Emirates News Agency

Make a Wish Foundation UAE grants wishes of 300 children in H1 2020

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 04:36:53 pm

ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) – "Make a Wish" Foundation UAE has successfully granted the wishes of 300 children suffering from chronic and serious diseases in the first half of 2020. Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the wife of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Advisor to the President of the UAE, and Chairwoman of the Foundation's Board of Directors, commended the landmark achievements despite that challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, which...

National Biosecurity Committee discusses desert locust situation, zoonotic diseases

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 04:27:45 pm

DUBAI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The National Biosecurity Committee held its second meeting of 2020 to examine multiple relevant issues, and review the status of the deliverables and recommendations of its first meeting of 2020 and second meeting of 2019. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, presided over the session. As the first order of business, the members discussed updates on the desert locust situation in the country and the plan to address it. Current climatic conditions have...

Dubai launches Marine Agency to regulate dhow sector and promote its role in reinforcing trade

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 04:18:29 pm

DUBAI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, PCFC, in cooperation with the Dubai Maritime City Authority, DMCA, has launched a Marine Agency to oversee wooden dhow ships and regulate all their activities while they are in Dubai waters. The agency is an organisational unit managed by the PCFC and works according to regulations in coordination with the competent government authorities. Dubai is a key destination for dhows carrying various types of merchandise and goods from several Middle East and...

Al Ain Zoo launches Arabian sand cat conservation programme

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 04:09:15 pm

AL AIN, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- Al Ain Zoo launched today its Arabian sand cat conservation programme to protect the sand cat in cooperation with its strategic partners through various workshops hosted by the zoo. The workshops aimed to understand the current situation of the sand cat and combine all the knowledge we have in one document. One of the key objectives of the workshops was to conduct field research in order to study the wild population and the challenges and threats facing them....

EPA opens registrations for Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 04:01:15 pm

SHARJAH, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Emirates Publishers Association, EPA, has announced that it has begun accepting applications for the Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund launched by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Founder and Former President of EPA, to support and finance UAE publishers impacted by the coronavirus, COVID-19. The AED1 million fund was launched by the EPA this June in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, MCKD, Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, and Sharjah Publishing City, SPC. Publishers need to submit their applications...

Ministry of Energy launches platform for businesses to showcase products to fight COVID-19

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 03:59:30 pm

ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Energy and Industry has announced the development of a new national platform dedicated to showcasing products and equipment that can be used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The products will be listed on the digital platform for the industrial sector in the country, which was previously launched in coordination with the Departments of Economic Development, DED, of each of the seven emirates and members of the Industrial Coordination Council. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister...

HCHF commends UN Security Council's worldwide ceasefire resolution to combat COVID-19

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 03:27:42 pm

ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, HCHF, a group of religious leaders, educational scholars and cultural leaders from across the world, commended the UN Security Council unanimously adopted resolution, which called upon all parties to armed conflicts to immediately engage in a "durable humanitarian pause" of at least 90 days, to enable all countries to combat COVID-19 pandemic. HCHF stressed that it welcomes and supports this worldwide humanitarian pause that comes at a time when world unity is...

Abu Dhabi Chamber organises a webinar on 'Re-inventing the Business Model for Excellence in Crisis'

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 03:25:57 pm

ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- Within the frame of its commitment to providing development programs for the business community in Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised a webinar on "Re-inventing the Business Model for Excellence in Crisis" to help businesses mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on their operations. Presented by both Prof. Hadi Eltigani, Coordinator General of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, SKEA, and Matt Fisher, Expert in Excellence and Organisational Development, the webinar tackled a the...

Dubai Tourism shares industry outlook with stakeholders

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 03:15:23 pm

DUBAI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, hosted a virtual forum for stakeholders and partners to share its industry outlook ahead of the city’s reopening to international tourists on 7th July. The forum provided a first-hand insight into current and post-pandemic strategies that will help accelerate tourism momentum and position Dubai as a safe global destination. The online forum is part of Dubai Tourism’s efforts to further enhance collaboration with stakeholders through regular top-level industry engagements, which...

Radio Mirchi in UAE rebrands to ‘Kadak FM’ with fresh, strong and original content

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 03:02:36 pm

ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Media, ADM, has announced the rebranding of its popular Hindi Radio offering Radio Mirchi, in the UAE, to ‘Kadak FM’, in line with its vision to provide innovative and modernized content across all platforms. With a fresh sound and a new brand, ‘Kadak FM’ will offer content that is vibrant, contemporary, positive, informative, local and fun. The name ‘KADAK’ finds its origins in the Indian subcontinent, an expression that evokes happiness and satisfaction, and has become...

Islamic economy experts set to discuss future of Halal industry at second webinar of GIES Virtual Series

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 02:44:46 pm

DUBAI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, DIEDC, in collaboration with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and in strategic partnership with Refinitiv, today announced the second session of the GIES Virtual Series webinar that will provide an outlook on the future of the halal industry, amid the supply chain disruptions caused by the measures taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Scheduled for Tuesday, 14th July, 2020, at noon (UAE time), the webinar will host Dr. Rehab Faraj...

Ras Al Khaimah restores historic Al Jazirah Al Hamra watchtower

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 02:22:33 pm

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah Department of Antiquities and Museums has completed major restoration work on one of the emirate’s historic watchtowers. Located just outside Al Jazirah Al Hamra, an ancient coastal village renowned for its fishing, pearl diving and boat building, the watchtower is believed to be about 100 years old and was a crucial part of the area’s defence system. The tower was constructed using traditional materials, such as coral and beach stone, mangrove beams, and palm...

Mohammed bin Rashid issues law regulating drone activity in Dubai

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 01:47:06 pm

DUBAI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. 04 of 2020, outlining the regulations governing drone activity in Dubai. The Law aims to reduce risks associated with drone activity and specifies the duties and responsibilities of relevant authorities. The new Law also seeks to help Dubai promote itself as a hub for drone manufacturing, smart transportation and innovation in the...

DEWA organises 8th Future Engineer Summer Camp online

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 11:53:15 am

DUBAI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, is organising the 8th Future Engineer Summer Camp online, in collaboration with Emirates Science Club. Around 30 DEWA staff children are attending the camp, ranging in ages between 12 and 15 years old. The camp takes place from 5th to 26th July, 2020. It covers several areas, such as electronics, cyber-security, robotics, 3D printing and augmented reality. The online camp prepares the students for a promising career by strengthening their technical skills, promoting...

UAE Rulers congratulate US President on Independence Day

2020 Jul 04 Sat, 11:19:27 am

ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2020 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, which is marked on 4th July. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,...