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UAE leaders congratulate Albanian President on Independence Day

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 08:43:00 am

ABU DHABI, 28th November, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Bajram Begaj, President of Albania, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, also known as “Flag Day”, observed on November 28th.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent a similar message to President Begaj and the country's Prime Minister Edi Rama, on the occasion.

Small plane crash causes mass power outages near Washington

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 08:37:00 am

WASHINGTON, DC, 28th November, 2022 (WAM) -- A small plane crashed into high-voltage power lines about 30 miles north of Washington, DC, on Sunday, causing mass outages, with rescue services working into the night to rescue two people on board the aircraft still entangled in the cables, Reuters said. The aircraft crashed at about 5.30 pm (2230 GMT) in misty and wet conditions in Montgomery Village, Maryland, according to the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service. It became caught up in live power lines about...

UAE leaders congratulate Mauritanian President on Independence Day

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 08:36:00 am

ABU DHABI, 28th November, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, marked on 28th November.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, dispatched a similar message to President Ghazouani and to the country's Prime Minister Mohamed Ould Bilal.

India to host World Spice Congress, focus on the Gulf

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 07:32:00 am

By Krishnan Nayar NEW DELHI, 28th November, 2022 (WAM) -- India will host the three-day 14th World Spice Congress from 16th February 2023 as part of its upcoming presidency of the Group of Twenty (G-20) countries. The Congress is being planned with an eye on the Gulf and Arab markets which are popular destinations for Indian spices. “This time, the Spices Board of India is organising the World Spice Congress as a G-20 event on the sidelines of India’s G-20 presidency for the period from...

NCM warns of fog formation and poor visibility

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 07:23:00 am

ABU DHABI, 28th November, 2022 (WAM) -- The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding the chance of fog formation.In a statement on Monday, the NCM warned against a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further over some coastal and internal areas from 04:00 until 09:00 Monday, 28th November.

Germany keep World Cup challenge alive after savaging draw against Spain

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 01:45:00 am

DOHA, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) – Germany's World Cup challenge was ignited by substitute Niclas Fullkrug with a blistering late equaliser to earn a crucial point against Spain. After Alvaro Morata entered the game off the bench and converted a Jordi Alba cross in the 62nd minute, Spain appeared to be headed for a second straight victory and a significant stride toward the round of 16. But Fullkrug slammed an unstoppable shot past Unai Simon to give Hansi Flick's squad a vitally needed point.Spain had...

Egyptian LNG exports will exceed 8 million tonnes in 2022: Minister

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 01:00:00 am

CAIRO, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) -- Egyptian exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) will exceed eight million tonnes in 2022, up 14 percent compared to 2021, according to Egyptian Oil Minister Tarek el Molla.In press statements, El Molla said 90 percent of Egyptian LNG exports will be destined for European Union countries. "We have to take into account the growing needs of the Egyptian domestic market in the short term and the increase in supplies from neighboring Eastern Mediterranean countries in the long term," said...

NCEMA signs MoU with Tajik Committee of Emergency Situations

2022 Nov 28 Mon, 12:03:00 am

ABU DHABI, 27th November (WAM) – The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence in the Republic of Tajikistan with aim to strengthening joint cooperation between NCEMA and the Tajikistan Emergency Situations Committee.The agreement was signed by Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of NCEMA, and Rustam Nazarzoda, Head of the Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan.The MoU seeks to enhance cooperation in addressing emergencies and mitigating the...

Croatia claim deserved victory over Canada

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 10:49:00 pm

DOHA, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) – Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first World Cup goal but two goals by Andrej Kramaric and one by Marko Livaja accounted for the Croatian comeback. Lovro Majer added a stoppage-time goal in the 94th minute on a two-on-none attack.With Morocco beating Belgium earlier in the day and previously tying Croatia, the Atlas Lions and 2018 runner-up are tied on four points, both out of Canada’s reach. Belgium, meanwhile, is on three points, still alive heading into its group finale vs....

Who needs what to qualify for Qatar 2022's knockout stages?

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 10:41:00 pm

DOHA, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) – While France are the first team to progress to the Qatar 2022's knockout stage, the hosts are already out following yesterday's defeat from Senegal. FIFA+ has worked out all the potential scenarios for every team in terms of qualifying and going out as follows before tonight's much-awaited clash between Germany and Spain where a defeat for Germany may eliminate the 2014 champions: Group A Ecuador-Senegal (29 November, 17:00 UAE Time) Netherlands-Qatar (29 November, 17:00 UAE Time) Netherlands need to...

Egyptian Exchange posts collective gains

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 10:02:00 pm

CAIRO, Nov 27 (MENA) - Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indexes posted collective gains at the close of Sunday's trading session, driven by purchases by Egyptian and foreign financial institutions and investment funds, against sales by Arab financial institutions.The market capital gained about LE14.7 bn to close at LE 855.9 billion, amid transactions worth EGP2 billion.The EGX 30 benchmark index was up 1.8 percent, registering 13,009.48 points.The broader EGX 70 EWI index of the leading small and mid-cap enterprises (SMEs) increased by 1.37 percent, ending at 2,550.95...

Morocco shock Belgium in major upset

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 07:30:00 pm

DOHA, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) -- Morocco beat Belgium 2-0 in their World Cup Group F encounter as yet another unexpected result hit Qatar 2022. Substitute Abdelhamid Sabiri scored a free-kick from out wide on the 73rd minute as Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was beaten at the near post. Zakaria Aboukhlal scored the second goal for Morocco in the 92nd minute to secure his national team's win over the dilapidated Belgian team.

Sharjah Police celebrates 51st UAE National Day in Khorfakkan

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 06:18:00 pm

SHARJAH, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Police General Command organised a mass festive march in the city of Khorfakkan on Saturday, with the participation of the Sharjah Police and the Police Sciences Academy, as part of the Ministry of Interior's celebrations of the 51st UAE National Day.The festive march, which started in front of the Khorfakkan Corniche, included military performances, with the show of the academy's police band.This was followed by a march of the various vehicles of the Sharjah Police General Command,...

SEHA concludes 10th Emirates Oncology Conference

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 06:12:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) -- The 10th edition of the Emirates Oncology Conference (EOC 2022), concluded on a high note in Abu Dhabi as the leading oncology event in the region and focused on revealing the latest advancements made in cancer research, education, and technologies in the field from around the world.The event, which is hosted by Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA), is committed to aid and follow through on the UAE’s pledge to provide its residents with world-class health care and ensuring...

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi marks significant progress towards declaring Abu Dhabi free of single-use plastic

2022 Nov 27 Sun, 06:12:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 27th November, 2022 (WAM) -- The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is making significant progress in its commitment to declare Abu Dhabi free of single-use plastic products, achieving the objectives of the Single-Use Plastic Policy in the emirate.The Agency reports a significant reduction in the consumption of single-use plastic bags, with people switching to alternative, more sustainable reusable bags with a lower environmental footprint. This positive change in consumer behaviour is being driven and supported by EAD’s ongoing education and awareness campaign.Since...