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UAE, Indonesia invigorate economic relations

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 06:25:53 pm

JAKARTA, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- A visit paid recently by a delegation representing the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry to Indonesia has resulted in tangible results that will reflect positively on the growing partnerships between the business communities in the two countries. The visit included meetings with representatives of the public and private sectors in the Asian country where the two sides thrashed out best ways to stamp out all obstacles faced by UAE investors in terms of legislation and laws...

Central Bank freezes accounts of new terrorist outfits

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 06:13:44 pm

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) --The UAE Central Bank has issued a circular to all banks and other financial institutions operating in the country to start immediate search for and freezing of all bank accounts, investments, and deposits that may be held by any individual or entity mentioned in the new terror lists declared by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain and Egypt on July 25th, 2017. The move comes as part of the four countries’ consistent efforts to...

Geneva Centre for Human Rights praises efforts of Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 05:57:23 pm

LONDON, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Dr. Hanif Hassan Al Qassim, Chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, has expressed his appreciation for the scientific efforts of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, OCIS, at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Al Qassim highlighted the enlightened role of OCIS in promoting the correct image of Islam and Muslims, as opposed to the negative stereotypes being portrayed by certain groups in some western countries, due to the violent actions of extremists....

September Basrah Heavy Cargo sold at OSP +$1.37 on DME Auctions

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 05:38:18 pm

DUBAI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Mercantile Exchange, DME, hosted its latest auction on Wednesday, on behalf of Iraq’s National Oil Company, SOMO. The 2-million barrel cargo of Basrah Heavy was awarded at a premium of $1.37 per barrel over the September Basrah Heavy Official Selling Price, OSP. 28 companies logged into the auction with 17 active bidders and more than 25 bids during the two-minute auction. Over 50 companies have now registered with DME to access SOMO auctions. SOMO has sold a total...

Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority establishes "Gender Equality Lab"

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 05:35:30 pm

DUBAI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority has announced the establishment of a "Gender Equality Lab," as an internal programme that aims to achieve equality between male and female employees on all levels. The programme will consist of organising events and performing studies and specialised projects, with the aim of supporting the authority’s goals of achieving a balance between male and female employees, as well as raising their productivity levels and creating a better work-life balance. The Gender Equality Lab,...

ERC distributes rescue aid to Eastern Ad Dis in Hadhramaut, Yemen

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:55:50 pm

HADHRAMAUT, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, has distributed food baskets to the people of Eastern Ad Dis in the eastern part of the Governorate of Hadhramaut yesterday, which benefitted low-income families and individuals with disabilities. The ERC’s distribution of rescue aid is implemented under the framework supporting vulnerable people in Yemen, with the aim of reducing the impact of the severe local economic conditions that resulted from the Houthis-led coup. Mohammed Al Muhairi, Head of the ERC team, stressed that...

Emirates Group Security hosts global aviation security symposium

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:51:22 pm

DUBAI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Emirates Group Security, a multi-dimensional and highly versatile firm that designs, develops and distributes security and safety measures across the Emirates network, has announced that it will host the global aviation security symposium in Dubai, between 8th to 10th October 2017. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, the third edition of the AVSEC event will gather some of the foremost and leading experts...

Khawla bint Ahmed's first art exhibition in UK witnesses large turnout

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:31:07 pm

LONDON, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- The first international art exhibition of Sheikha Khawla bint Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, the wife of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, which opened in July 2017 at the Saatchi Gallery in London, has witnessed a large turnout by an audience that included diplomats, officials and art critics. The exhibition, titled, "Love and Peace Letters with Ink and Paper," which will run until 19th August, includes 20 works of art of various sizes. A talented...

MBRSC joins Sentinel Asia initiative to support disaster management in the Asia-Pacific region

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:08:25 pm

DUBAI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has joined Sentinel Asia, an international initiative among space agencies, disaster management agencies, and international agencies for applying remote sensing and Web-GIS technologies to support disaster management in the Asia-Pacific region. The centre joined the initiative as part of its support to disaster risk reduction, and will contribute by providing DubaiSat-2 high-resolution data and is willing to effectively contribute through its long term 'Earth Observation' programme using future missions, such as KhalifaSat,...

Dual-listed stocks get lion's share of liquidity

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:07:43 pm

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Dual-listed stocks in UAE equity markets attracted a considerable level of the cash available on the market, pushing shares up to the green area Wednesday, with a large segment of traders targeting this type of shares following a state of tranquility that prevailed for around three hours of trading over national companies' shares. Advancing shares of national companies included Emaar which closed high at AED8.16 recovering from a drop to AED8.10 during the first half of the session....

RAK Chamber signs cooperation MoU with Ras al-Khaimah International Airport

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:07:15 pm

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Ras al-Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, RAK Chamber, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Ras al-Khaimah International Airport, to boost mutual cooperation, exchange of expertise and studies. The MoU will cement the basis of joint work between the two parties in a systematic way that aims at realising a constructive mutual partnership for greater benefit to the economy of the emirate. Dr. Ahmed Rashed Al Shamili, Assistant General Director of Commercial Service and Business...

Ajman Crown Prince inspects new passenger bus fleet

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 04:00:24 pm

AJMAN, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, has inspected new passenger buses that will begin operating on 1st August 2017, as part of the Ajman Transport Corporation’s transportation fleet. H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid was briefed on the latest specifications of the new buses, which will operate the transport routes between local cities, including the Ajman-Abu Dhabi, Ajman-Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm Al Qaiwain routes, as part of the corporation’s strategic plan for the coming...

Music courses in spotlight at cultural centres in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 03:55:06 pm

ABU DHABI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Music courses organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, as part of the Cultural Summer programme held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, are in the spotlight after the discovery of numerous talents. Four weeks after the start of the programme, cultural centres are still receiving requests from parents to enrol their children in to music courses, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra. "The Higher...

Dubai Culture announces next phase of ‘SIKKA Around The City’ initiative

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 03:37:09 pm

DUBAI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has announced the next range of creative children’s workshops in its ongoing ‘SIKKA Around The City’ initiative. The initiative is part of the Authority’s expanded ‘SIKKA Art Fair’ programme that aims to expose new segments of the community to the joys of art. The latest workshops encourage children to express themselves through creative activities including ‘3D Doodling’, ‘Sculpture & Shadow’ and ‘Photograms.’ The free workshops are taking place at City Walk 2...

Dar Al Ber partners with Zulekha Hospitals to support indigent patients

2017 Jul 26 Wed, 03:26:54 pm

DUBAI, 26th July, 2017 (WAM) -- The Dar Al Ber Society has reached an agreement with the Zulekha Healthcare Group in Sharjah and Dubai and Alexis Hospital in India to secure free treatment for indigent patients. The move is in line with the 2017 #Year of Giving, and in accordance with the concept of social responsibility, Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Dar Al Ber, said. "The Zulekha and Alexis hospitals shall provide free, high-quality medical services for destitute and low-income patients...