Emirates News Agency

Analysis: UAE rewrites region's scientific history

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 05:55:08 pm

By Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM) ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- With the announcement today of the selection of the second batch of Emirati astronauts, the UAE is rewriting the scientific history of the Arab region and proving that its entry into the space sector was not a coincidence or some type of propaganda. In a new step that translates to the UAE's relentless pursuit towards global leadership in the field of space exploration, His Highness...

FTA, SEDD organise second tax workshop for industrial investors

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 05:26:39 pm

SHARJAH, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) organised the second virtual tax workshop for investors in the industrial sector. This workshop dealt with the country’s legislation and tax procedures, with the aim of overcoming obstacles that investors may face to provide support to companies and factories operating in the emirate. Also, it highlighted procedures related to value added taxes, as well as FTA’s role in administering and collecting federal taxes, based on the best standards...

12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival opens on May 19

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 05:25:00 pm

SHARJAH, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) will be held from May 19 – 29 at Expo Centre Sharjah, in strict adherence to all COVID-19 measures recommended by the UAE health authorities to ensure the safety of participants and visitors. Entitled, ‘For your imagination’, the globally renowned 11-day event will showcase the latest children’s literature by regional and international publishers, and see a host of writers and experts lead the young...

DEWA's Smart Living initiative saves AED52.6 million

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 04:42:24 pm

DUBAI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has won the 2020 Hamdan Bin Mohammed Programme for the Government Services Flag for its Smart Living initiative, which helps customers monitor their water and electricity consumption digitally and proactively, without needing to contact DEWA. This is a new milestone, reinforcing its track record of accomplishments and awards. Since its inauguration by DEWA in July 2020 until January 2021, the ‘Smart Living’ initiative was leveraged by 618,913 customers, and has achieved savings...

51,471 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours: MoHAP

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 04:33:14 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 51,471 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 8,975,014 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 90.74 doses per 100 people. The vaccination drive is in line with the Ministry's plan to provide the vaccine to all members of society and acquire immunity, which will help reduce the number of cases and...

UAE joins Jordan's celebrations of 100 years since founding

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 04:01:43 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The UAE will join with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in celebrating the 100th anniversary since its founding, which falls on April 11th. The UAE’s participation reflects the strong historic relations between the leadership and peoples of the two countries, which have become a role model in terms of their strength, as they are based on mutual respect and joint interests. The UAE- Jordanian relations, established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late...

Sharjah’s Ports and Border Points Committee holds 4th periodic meeting in 2021

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 03:43:47 pm

SHARJAH, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Organisational Committee of Ports and Border Points in the Emirate of Sharjah held its fourth periodic meeting for 2021 at the Khatmat Milaha Border in Kalba. Those attending the meeting reviewed the facilities provided to ease the entry and exit of passengers and goods from the Dibba Al Hisn border, which witnessed the crossings of some 30,000 means of transport during the first quarter of 2021. Meeting attendees also reviewed the report by the General Authority of Ports,...

ADJD launches its Ramadan Awareness Campaign

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 03:42:58 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has launched its awareness campaign for the holy month of Ramadan by producing and broadcasting five short sensitisation films dealing with a wide range of topics and issues affecting the community. The films were inspired by cases heard in court and by observing and monitoring the recurrence of certain crimes, with the aim of raising awareness about the nation’s laws, reducing crimes and protecting potential victims from perpetrators, especially through the use...

Dubai Tourism and stakeholders discuss strategies to showcase Dubai as a top family destination in the summer

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 03:17:22 pm

DUBAI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a virtual town hall meeting for industry stakeholders, providing an overview of the tourism sector and global travel updates and trends, as well as insights into source markets, initiatives, campaigns and events designed to highlight Dubai’s position as the destination of choice for families in the summer. The Summer 2021 Virtual Town Hall, presided by Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism, is part of the regular top-level industry engagements...

50 couples married during mass wedding in Khorfakkan

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 03:09:17 pm

KHORFAKKAN, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Community Development organised a virtual mass wedding, entitled "Eastern Coast Wedding", in Khorfakkan. The wedding was held under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah,. The "Eastern Coast Wedding" was supported by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and held at Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, while taking preventive health measures, in line with the authorities’ COVID precautions. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, lauded the keenness of...

Abdullah bin Zayed receives UN Special Envoy on Libya

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 02:59:41 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has received Ján Kubiš, UN Special Envoy on Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. During the meeting, which was held at the ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the situation in Libya and ways to support the Government of National Unity in fulfilling its mission to consolidate security and stability in Libya and prepare for Libyan...

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reduces working hours for private sector employees during Ramadan

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 02:55:55 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a ministerial circular reducing the working day by two hours for all employees working in the private sector in the country during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1442 Hijri. Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, issued the circular in implementation to Article 65 of the Federal Law No. 08 for 1980, on regulating labour relations.

Masdar-led consortium reaches financial close and starts construction on 300 MW solar project in Saudi Arabia

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 02:42:19 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The consortium led by Masdar and EDF Renewables, both global leaders in renewable energy, and Nesma Company, announced today it has reached financial close on a 300-megawatt (MW) utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in Jeddah and is starting construction. The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy awarded the consortium the 300 MW Jeddah project, after it had submitted the most cost-competitive bid of SAR60.9042 (US$16.24) per megawatt hour. The consortium signed...

Mohammed bin Rashid announces the names of the second batch of UAE Astronaut Programme, including the first female Arab astronaut

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 02:40:19 pm

DUBAI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- In a new step that translates to the UAE's relentless pursuit towards global leadership in the field of space exploration, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the names of the two new Emirati astronauts who will form the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, and further revealed that it includes the first female Arab astronaut. The new batch of astronauts will continue the...

UAE announces 1,931 new COVID-19 cases, 1,833 recoveries, 3 deaths in last 24 hours

2021 Apr 10 Sat, 02:34:35 pm

ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 237,130 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 1,931 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE...