefront of digital transformation, making significant strides in enhancing healthcare services and improving community well-being. With most healthcare services in Abu Dhabi digitalised, such as Sanadkom and the Sick Leave Attestation Service on TAMM, DoH is reshaping the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Thursday unveiled the new symbol for the UAE’s national currency, the “Dirham”, in a move that embodies the vision of the wise leadership, and the directives and ongoing support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Embodying its unwavering commitment to social responsibility beyond aviation, Etihad Airways has launched a series of transformative community outreach initiatives in Sri Lanka. These efforts are a cornerstone of the airline’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility strategy dedicated to humanitarian aid, education, and community empowerment, fostering meaningful, sustainable change in the communities it serves. “Rooted in Etihad’s core values ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Aviation Group (ADA) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Archer Aviation to deploy the first fleet of its Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft globally, starting this year. This initiative is part of Archer’s global “Launch Edition”, which was launched from Abu Dhabi in partnership with ADA to establish an initial ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Community Development (DCD) – Abu Dhabi, has launched the Volunteer in 60 Seconds initiative in collaboration with the Volunteers.ae platform. This initiative is designed to enhance the efficiency of the volunteer journey in Abu Dhabi, encourage individuals to engage in volunteer work, and foster a culture of volunteerism. The initiative significantly reduces the ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is organising social and recreational events for workers during the Eid Al Fitr holiday under the slogan “Our Workers, the Pulse of Our Business” in 10 different locations across the UAE. The events are held in collaboration with the ministry’s partners, including the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Authority for Identity, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group on Thursday announced the signing of a 50- year agreement with Oylz Terminals, a UAE-based oil supply and distribution provider, to develop a world-class clean petroleum storage facility in Khalifa Port. The agreement will see Olyz Terminals develop a state-of-the-art 600,000 cbm tank storage facility at Khalifa Port Logistics Hub in two phases, further enhancing ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, spoke by phone to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on the economy, trade, investment, renewable energy, infrastructure, and other key development priorities. The two leaders also discussed shared interests and ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME As vehicle technology becomes more advanced, car servicing becomes more expensive. The average cost of servicing, repairs, maintenance and tires is $126 a month for a new car, according to reports. Common servicing costs include oil change, filter change, labour, fluid top up, cleaning of AC air filter, typre check and 360-degree health check which are usually first ...