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Water-stressed areas receive clean water this World Water Day

To support the theme of this year’s World Water Day “Leaving no one behind”, Metito collaborates with Planet Water Foundation to serve daily water needs in the Palghar district in India through innovative technologies Nearly 663 million people lack access to an improved water source and this number is expected to increase ......Read More

Saturday, March 23, 2019

United Nations Environment Assembly - Green Hope makes an impact

Dubai, UAE, March 20, 2019: A Green Hope youth delegation comprising of members from Dubai , Canada and Sweden made an indelible impact at the 4th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly ( UNEA ) which concluded in Nairobi on 15th March. The UNEA is the world's foremost event on environmental sustainability and was attended by ......Read More

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Ministry of Health follows best international practices in the Medical Examination for Residency

Dr. Hussein Al Rand: Medical fitness examination for residency purposes falls within the top prioritized services UAE, Dubai, March 19, 2019: The Ministry of Health and Prevention is very keen to upgrade all medical services provided to the public. The residence-visa medical check-up, which falls within the ministry’s priorities, are being developed day after day to immunize the society against infectious diseases, speed up medical examinations procedures with high accuracy and help obtain the residence-visa swiftly and ensure the happiness of the community members using innovative and leading work mechanisms. The Medical examination centres for Residency offer a ......Read More

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Dubai Customs empowers youth at UAE Career Fair 2019

Dubai, UAE, March 18, 2019: “Empowering national youth is our goal” is the logo and vision that embedded Dubai Customs’ efforts in recruiting and attracting Emirati university graduates to work with them. With this logo Dubai Customs is taking part in the UAE Career Fair 2019 with more focus on the people of determination ......Read More

Monday, March 18, 2019
Sharjah Chamber: Positive Indicators on the Economic Growth in the Emirate during the Last Two Month ...

March 18, 2019 - Dubai, UAE: Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has revealed positive indicators on the economic growth in the Emirate of Sharjah despite the global and regional business environment challenges. The chamber said: “The beginning of the year 2019 witnessed a remarkable growth in terms of the number of the new memberships, certificates of origin and transactions. The matter that reflects the investor confidence in the investment environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as the rewarding opportunities availed by the Emirate for the working companies in it.” Sharjah Chamber stated that January 2019 recorded a growth of 28% in the ......Read More

Monday, March 18, 2019

Dubai Customs inks “Virtual Stock Guarantee” MoU with Dubai Free Zones Council

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum: The agreement supports the 50 Year Charter in creating the first virtual commercial zone in the region Sultan bin Sulayem: We follow the directives of our wise leadership in developing initiatives to facilitate business activities and maintain economic growth Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni: The Virtual Stock ......Read More

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Dubai Customs concludes 24th edition of Carpet & Art Oasis 2019

Dubai, UAE, March 16, 2019: Dubai Customs concluded the 24th edition of its Carpet & Art Oasis 2019, which ran this year under the theme “Mix of art and innovation”. The exhibition was organized on the City Walk, one of Dubai’s vibrant places, and it drew 63,000 visitors over 26 days. A total of 15 local exhibitors, ......Read More

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Dubai Customs joins Ministry of Climate Change's Innovation Talks

Dubai, UAE, 16 March 2019: Under the sponsorship and presence of His Excellency Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Customs, represented by the Service Innovation Department, joined the Innovation Talks organized by the Ministry. A number of influential personalities and leaders in ......Read More

Saturday, March 16, 2019
DFSA signs MoU with Bank Al Maghrib

Dubai, UAE; March 14, 2019: The Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA") has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with Morocco’s Bank Al Maghrib to cooperate in the authorisation and supervision of banks operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Kingdom of Morocco. The ......Read More

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Child Safety Department Launches ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors' Initiative for Youth

In collaboration with several federal and local entities Programme aims to educate 11-18-year-olds about best Internet practices Sharjah, March 14, 2019: The Child Safety Department (CSD), a subsidiary of Sharjah's Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has launched the ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’ initiative, to provide Sharjah children and youth with required skills and training to deliver awareness workshops to their peers and colleagues pertaining to internet safety. The initiative was launched in collaboration with a number of federal and local entities, including the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Ministry of Community ......Read More

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Dubai Customs celebrates the Emirati Children's Day

Dubai – 14 March 2019: In conjunction with the Emirati Children’s Day, which is celebrated annually on 15th March 2019, Dubai Customs organized, on Thursday, a number of events that targeted the children of its Nursery and Childcare Center, the parents and the employees. The events included a workshop around the ......Read More

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Dubai Cares announces two Education in Emergencies programs in Iraq and Indonesia at DIHAD

AED 10.9 million program in Iraq supports the nationwide rehabilitation of education services and targets 27,035 children, young people and teachers Post-earthquake and tsunami program in Indonesia facilitates the resumption of education for 13,000 children and young people Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 March, 2019: Dubai ......Read More

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
DWTC caters for more than 1,000 high profile large-scale external events in 2018

Catering for over two million people per year, DWTC reaffirms its position as a best-in-class event services provider Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11th March 2019: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has revealed that its hospitality division – Hospitality by DWTC - catered for 1,056 high-profile external events in 2018, serving a ......Read More

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

UAE Court takes stern action against DishTV India dealer

Ruling upholds three-month jail sentence, shop closure and fine of AED 50,000 Confiscated DishTV India set top boxes, smart cards and remote-controls to be destroyed Dubai, UAE; March 11, 2019: The UAE’s highest Court, the Court of Cassation, has rejected the appeal by an illegal DishTV India dealer and sentenced him to three-months imprisonment and a fine of AED 50,000 for infringing the copyrights and related intellectual property of OSN. The dealer was caught by the authorities during a raid and over 2,000 illegal set top boxes, smart cards and a substantial amount of cash was seized. In addition to the jail term and fine, the ......Read More

Monday, March 11, 2019

New vaping law better for UAE than tobacco tax hike – legal experts

Regulations will help counter threat from black market, online sales of counterfeit electronic smoking devices says STA’s Sunil Thacker Dubai, UAE, 11 March, 2019: New regulations permitting the sale of electronic smoking devices in the UAE can have more positive effects than the 100% tax hike implemented on cigarettes in ......Read More

Monday, March 11, 2019

Al Mouj Muscat holds a Fire Evacuation Drill

Muscat, 11 March 2019 – Al Mouj Muscat, Oman's lifestyle and leisure destination, recently held a Fire Evacuation Drill at one of its residential buildings, Marsa 2-Block A. The drill is aimed to promote awareness around fire safety within the community and ensure that all residents are best prepared for any emergency ......Read More

Monday, March 11, 2019
Religious Communities speak about their contributions to uphold the Rights of Children

Interfaith Alliance Mobile Exhibition takes place in Geneva on sidelines of Human Rights Council 40th session 9 March 2019 - Dubai, UAE: The celebration of the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most ratified international treaty ever, provides an excellent opportunity to both celebrate the achievements made ......Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Dubai Customs organizes women's “Tolerance Parade” in conjunction with International Women's Day

Dubai – 9 March 2019: Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Maj. Gen. Expert Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi, Director General of Dubai Civil Defence participated in the women’s “Tolerance Parade” at Maydan racecourse for a distance of 4 kilometers. The parade was organized by Dubai Customs in conjunction with the ......Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Speech by His Excellency Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Al Owais Minister of Health and Prevention on Int ...

March 09, 2019 - Dubai, UAE The World today marks the International Women's Day in recognition of women’s accomplishments and achievements made by countries and governments to improve their status in the social, educational, rights and legislative sectors. It is also in acknowledgment of their contribution to all spheres of life, which led to impressive developments in the lives of societies and peoples. We are very proud that the UAE has been at the forefront of countries empowering women through providing equal opportunities in educational, health care, employment and career advancement sectors as well as granting them remarkable representation in the political and ......Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Emirates Post encourages people to send messages of support to Special Olympics UAE athletes

Dubai, UAE – 07 March 2019: To celebrate the upcoming Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 (14-21 March), Emirates Post is encouraging people to send messages of support to the participating Special Olympics UAE athletes. Post boxes and postcards, which have been designed by students and Abdulla Lutfy, Special Olympics UAE athlete, will be placed at various locations across the United Arab Emirates where members of the public can write personalised messages. These will then be delivered by Emirates Post to the UAE National team. The activation will be located at Dubai Festival City on Sunday, 10 March (10am–9pm) and at venues hosting Special Olympics events including ......Read More

Thursday, March 7, 2019
UAE Civil Defence Teams Undergo Training in Installation, Inspection and Maintenance of Fire Pumps

United Arab Emirates - March 6, 2019: Global safety science company, UL, is helping put the UAE at the forefront of fire safety and prevention. They hosted a training session for UAE Civil Defence inspection teams and were briefed on international codes and standards requirements of design, installation, testing, inspection and maintenance of fire pumps. The event, which took place at the Civil Defence Academy in Abu Dhabi, saw officials representing Civil Defence departments from each emirate carry out detailed inspections and testing of a wide-range of fire pumps and related equipments. During the training programme, experts from UL also held ......Read More

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Al Maktoum Foundation donates AED 300,000 to Abu Dhabi University Student Fund

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 5 March 2019: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has received a funding donation from the Al Maktoum Foundation worth AED 300,000. The donation was allocated towards the students’ fund in a bid to continue providing access to world-class education for students and boost their academic success. In a special ceremony held at Abu Dhabi University’s Dubai Campus, H.E. Mirza Al Sayegh, Director General at the Office of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Chairman of the Al Maktoum College Board of Directors, presented the check to Abu Dhabi University in the presence of Dr. Waqar Ahmad, ADU Chancellor, Dr. Ibrahim ......Read More

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

DAFZA's non-oil foreign trade reaches AED 146 billion in 2018

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum: DAFZA affirms its role in achieving 2018 goals in strengthening the economy and attracting foreign direct investment HE Mohammed Al Zarooni: DAFZA’s foreign trade growth in 2018 has proven once again the effectiveness of its strategic approach 11 % is DAFZA’s contribution to Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade DAFZA reports total revenue growth of 8% Net profit has increased by 5% whilst EBID has increased by 4% Increase in total assets by 3% 22% of growth has been recorded in the number of registered companies at DAFZA 03 March 2019, Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has ......Read More

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Dubai Cares delegation visits India to formally close successful education program and launch new Ea ...

Over 600,000 children benefited from Dubai Cares’ literacy & numeracy and school readiness support Delegation renews partnership with Pratham to support more than 300,000 children Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 March 2019: A delegation led by His Excellency Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai ......Read More

Sunday, March 3, 2019
Sharjah's Electronic Platform ‘Injaz' to Save Time and Effort, Boost Productivity

Move Part of Emirate's Efforts to Support the Elderly as Member of Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities United Arab Emirates, Dubai - March 3, 2019: Asma Al Khudari, Director of the Executive Office of Higher Committee for Follow-up of Sharjah’s Membership of Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities, stressed that Sharjah is sparing no effort to improve the quality of life for all its people by digitalising all government services and by unveiling initiatives such as the new electronic platform, Injaz. The platform is aimed at saving time and effort and boosting productivity by simplifying government services. Addressing a workshop at the Sharjah ......Read More

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Ministry of Health and Prevention Announces its Participation in the “National Sports Day” activitie ...

Al Owais: A sports initiative illustrates the country of happiness, tolerance, and crossroads of culture Al Rand: A consolidation of intimacy and positive spirit notions in an atmosphere of recreational sport activities UAE, Dubai, March 2, 2019: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced its participation in the events of the 4th edition of the “UAE National Sports Day” initiative, which will be held on March 7, under the theme “Emirates Unite US”. This initiative aims at strengthening the positive interaction among the social fabric that gathers community segments including multi nationalities and cultures living peacefully and ......Read More

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Ajman Free Zone Launches New Mobile App for Smart Phones to make Business Operations Efficient

Ajman, UAE (March 2, 2019) - Ajman Free Zone has launched a new and innovative mobile app to make business management easier and faster, at an event attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Free Zone. The newly-launched app will reduce the time and effort it takes for business owners to obtain a new licence or to renew a ......Read More

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Emirates Post supports the UAE National Innovation Strategy

Series of events hosted in February to celebrate the annual festival UAE, 27 February 2019: Emirates Post, the leading postal and express delivery provider in the region, hosted a series of events in February to celebrate Innovation Month, demonstrating its commitment to the progressive culture of innovation present within the ......Read More

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Dhahi Khalfan inaugurates ‘Innovation Arabia 12'

Conference and Exhibition in Dubai Today Dubai – United Arab Emirates, 26 February, 2019: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), H.E Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and ......Read More

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) Successfully Completes Emergency Drill

“Readiness 2019 Exercise,” is the first of its kind emergency drill run in association with Department of Health - Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates February 25, 2018: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) in accordance with the Department of Health conducted a “Readiness 2019 Exercise” today with the ultimate ......Read More

Monday, February 25, 2019

Research finds increased sulfur metabolism is a likely survival mechanism for native UAE algae

Fast facts: NYU Abu Dhabi researchers have sequenced 22 microalgal genomes from the UAE’s mangroves, open seas, salt flats, deserts, and urban areas This new collection increases the available microalgal genomes by 50 percent Coastal, subtropical species of microalgae show expansion of sulfur-metabolic genes, which help algae cope with salinity and drought Abu Dhabi, February 23, 2019: Much of the Earth’s oxygen is regenerated by algae. Despite the importance of algae as global primary producers of our planet, and their potential use in biotechnological applications, whole-genome sequences have been obtained for nearly 40 algal species around the ......Read More

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Dubai Customs ties strategy to the 8 principles of governance

Dubai – 23 Feb 2019: Dubai Customs announced its strategy to tie its plans to the eight principles of governance, endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai following 50 years of success and achievement that characterized His Highness’s tenure. Immediately ......Read More

Saturday, February 23, 2019
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler to present inaugural Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi International Prize for Mat ...

Prize will be presented by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi during the 11th International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM), which attracts leading international scientific figures to Ras Al Khaimah February 21, 2019, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, will on Monday present the inaugural Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi International Prize for Materials Research to internationally renowned scientist Professor C. N. R. Rao. The Prize, which comprises a gold medal, commemorative plaque and the sum of US$100,000, will be awarded to Professor Rao on the second day of the 11th ......Read More

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Chief Justice of DIFC Courts reviews DLD procedures

Both parties explore means of cooperation and strengthening partnership to develop services for customers Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 February 2019: HE Justice Zaki bin Azmi, Chief Justice of Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (DIFC Courts), paid a visit to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) where he was welcomed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD. Bin Mejren explained the workflow and the best practices that positioned Dubai seventh place globally in term for property transfer world wide— with the plans of becoming first — in the ease and speed of real estate registration. This visit came as part of DLD’s ......Read More

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Director of Dubai Customs orders further control measures at Cargo Village Customs Center

Dubai – 21 February 2019: Dubai Customs provides distinguished services through its different centers including the Dubai Cargo Village Customs Center which deals with massive amounts of goods and personal belongings every day. Alertness and professionalism in dealing with this are very important to help prevent the entry of restricted and ......Read More

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Jawaher Al Qasimi Inaugurates 6th Sharjah Children Biennial

Month-long art exhibition presents ingenious workings of the young mind Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher: To the children, I say, we care about you and your dreams… in them we see the future of our world. February 21, 2019 - United Arab Emirates: Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Leaders and Innovators has inaugurated the sixth Sharjah Children Biennial (SCB)’s art exhibition at Mughaider Children’s Center for Arts in Sharjah today (Wednesday). On the occasion, Sheikha Jawaher stated that the key message of this edition of ......Read More

Thursday, February 21, 2019

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