The Ministry of Education launched the “Sanadcom” initiative for children of the medical, administrative, and nursing staff working in the country, and who are the first line of defence against COVID-19, to promote their academic…Continue Reading
ADGM Announces Further Incentives To Support Businesses
The Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority, ADGM RA, today announced the enactment of several incentives for new businesses, aimed at supporting the establishment of their operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and reinforcing the holistic…Continue Reading
Federal Transport Authority Calls For Compliance With Instructions, Guidelines Issued By UAE Official Authorities
The Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA) announced today a set of instructions for the parties who benefit from FTA services and deal therewith in the field of land transporT as part of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Transaction And Mortgage Values Rise 22% In Q1
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market witnessed marginal declines in both values and rents during Q1. This was buoyed however by a 22% increase in transactions and mortgage values to AED19.2 billion, according to the latest…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Adds More Special Flights Across Its Global Network
Etihad Airways continues to increase the number of special flights it is operating from Abu Dhabi to several key destinations around the world, as it prepares for an eventual return to scheduled flights, subject to the…Continue Reading
1,088 Licences Issued To Conduct Activities Using Radiation Sources In Medical And Non-Medical Fields: FANR’s Annual Report 2019
As of December 2019, the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, FANR, issued a total of 1,088 licences to conduct activities using radiation sources in medical and non-medical fields, according to FANR’s annual report 2019. The…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Healthcare System’s Value-Added Hit AED2.865 bn In 2019
The value-added of the healthcare system in the emirate of Abu Dhabi amounted to AED2.865 billion in 2019, a YoY growth of 2.2 percent, with the sector’s gross fixed capital formation for same year standing…Continue Reading
SEHA Tests 20,000 Employees For Covid-19 Before Abu Dhabi Malls Reopen
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has completed around 20,000 tests for mall and shop employees across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and increased their awareness about the virus, its…Continue Reading
Aqdar Announces Winners In Fifth Edition Of Empowerment Competitions
The Khalifa Empowerment Programme, Aqdar, announced the winners of the fifth edition of its empowerment competitions, which saw 15 participants winning in the three categories of family, the youth and children. Aqdar says the main…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Power Corporation Announces Lowest Tariff For Solar Power In The World
Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower) announced, today, the world’s lowest tariff for solar power. ADPower’s subsidiary, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), delivered a virtual read-out of five consortia’s technical and commercial bids for the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Ramadan Initiative In Partnership With Emirates Red Crescent To Support UAE Communities
Following the UAE leadership’s wise guidance, ADNOC will remain focused on its core pillars of efficiency, profitability, performance and people, reinforce its In-Country Value (ICV) program to stimulate economic growth, generate more commercial opportunities for…Continue Reading
FAB Reports First Quarter 2020 Net Profit Of AED 2.4b
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2020 today. The bank delivered…Continue Reading
Commercial Centres And Shopping Malls Must Administer COVID-19 Testing For Their In-Store Employees: ADDED
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADDED, has recently issued a new circular ordering owners and managers of commercial centres and shopping malls in Abu Dhabi to comply with the set conditions and instructions…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Will Distribute Ramadan Boxes To Those Affected By COVID-19
Etihad Airways has launched the Etihad Ramadan Box initiative to bring Iftar meals to homes across the UAE. The airline has partnered with Zomato, the world’s largest restaurant search and discovery platform and one of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority: Adapting To The New Normal During Social Distancing
Social distancing has provided a unique opportunity to re-frame how we engage and interact with children. With the vast majority of adults working from home and students participating in e-learning, it is crucial that we…Continue Reading
ADNOC And ADPower Launch Joint Tender For First-Of-Its-Kind Sub-Sea Power Transmission Network In Middle East
This innovative project, initiated by ADNOC in line with its continued objective to drive efficiencies and bolster resilience, brings together two vital UAE entities. Together, ADNOC and ADPower will deliver valuable long-term synergies in national…Continue Reading
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ Programme Provides Electric Golf Carts To Abu Dhabi Health Testing Facilities
Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme has delivered eight rented electric golf carts, using financial contributions it received, to four new coronavirus, COVID-19, test centres across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The Authority of Social…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi $7 bn Multi-Tranche Bonds Listed On ADX
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Sunday started listing of the government of Abu Dhabi’s $7 billion multi-tranche global medium term notes issued on 8th April. The offering is part of Abu Dhabi’s medium-term strategy aimed…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Economic Development Urges Owners Of Industrial, Commercial Facilities To Comply With COVID-19 Countermeasures
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has released a new circular urging owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities in the emirate to commit towards ensuring the implementation of key preventive and…Continue Reading
Bloom Properties’ Projects Remain On Track For Handover Despite COVID-19
Leading real estate developer, Bloom Properties, has announced significant construction progress across its projects in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. Despite the challenges brought by COVID-19 pandemic, Bloom Towers and Bloom Heights both are on-track…Continue Reading
Health Sector Launches New App ‘ALHOSN UAE’ As Part Of Efforts To Contain COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority have jointly launched an app named ALHOSN UAE for smart phones and devices. This new app, which can be downloaded on…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Airports Launches #StandbyAUH Campaign To Recognise Efforts Of Airport Staff During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Abu Dhabi Airports has launched a campaign to highlight the efforts of essential operations employees working around the clock at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), titled #StandbyAUH. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, these staff members…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Issues 2019 Annual Technical Report
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has issued the 2019 Annual Technical Report for Water, Wastewater and Electricity Sectors in Abu Dhabi, as part of its role as the regulating body, in charge of…Continue Reading
Looking For Some Zen As You #StayHome? NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics Introduces Weekly Virtual Yoga And Meditation Classes Open To The Public
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Athletics will be posting weekly virtual yoga and meditation classes every Thursday, at 8am GST. Led by NYUAD Physical Education Instructor Miriam Maher, the classes will be shared once a week…Continue Reading
Taraweeh To Be Broadcast Live From Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MoPA), in coordination with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, said that Taraweeh prayers would be streamed live from the…Continue Reading
MoHaP, NCEMA Issue Guidelines On Visits, Exercise During Ramadan In Compliance With National Disinfection Programme
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHaP, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA, have announced a set of social and health guidelines pursuant to yesterday’s decision to amend the National Disinfection…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi TV And Emarat TV Unveil Star-Studded Line-Up Of Shows For Ramadan
Abu Dhabi TV and Emarat TV have announced a star-studded line-up of shows for viewers in the region during the holy month of Ramadan. Offering audiences 20 new viewing choices, with 13 Emirati and Arab…Continue Reading
ADP Announces Measures To Provide Relief To Businesses Facing Operational Challenges
Abu Dhabi Ports today announced major initiatives to address concerns of its customers across its industrial and economic zone subsidiaries in these uncertain times. The relief package includes several measures for existing customers, including a…Continue Reading
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation Launches Iftar Meals Project For Workers During Ramadan
The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation launched a project to provide 4.5 million Iftar meals during the Holy Month of Ramadan to workers in industrial areas in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.…Continue Reading
Etihad Cargo To Deliver Critical Airfreight Services To Australia
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has partnered with the Australian Government to provide critical international airfreight assistance to Australia. Under the agreement with the Australian Trade and Investment…Continue Reading
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Receives Air Operating Certificate, Becoming 5th UAE Airline
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, today announced that it has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC), which allows it to start operating from Abu Dhabi as the fifth UAE national airline.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Department Of Energy Launches ‘Our Commitment – Our Nation’s Power’ Campaign To Showcase Energy Sector’s Capacity And Resilience
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has launched a new campaign titled “Our Commitment – Our Nation’s Power” to highlight the critical role the energy sector plays in supporting communities and in the continuity…Continue Reading
DCD Announces Primary Results Of ‘Life During Coronavirus Survey’
The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, DCD, has announced the preliminary results of the ‘Life During Coronavirus Survey’, that saw the participation of over 32,000 individuals in the emirate. According to the department, the…Continue Reading
Yas Mall Launches ‘We Shop For You’ Service And Unveils New Zomato Partnership
Yas Mall has launched a new ‘We Shop For You’ service for Abu Dhabi residents, now offering a cashless and convenient way of shopping through the Akyasi service complete with free-of-charge home delivery. This innovative…Continue Reading
Yas Island Salutes All The Heroes Of The UAE
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has launched an inspiring new video to celebrate all the heroes of the UAE. Using a spoken rap style message, the video pays gratitude and respect…Continue Reading
Etihad Continues To Progress Sustainable Initiatives To Help Cut Carbon Emissions
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has continued to progress its sustainability agenda, testing a range of initiatives during the wind-down and suspension of its scheduled passenger services in response to the Covid-19…Continue Reading
Wataniya Takaful General Assembly Decides To Distribute 6% Cash Dividends To Shareholders
H.E. Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Board of National Takaful Company “Watania” said that the company’s annual general assembly approved in its meeting distributing 6% cash dividends to shareholders for…Continue Reading
startAD Reveals Winners Of Its Youth Entrepreneurship Program During Virtual Showcase Event
startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen, has today announced the winners of its Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The three-month program, which initially kicked off…Continue Reading
ADNOC Announces Programs Supporting The UAE-Wide Volunteer Initiative
ADNOC’s partnership in the UAE Volunteers initiative reinforces its commitment to supporting programs that create a positive social impact on local communities and aligns with the UAE government’s humanitarian efforts to mitigate the impact of…Continue Reading
Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority Distribute Ramadan Ration To 2,600 Families
The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation and the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority are jointly working on a humanitarian project to stabilise the living conditions of Emirati families and support their basic needs, through…Continue Reading
Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Visits Two Of Three Field Hospitals Launched By SEHA In Abu Dhabi, Dubai To Strengthen Medical Care In Face Of COVID-19
In line with the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Reignites Passion For Exploration With New Innovative Platform
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its new virtual exploration platform, #StayCurious, providing audiences worldwide with original education and entertainment content series in one comprehensive hub. The…Continue Reading
National Geographic Abu Dhabi To Commemorate 50th Earth Day With Two World Premieres
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilised to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50…Continue Reading
Louvre Abu Dhabi Brings New Digital Experiences To Audiences At Home
Louvre Abu Dhabi announced on Monday that it is adding to its current digital offering, providing free access to more content through virtual tours, video, audio and downloadable activities. This development brings Louvre Abu Dhabi’s…Continue Reading
Art Goes Interactive: Aldar Education’s Pearl Academy Launches Inaugu-ral ‘E-Learning Creative Arts Week’ As It Encourages Pupils To Create Their Own Virtual Masterpiece
Aldar Education’s The Pearl Academy is inspiring its pupils to get creative in their homes – by staging its first-ever E-learning Creative Arts Week. Starting from Sunday, April 19, the week-long celebration of the arts…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Community Comes Together As Part Of Ma’an Programme
The Abu Dhabi community has come together to support the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an’s ‘Together We Are Good’ programme. In a press statement on Sunday, Ma’an said that the programme had seen an…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Issues $7bln In Multi-Tranche Bonds
Demonstrating strong investor confidence in its solid credit fundamentals, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on 8th April 2020 successfully priced a USD 7 billion multi-tranche international bond offering. The transaction comprised of three tranches including a…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Catering Arm To Provide Meals For People Impacted By COVID-19
Etihad Airport Services Catering (EAS Catering) has been commissioned by various government entities, business organisations and community centres, to prepare and provide meals to individuals impacted by the global spread of COVID-19. The facility has…Continue Reading
SCAD: Abu Dhabi’s Weekly Price Index Falls By 0.7% In The Second Week Of April
According to the latest issue of the ‘Weekly Price Index Report’ released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), for a selected basket of food and non-food consumer goods, the index decreased by 0.7%…Continue Reading
National Geographic And National Geographic Abu Dhabi Commemorate The 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilized to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50…Continue Reading
Two COVID-19 Testing Facilities Open For Workers In Musafah Industrial Areas
Abu Dhabi has already opened two COVID-19 testing facilities for workers in Musafah industrial areas as part of the precautionary measures put in place to ensure the health and safety of the community. Speaking to…Continue Reading
‘One World: Together At Home’ Global Special To Air Live On National Geographic And National Geographic Abu Dhabi On 19 April 2020, At 4 AM UAE/3 AM KSA Time
Today, National Geographic and National Geographic Abu Dhabi announce that One World: Together At Home — a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic — will air live…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Honours 2020 Winners At Virtual Ceremony
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the…Continue Reading
122,550 Tonnes Of Vegetables Produced By Abu Dhabi In Farming Season 2018/2019
Around 122,550 tonnes of vegetables crops were produced in both open field and greenhouse farms on 18,711 donums in Abu Dhabi during the farming season 2018/2019, according to Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Advises On Operational Status And Outlines Re-Start Plans
Etihad Airways has provided an update on its current and planned operations as COVID-19 travel restrictions remain in place around the world. Subject to UAE government imposed travel restrictions being lifted on passenger travel, Etihad…Continue Reading
Careem Expands Its Courier Delivery Service To Include Abu Dhabi And Sharjah
On April 16th, Careem announced the extension of its on-demand delivery service, “Careem Box” to include Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The service provides its users in both emirates with an affordable and convenient option when…Continue Reading
SEHA Completes Over 28,000 Virtual Consultations
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has completed over 28,000 telemedicine virtual consultations within the first month of launch. The Telemedicine Virtual Outpatient Clinic, which launched in March, was introduced…Continue Reading
A Message From Yas Island To The World
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, has launched a new video entitled #InThisTogether. In anticipation of a more hopeful future, the video encourages travellers, staycationers, day trippers and holidaymakers to stay positive…Continue Reading
Commercial Vehicles’ Registration Fees Exempted: Abu Dhabi Police
The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, announced on Wednesday that vehicles registered for commercial purposes will be exempted from registration fees. In a statement, ADP said that the moves comes as part of…Continue Reading
Dutco Group Provides AED15m Support To Community Solidarity Fund
The Dutco Group of companies announced its support for the Community Solidarity Fund, launched recently by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, with a contribution of AED 15 million. Dr. Hamad Sheikh…Continue Reading
Nearly 1,030 Hotel Rooms Allocated For Frontline Medical Personnel Through Ma’an’s “Together We Are Good” Programme
Several hotels and one school across Abu Dhabi have contributed 1,030 rooms to Ma’an’s “Together We Are Good” programme to accommodate doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and support staff working on the frontline. The…Continue Reading
Daman Employees Servicing Millions Of Customers From Home
The National Health Insurance Company – Daman has successfully implemented a remote operating model, enabling its 1,300-employees working from home to serve the company’s membership base of around 2.6 million members and manage its medical…Continue Reading
DoH-Abu Dhabi Launches Remote Healthcare Platform With Injazat To Contain COVID-19
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) on Monday announced, in collaboration with Injazat Data Systems, the launch of a new digital platform, ‘Remote Healthcare’ App for smartphones that allows users easy and safe…Continue Reading
Over 800 Teachers Continue To Be Trained As Part Of National Capacity Building Program For Moral Education Curriculum Amid COVID-19
The Education Affairs Office at the Crown Prince Court in Abu Dhabi has announced that despite the restrictions related to COVID-19 virus, including the physical closure of schools, there are currently over 800 teachers working…Continue Reading
UAE Stocks Gain AED16 bn Sunday
Upbeat sentiments continued Sunday to drive UAE stock markets, with trades focused on property and banking blue chips in Abu Dhabi and Dubai whose general indexes closed higher than the last trading session at 4,200…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Announces Additional Special Passenger Flights
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously published. Etihad Airways has been operating special flights…Continue Reading
Tadweer Announces Participation In Disinfection Of Shopping Centers In Abu Dhabi In Collaboration With Department Of Municipalities And Transport
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has deployed a specialised team of engineers, technicians, trainers, and qualified cleaning staff as part of its participation in the disinfection drive targeting shopping centers across Abu Dhabi Emirate.…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi School Of Government, Haykal Media Sign Digital Learning Agreement
The Abu Dhabi School of Government, ADSG, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Haykal Media to contribute 10,000 licences to the Harvard Business Review’s Arabia platform for Abu Dhabi Government employees, reinforcing the…Continue Reading
UAE Volunteers United Against Coronavirus
UAE volunteers, engaging in the National Disinfection Programme, have shown a high spirit of national responsibility and community cohesion and solidarity in supporting the nation’s efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. True to…Continue Reading
New Video Showcases Etihad’s Fleet Maintenance Drive During Covid-19 Downtime
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is taking full advantage of the aircraft downtime as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic to conduct an extensive maintenance and cabin refresh programme. This new…Continue Reading
Etihad Expands Passenger Freighter Coverage As It Continues To Deliver Essential Supplies To UAE And The World
Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo is pleased to announce five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Distribute Facemasks, Personal Protective Supplies In Select Areas
Abu Dhabi Police have deployed facemasks and personal protective supplies among residents of a number of areas in Abu Dhabi, including Musaffah, Al Mafraq and Al Shawamekh in addition to Al Ain City, as part…Continue Reading
FAB Partners With Emirates Red Crescent To Provide Meals To Frontline Health Workers
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has joined forces with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) to provide meals for frontline health professionals fighting the COVID-19. FAB has pledged AED1 million to help cover the needs of clinics…Continue Reading
ADIO To Invest US$100 Million In Four Global AgTech To Develop Next Generation Agriculture
Four agriculture technology (AgTech) pioneers will build new facilities in Abu Dhabi dedicated to developing next generation agriculture in arid and desert agriculture. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, has partnered individually with AeroFarms, Madar…Continue Reading
ADAFSA Issues Circular To Regulate Abu Dhabi Fish Markets Work
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has issued Circular No. 5 of 2020 regulating facilities’ work at Abu Dhabi’s fish markets, to ensure the health and safety of consumers. The circular translates…Continue Reading
DMT Completes Over One Million Digital Transactions During Q1 2020
Department of Municipalities and Transport, DMT, and its subsidiaries announced the completion of more than 1.1 million digital transactions during the first quarter of this year, which represents 84% of its total transactions for the…Continue Reading
Etihad Expands Passenger Freighter Coverage As It Continues To Deliver Essential Supplies To UAE And The World
Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo is pleased to announce five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow…Continue Reading
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces 2020 Winners Of One Of World’s Most Lucrative Literary Prizes
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the Arab world’s most prestigious and lucrative literary prizes, has announced the winners of its 14th edition across seven key categories. In a record-breaking year for submissions, the…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways Announces Additional Special Passenger Flights
Further to the previously announced schedule of special passenger flights, Etihad Airways will also add additional flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne and Amsterdam. Etihad Airways has been operating special flights which have allowed passengers…Continue Reading
Image Nation Abu Dhabi Releases ‘History Of The Emirates’ Series, Educational App For Free
Image Nation Abu Dhabi has released the documentary TV series, “History of the Emirates”, and a virtual reality educational application free of charge. Narrated in English by Academy-Award-winning Actor, Jeremy Irons, the three-episode international version…Continue Reading
Medicine Home Delivery Service Launched In Abu Dhabi
People living in Abu Dhabi Emirate have started getting medicines delivered at their homes from pharmacies thanks to a new initiative by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the regulator of the healthcare sector…Continue Reading
ADNOC Distribution Supports Emergency Response Ambulances And Healthcare Professionals
In recognition of the heroic efforts of healthcare professionals across the UAE, ADNOC Distribution, in collaboration with the UAE health authorities, will support all national emergency response ambulances refueling at ADNOC Distribution service stations. In addition, as…Continue Reading
147,853 Tonnes Of Air Cargo Through Abu Dhabi Airports In Three Months
Strengthening the status of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE in general, as a global hub of air freight, the amount of cargo handled at Abu Dhabi Airports in the last quarter of 2019 totalled 147,853…Continue Reading
Khalifa Foundation, Roche Support Publishing Of First International Medical Recommendations For Treating Cancer Patients During COVID-19
A team of cancer treatment specialists from around the world published the first international medical recommendations for treating cancer patients during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. These recommendations are based on a study entitled: “A Practical…Continue Reading
Khalifa University Responds To COVID-19 With Emergency Ventilators
Researchers at Khalifa University’s Healthcare Engineering Innovation Centre, HEIC, are stepping up to serve the UAE’s project to develop emergency ventilators. The researchers have developed a working prototype and are now engineering the production plant…Continue Reading
Etihad Airways To Test Airport Technology To Help Identify Medically At-Risk Travellers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will partner with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology which allows self-service devices at airports to be used to help identify travellers with medical conditions,…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Chamber Contributes AED20 Million To ‘Together We Are Good’ Programme
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made a financial contribution of AED20 million to the “Together We Are Good” programme, launched by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an to encourage contributions from…Continue Reading
Gross Domestic Product Of Abu Dhabi Hits AED620 bn In First Nine Months Of 2019
The gross domestic product, GDP, of Abu Dhabi at current prices (nominal GDP) grew 4.6 percent to around AED620 billion, during the first nine months of 2019 from around AED592.9 bn in the comparable period…Continue Reading
UAE Central Bank Reduces Reserves Requirements For Demand Deposits By 50% During COVID-19
To mitigate the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of the UAE, CBUAE, has decided to reduce by half the reserves requirements for demand deposits for all banks, from 14 percent to 7 percent.…Continue Reading
ADNOC Oasis Convenience Stores Reduce Prices Of Home Essentials
ADNOC Distribution has launched a dedicated essentials shelf containing all home necessities and supplies in one place. Customers will now be able to shop for day-to-day essentials and food supplies such as milk, rice, sugar,…Continue Reading
KIZAD Signs AED55 Million Deal With India’s Largest Plastics Packager
India’s leading manufacturer of plastic packaging materials, Shrinath Flexipack, has finalised an agreement to build its first factory in the Middle East at Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi, KIZAD. In a press statement, KIZAD…Continue Reading
Donate Your Etihad Guest Miles To Support Vulnerable Refugees During The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, launched a campaign to encourage members to donate their Etihad Guest Miles to support the prevention and response efforts in view of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Police Warn Against Suspicious Links Sent Via Social Media, Emails
Abu Dhabi Police have warned against suspicious links sent via social media and emails, urging the public to look out for such text scams. Abu Dhabi Police advised users not to click on any suspicious…Continue Reading
UAE, UK Sign MoU On Transit Flights For British Citizens During COVID-19 Emergency
As part of the UAE’s efforts to intensify international cooperation amid COVID 19 pandemic, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office signed a Memorandum…Continue Reading
ADDED Extends Temporary Closure Of Commercial Centres, Shopping Malls, Cinemas, Other Entertainment Destinations In Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has issued a new circular extending the temporary closure of commercial centres, shopping malls, cinemas, electronic game halls (arcades) and other entertainment destinations in the emirate of…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Businesses Can Now Access All ADDED Commercial Licences Through TAMM
The Department of Government Support, which is represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, ADDA, announced the full availability of the Department of Economic Development “Commercial Licences” through the Abu Dhabi Government Services ecosystem, “TAMM”,…Continue Reading
Alliances For Global Sustainability, Pure Harvest Smart Farms Announce Partnership To Drive Sustainable Development In UAE
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Founder and CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability, AGS, and Pure Harvest Smart Farms, a leading tech-enabled agribusiness, announced today that they have entered into a strategic…Continue Reading
New NMC Executive Chairman Announces Stabilisation Strategy For UAE’s Largest Private Healthcare Provider
One week into his new role as Executive Chairman of the UAE’s largest private healthcare provider NMC Health Plc, Faisal Belhoul today set out his commitments to the company, its healthcare workforce and their patients, and its shareholders and creditors. …Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Digital Authority Launches ‘Abu Dhabi Connect’ Project
The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, ADDA, the government entity that leads the digital transformation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of the “Abu Dhabi Connect” project under the umbrella of the…Continue Reading
ADNOC Continues To Drive Sustainable Economic Value And Growth For The UAE During Difficult Period
Following the UAE leadership’s wise guidance, ADNOC will remain focused on its core pillars of efficiency, profitability, performance and people, reinforce its In-Country Value (ICV) program to stimulate economic growth, generate more commercial opportunities for…Continue Reading
UAE Markets Face No Shortage Of Consumer Commodities, Prices Under Control: Ministry Of Economy
Local markets do not face any shortage of consumer and non-consumer commodities, especially the basic essentials, the Ministry of Economy has affirmed. Control and monitoring of prices of consumer commodities is a priority for its…Continue Reading
New ‘Stay Home’ App Launched By DoH To Reinforce Self-Quarantine Procedures
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, DoH, has launched a new smartphone application “Stay Home” that ensures people requested to self-quarantine adhere to mandatory quarantine requirements. Designed to protect both those in self-quarantine and…Continue Reading
Ministry Of Health Announces Recovery Of 12 Patients, One Death, And 240 New Cases Of COVID-19 Among Various Nationalities
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, today announced 240 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the UAE, bringing the total number of cases to 1,264. MoHAP said in a statement that the new…Continue Reading
The Integrated Transport Centre Offers Taxis As A Home Delivery Service For Sales Outlets In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi
In order to support the public during the current health circumstances, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in cooperation with Department of Economic Development announced the launch of…Continue Reading
UAE Ports Sound ‘Horns Of Hope’ In Solidarity With Frontline Fight Against Coronavirus
Today at sunset, all ports across the United Arab Emirates sounded the “Horns of Hope” to show solidarity with frontline fight against coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. In a world-first initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Ports in…Continue Reading
UAE Government Continues To Assess Preventive, Precautionary Measures To Contain Coronavirus
The UAE Government will continue to raise public health awareness and assess preventive and precautionary measures as part of its drive to boost national solidarity in containing the coronavirus, COVID-19. ”Towards this end, the National…Continue Reading
UAE Telecom Subscribers Hit 23.67 mn In 2019
The number of telecommunications subscribers in UAE mobile, fixed-line and data services amounted to around 23.67 million in December 2019, 120,000 up from the preceding month, according to statistics released today by the Telecommunication Regulatory…Continue Reading
Securities And Commodities Authority Takes Proactive Steps To Promote Investor Confidence
Under directives from the UAE Cabinet as part of the precautionary measures taken nationwide to stem the impact of COVID-19, the Securities and Commodities Authority, SCA, has recently taken a number of proactive steps to…Continue Reading
ADDED Implements Incentive Measures To Ensure Business Continuity, Enhance Consumer Protection
In line with its commitment to supporting the local and federal governmental efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has implemented several programmes and initiatives to regulate the private…Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Health Services Dedicates Al Ain Hospital To Coronavirus Patients
Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) has decided to dedicate Al Ain Hospital to treating and isolating patients with COVID-19, with the hospital’s current inpatients to be transferred to Tawam Hospital and other nearby medical facilities…Continue Reading
Zayed Higher Organisation For People Of Determination Provides Remote Education
The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination is providing remote education so its students of determination can complete the educational process online, as part of the proactive measures adopted by all state institutions and…Continue Reading
ADX Achieves 93% In Disclosure Compliance Of The Annual Financial Statements 2019, For Public And Private Listed Companies
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate 93% regarding the disclosure of the annual financial statements 2019 of its listed public joint stock companies and private listed…Continue Reading
UAE Pro League Launches ‘Skill Donation’ Initiative To Combat COVID-19
The UAE Pro League, UAEPL, has announced the launch of a new social responsibility initiative titled ‘#SkillDonation’, to support the Fund of the United Arab Emirates: Homeland of Humanity, dedicated to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.…Continue Reading
Aldar Employees Contribute AED1m To ‘Together We Are Good’ Programme By Ma’an
Aldar Properties today announced that its employees are contributing AED1 million to the ‘Together We Are Good’ programme launched by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an. The campaign is designed to encourage financial and…Continue Reading