Emirates News Agency

UAE participates in first meeting of International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 11:13:35 pm

BEJING, 5th August 2021 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates has stressed the importance of international cooperation in accelerating the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The country has followed a cooperative approach based on the spirit of collaboration, and adopted an integrated system for vaccine production and distribution, which it believes is key to meeting targets to boost global immunity. This came during the participation of Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, in the first meeting of the International Forum on...

Dubai launches new global marketing campaign starring Jessica Alba and Zac Efron

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 11:02:15 pm

DUBAI, 5th August 2021 (WAM) - Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched its latest global campaign, featuring superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron, as it continues to drive global travel recovery and growth. Dubai Presents - filmed by Director’s Guild award-winning director Craig Gillespie of recent Cruella movie fame - takes a unique perspective to global destination advertising, using a highly stylised movie trailer approach to create engaging content, backdropped by some of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks and unique hidden...

UAE law enforcement assists in US indictment of six alleged fraudsters including 'Ray Hushpuppi'

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 09:08:37 pm

LOS ANGELES, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Six individuals, three based in the United States and three believed to be based in Africa have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles following an elaborate scheme to defraud a Qatari school founder and launder the proceeds through bank accounts around the world. Acting United States Attorney Tract L. Wilkison, commented, "The defendants allegedly faked the financing of a Qatari school by playing the roles of bank officials and creating a bogus website in...

17 athletes to represent UAE in Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour in Miami

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 07:55:15 pm

MIAMI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- The Technical Administration of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJF) approved the names of athletes who will participate in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, which will start on 8th August, 2021, in Miami, United States (US). The list of 17 Jiu-Jitsu fighters includes 13 purple and brown belts, most notably Omar Al Suwaidi and Theyab Al Nuaimi in the 56 kilogram (kg) category, Mohammed Al Menhali in the 62 kg category, and Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Sultan Al...

Over 81,800 grievances related to COVID-19 violations recorded last year: Public Prosecution Yearbook

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 06:08:45 pm

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- The Public Prosecution issued its 2020 Yearbook, which highlights its operational plan based on the vision, mission and objectives of the Ministry of Justice. The yearbook also includes the achievements of the departments, projects, initiatives, strategic performance indicators of the Public Prosecution, as well as related statistics from the past year. These statistics cover emergency, crisis and disaster prosecution data, such as the 81,856 grievances related to COVID-19 violations recorded on a remote grievance system. The Public Prosecution...

Emirates welcomes UK's decision to add UAE to its ‘amber list’ for international travel

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 05:19:13 pm

DUBAI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Adnan Kazim, Emirates Chief Commercial Officer said:"Emirates welcomes the decision to add the UAE to the UK’s ‘amber list’ for international travel, reflecting the extensive steps thathave been taken to mitigate the spread of the virus in the UK and UAE.'' ''Since the UK’s announcement last evening, we’ve seen a huge surge in queries from customers desperate to travel to see their families, planning their kids’ return for the new school term, as well as their postponed business or...

Ministry of Interior, Federal Tax Authority sign MoU

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 05:07:54 pm

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Interior (MoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), to enhance their partnership and cooperation. The MoU was signed by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Under-Secretary of the MoI, and Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the FTA. The MoU’s signing took place in light of the directives of the UAE’s leadership, and in the implementation of the strategic plans of both entities. It aims to promote cooperation and...

Nahayan bin Mubarak conveys UAE leaders' congratulations to Iranian President

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 04:43:40 pm

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, headed the UAE delegation to the Iranian capital, Tehran, to congratulate the elected Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on assuming his position as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Sheikh Nahyan conveyed the sincere congratulations of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin...

Sharjah Sports Council discusses cooperation with Spanish newspaper 'Marca'

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 04:29:59 pm

SHARJAH, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC), said the SSC was keen to communicate with various entities, including major media institutions, in line with its strategy and objectives to confirm the emirate’s reputation at various levels. This was stated during his visit to the headquarters of the well-known Spanish newspaper Marca, in the presence of Mohammed Ali bin Hammad, Director of Government Communications Department. Al Hazami toured the office of the newspaper, which is considered...

Satellites reveal how forests increase cloud and cool climate: European Space Agency

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 04:28:57 pm

PARIS, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Forests are not only key to moderating our climate by sequestering atmospheric carbon, but they also create a cooling effect by increasing low-level cloud. A first global assessment using satellite observations has shown that for two-thirds of the world, afforestation increases low-level cloud cover, with the effect being strongest over evergreen needleleaf forest, according to a press release issued by the European Space Agency (ESA) on Thursday. Because trees sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into...

Hamdan bin Mohammed appoints new senior officials at Dubai Culture

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 04:28:23 pm

DUBAI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (23) of 2021 appointing Mansoor Hussain Lootah as CEO of Support Operations at the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). H.H. also issued Executive Council Resolution No. (24) of 2021 appointing Saeed Mubarak Khalfan Kharbash Al Marri as CEO of Arts and Literature at Dubai Culture. Resolution No. (23) of 2021 is valid...

52,837 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in past 24 hours: MoHAP

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 04:08:17 pm

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 52,837 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered during the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided as of Thursday stands at 16,988,539 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 171.77 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...

Abdullah Al Ariani highlights readiness to participate in Tokyo Paralympics

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 03:55:54 pm

ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Emirati shooter Abdullah Al Ariani highlighted his readiness, as well as the readiness of his colleagues, to participate in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo and raise the Emirati flag. The 2020 Summer Paralympics are an upcoming major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee. They are scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan between 24 August and 5 September 2021. The team is currently training six hours per day at the Al...

AED 7 billion of weeklong real estate transactions in Dubai

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 03:51:26 pm

DUBAI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- A total of 1,581 real estate and properties transactions were valued at 7 billion in total during the week ending 05 August 2021, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly report said 91 plots were sold for AED 715.83 million, 1,083 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.53 billion. The top three transactions were a land in Me'Aisem First sold for AED 62 million, followed by a land that was sold for AED 40 million in...

DEWA donates AED30 million to Al Jalila Foundation for the Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital

2021 Aug 05 Thu, 03:46:57 pm

DUBAI, 5th August, 2021 (WAM) -- Al Jalila Foundation, a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has donated AED30 million to support ‘Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital’, the UAE’s first charity hospital aimed at helping cancer patients in need. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced plans to establish the ‘Hamdan Bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital’ in April...