Emirates News Agency

OPEC daily basket price stood at $74.14 a barrel Friday

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 11:52:57 am

VIENNA, 20th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at $74.14 a barrel on Friday, 17th September, compared with $74.17 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) and Merey (Venezuela).

Expo 2020 Dubai symbolises hopes of youth: UAE Ambassador to UK

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 11:42:01 am

ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2021 (WAM) -- Mansour Abdullah Khalfan Belhoul, UAE Ambassador to the UK, has said that Expo 2020 Dubai symbolises the hopes and aspirations of youth throughout the world and represents an inspiring platform for connecting minds and reinforcing international cooperation. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the occasion of the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai on 1st October, 2021, Belhoul stressed that hosting the Expo with the return to normalcy highlights the UAE’s cooperation with international partners...

UAE Embassy in Beirut holds seminar on Human Fraternity Document

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 10:12:20 am

BEIRUT, 20th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE Embassy in Beirut has held a virtual seminar entitled, "The Importance of the Human Fraternity Document to Research and Academic Work." The seminar was attended by Prof. Roula Talhouk, Director of the Islamic Christian Research and Documentation Centre (CEDIFR), at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut; and Dr. Bilal Orfali, Sheikh Zayed Professor for Arabic and Islamic Studies at the American University of Beirut. During the event, they discussed the importance of the document, as well as...

Kuwait reports 56 new COVID-19 cases

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 09:33:47 am

KUWAIT, 20th September, 2021 (WAM) -- Kuwait has announced 56 new COVID-19 cases and one related death in the past 24 hours. The state news agency KUNA quoted the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health as saying that the new figures took the total cases to 411,180, and deaths to 2,439. The ministry added that 82 patients have recovered from the virus over the past day.

China reports 49 new coronavirus cases

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 09:22:24 am

BEIJING, 20th September, 2021 (WAM/Reuters) -- China reported on Monday 49 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for 19th September, down from 66 a day earlier, according to National Health Commission data. Of the new infections, 28 were locally transmitted, the health authority said. That compares with 43 local cases a day earlier. As of Sunday, mainland China had recorded 95,738 confirmed cases, with the death toll unchanged at 4,636.

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 228.62 million

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 09:20:57 am

LONDON, 20th September, 2021 (WAM/Reuters) -- More than 228.62 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 4,898,843 have died, according to a Reuters tally on Monday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Local Press: UAE is reopening at home and abroad

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 09:19:27 am

ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2021 (WAM) -- A UAE newspaper has commended the Abu Dhabi Authorities' announcement on Saturday that they would no longer require people to get tested for coronavirus before they enter the capital from other emirates. After a temporary but necessary measure, movement across the seven emirates is once more free-flowing and without restrictions. "Last week, the journey for people travelling from Dubai to Abu Dhabi was very different," said The National in its editorial on Monday. The paper said, "This happens...

Bahrain categorically rejects European Parliament's resolution on UAE as 'factually incorrect'

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 12:52:32 am

MANAMA, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed categorical rejection of a resolution passed by the European Parliament criticising the UAE's human rights record. The Bahrain News Agency quoted the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs as stating that the European Parliament's resolution is based on factually incorrect information. The statement added that the resolution lacks credibility and ignores the UAE’s significant achievements with regards to human development, the protection of human rights, upholding the principles of justice and equality and providing decent...

UAEU Chancellor celebrates researchers’ international distinction in scientific publication

2021 Sep 20 Mon, 12:16:52 am

Al AIN, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- Researchers at the United Arab Emirates University met today with Zaki Nusseibeh, University Chancellor and Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE. The occasion marked the researchers’ success in publishing the outcomes of their research in academic journals that are recognised as amongst the 25% best in the world by the global database of scientific research, ‘SCOPUS’, which is managed by the international multimedia publishing and data analytics giant Elsevier. The research outcomes published 2018 – 2021...

Emirates Health Services holds youth circle on role of youth in future of mental health

2021 Sep 19 Sun, 10:59:43 pm

DUBAI, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has organised a youth circle entitled, "Youth and the future of mental health". The circle discussed ways to enhance and spread the best experiences and practices in mental health, and deliver positive messages that help boost the mental health of youth and their role in sustainable development in the future. It also highlighted the positive impact of the youth councils' constant communication in launching mental health initiatives based on the creative ideas of youth....

Education cornerstone of UAE’s journey toward excellence in next 50 years: Nahyan bin Mubarak

2021 Sep 19 Sun, 09:56:38 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, said education will be the cornerstone of the UAE’s journey toward excellence in the next 50 years. The UAE’s leadership prioritises education and is harnessing all resources and capacities to reinforce the prominent stature of the country’s education system, he added. He made these remarks during his speech at the virtual graduation ceremony of the 15th batch of 2,050 Abu Dhabi University (ADU) graduates, 44 percent of...

UAE achieves 62% hotel occupancy rate in H1 2021 outperforming 10 other major global tourism destinations

2021 Sep 19 Sun, 09:27:03 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE’s tourism sector recorded 62% occupancy rate in H1-2021, outperforming 10 other major global tourism destinations including China (54%), United States of America (45%), Mexico (38%), the United Kingdom (37%), and Turkey (36%). The country’s hotel and tourism establishments attracted nearly 8.3 million guests during this period, recording 15% growth compared to that of H1-2020. During the reference period, guests spent nearly 35 million nights in the UAE hotels reflecting a growth of 30%, while the average...

Imdaad continues exceptional growth with three new contracts totaling AED90 million in one month

2021 Sep 19 Sun, 08:58:21 pm

DUBAI, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable Facilities Management (FM) services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, touched a new milestone with the signing of three new contracts in a single month. Awarded to the company’s Facilities Management Services (FMS) division by distinguished UAE-based clients in the retail, sports, and real estate sectors, the contracts have a combined value of AED90 million, reflecting Imdaad’s robust performance despite the challenging market conditions following the global pandemic....

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launches first-of-its-kind Research Grant Programme

2021 Sep 19 Sun, 08:56:47 pm

ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) at the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a pioneering research grant programme in the field of Arabic language. This first-of-its-kind programme will support researchers and their studies through annual grants to advance academic discourse about the Arabic language, and enhance its presence within both the Arab world and globally. "With its new grant programme, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre is accelerating its...

flydubai signs AED100 million agreement with Saudi Ground Services Company

2021 Sep 19 Sun, 08:32:34 pm

DUBAI, 19th September, 2021 (WAM) -- flydubai has signed an agreement with the Saudi Ground Services Company, under which the Saudi Company will undertake ground handling services for flydubai in various Saudi airports. The agreement is worth more than AED100 million and stipulates that the Saudi company will provide ground handling services for the Dubai carrier in all the Kingdom’s airports, including the 11 airports in which flydubai operates, flydubai said in a statement today. The five-year agreement was signed by Hamad Obaidullah, Chief Commercial...