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Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday, received at Al Bahr Palace, a delegation of top officials, media personnel, poets, sportspersons, artists, members of the Federal National Council (FNC), and military men, who paid a visit to the UAE Armed ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a resolution granting nationals of countries facing war and natural disasters a one-year stay permit, in solidarity with the people of affected nations and to offer them a chance to improve ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Kazakhstan Embassy in the UAE concluded its preparations for the planned official visit of a high-level Emirati delegation comprising 22 businessmen, chairmen of board of directors and executives from leading Emirati companies that operate in various sectors, which will be held from July 3-6. The visit will include the delegation’s participation in several international events, ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), commissioned fifteen 132/11 kV substations in Salal, Saih Al Shuaib, Expo 2020, Warsan 1, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Al Markad, Nad Al Hammar, Business Bay, Zabeel 2, as of 20th May 2018, at a total cost of AED1.73 billion. Speaking on the occasion, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD ...

Dubai / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), announced that it has started receiving tax returns for the tax period ending May 31, from businesses registered for Value Added Tax (VAT). These returns were submitted via the e-Services portal on the authority’s official website, which enables easy and accurate tax submissions. In a press statement issued on Monday, the FTA ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by ICT Fund, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Huawei, launched the projects presentation phase of the ‘Seeds for the Future’ 2018 Competition. The competition, held under the Patronage of Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, ...

DUBAI / WAM Passengers travelling through Dubai International (DXB), can now virtually explore Dubai and experience the wide array of offerings available, thanks to a new, technologically advanced digital installation set up in Terminal 3, Concourse A, which even creates and sends passengers a tailor-made, two-day Dubai itinerary via email based on the their interests and preferred experiences. Launched by ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), earned an accreditation level of ‘reduction’ from the Airports Council International’s (ACI’s) Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The programme provides a unique common framework and tools for active carbon management at airports, covering operational activities that contribute most to carbon emissions. In 2011, AUH was the first airport in the Middle East ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs, on Monday, received a Chinese delegation who had come to learn about Dubai Customs’ experience in developing and disrupting customs business. The Director of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, welcomed the Chinese delegates who are from Yiwu City in Zhejiang Province. Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive Director of the Clients Management Division, Younis Othman, Director ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, implemented new features enhancing its chauffeur services in the UAE. Effective immediately, customers will be able to book and manage Etihad’s chauffeur services directly through theairline’s upgraded mobile optimised website without having to call Etihad’s Contact Centre or a travel agent. Customers can now book and confirm ...