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Germany announces 466 COVID-19 cases

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 10:35:48 am

BERLIN, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- Germany on Thursday announced 503 new coronavirus, COVID-19, cases, bringing the total infections in the country to 195,228. Reuters quoted data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases as saying that the reported death toll rose by 9, taking the tally of fatalities to 8,994.

Hub71 to form ‘Team UAE’ for 2020 Entrepreneurship World Cup for chance to win $1M in cash prizes

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 10:34:50 am

ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem and National Organiser of the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2020, has launched its search for the best startups from early-stage to growth phase in all sectors across the seven emirates. "The startups will be selected to join the first-ever Team UAE which will take part in the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2020, during the MiSK Global Forum in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in October 2020," Hub71 said on Thursday. The Entrepreneurship World Cup...

Security Council adopts resolution calling for global ceasefire to combat COVID-19

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 09:49:45 am

NEW YORK, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- The Security Council on Wednesday echoed the Secretary-General’s call for a worldwide ceasefire, to combat the coronavirus pandemic that has already claimed more than half a million lives. The UN chief welcomed the long-awaited move, calling for countries to "redouble their efforts for peace". Unanimously adopting resolution 2532 (2020) on Wednesday, the 15-member peace and security body demanded "a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations, on its agenda." It also voiced its support for efforts...

India's tally of coronavirus infections crosses 600,000

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 09:44:15 am

MUMBAI, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- India's coronavirus infections surpassed 600,000 on Thursday, with 17,834 deaths, as authorities battled to contain the pandemic while easing lockdown rules, officials and the health ministry said. According to Reuters, the increase presents a severe challenge for India's strained medical capacity and overburdened health system. An easing phase called "Unlock 2" was announced on Monday, allowing more economic activities to resume even as some densely populated containment zones stay under lockdown, the agency added.

UAE Press: Despite the pandemic, Dubai marks another milestone

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 09:41:16 am

ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- When the global economy is in turmoil, Dubai has achieved yet another economic milestone that proves the emirate’s solid fundamentals, a local newspaper commented. On Tuesday, Dubai World made the final payment of $8.2 billion to creditors, completing a debt restructuring that had weighed on the emirate since the 2008 financial crisis, which forced the company to restructure $23.5 billion. "The more significant is that the debt has been paid two years ahead of schedule; unquestionably remarkable at...

Brazil COVID-19 death toll passes 60,000

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 09:09:38 am

RIO DE JANEIRO, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- Brazil surpassed 60,000 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health said, citing a recent wave of contamination in Southern and Midwestern areas of the country, Reuters reported. A total of 1,038 additional deaths were registered in the past 24 hours, taking the overall number of fatalities to 60,632, the ministry said, updating the 60,610 tally disclosed earlier on Wednesday to add data from Rio Grande do Sul state. Total confirmed cases were revised to 1,448,753 from...

China-based Terminus partners with Expo 2020, signs long-term lease at District 2020

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 09:03:30 am

DUBAI, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- Terminus Technologies, a China-based leader in smart technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics has been named Expo 2020 Dubai’s latest Premier Partner and has signed a long-term lease at District 2020 as part of the innovation ecosystem that will evolve after the event. As Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Robotics Partner, Terminus will deploy more than 150 programmable robots – including Opti, one of the Expo 2020 mascots – to interact with visitors during the six-month event. Fitted with...

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 10.7 million, death toll at 515,141

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 08:43:44 am

LONDON, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- More than 10.7 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 515,141 have died, according to a Reuters tally published on Thursday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Saudi Arabia Supports UAE’s candidacy for non-permanent membership of Security Council for 2022-2023

2020 Jul 02 Thu, 12:55:42 am

NEW YORK, 1st July, 2020 (WAM) -- Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Dr. Khalid bin Muhammad Manzalawi has affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia supports the United Arab Emirates in its candidacy for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the period 2022-2023, urging countries to support its candidacy. In his speech during the Asia-Pacific Group, APG, meeting which was held virtually yesterday and headed by the delegation of the People's Republic of China to...

Zaki Nusseibeh, Farouk El-Baz to discuss Hope Probe mission

2020 Jul 01 Wed, 11:45:42 pm

ABU DHABI,1st July 2020 (WAM) - The imminent Hope Probe mission to Mars will be the subject under discussion on Saturday 11 July 2020 19:30 GST with Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Dr. Farouk El-Baz, NASA space scientist and geologist. The session will be moderated by Salem AlMarri, Assistant Director General for Science and Technology Sector, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The speakers will assess what space exploration has taught mankind, and what life-changing advancement we can expect from the project, which...

Dubai Police warns of cybercriminals and scammers

2020 Jul 01 Wed, 11:45:20 pm

DUBAI, 1st July 2020 (WAM) - The Dubai Police General HQ has called upon members of the public to remain vigilant when using social media platforms and not to fall prey to online cybercriminals and scammers. These remarks were made by Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police, as he revealed the details of Operation "Shadow" which led to the arrest of 20 African gangs for committing blackmailing and cyber extortion crimes as well as fraudulent...

Brooge Energy reports record revenue of $44 million

2020 Jul 01 Wed, 11:44:57 pm

NEW YORK,1st July 2020 (WAM) -- Brooge Energy Limited, today announced its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2019. Revenue for the full year 2019 increased 23% to $44 million, compared to $36 million in the full year 2018. Gross profit for the full year 2019 was $34 million, resulting in gross margin of 77%, compared to $26 million for the full year 2018. "We are pleased to report record financial results for the full year 2019," said Nicolaas L. Paardenkooper, Chief...

Hope Probe a source of pride in country’s history: Reem Al Hashemy

2020 Jul 01 Wed, 10:33:34 pm

ABU DHABI, 1st July 2020 (WAM) -- Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of the Expo 2020 Dubai Office, said that the UAE’s ongoing achievements have proven to the world that the culture of possibilities promoted by the country’s leadership is an advantage of the Emirati people, noting that the Hope Probe is one of these achievements and a source of pride in the history of the UAE and its citizens. She added that the probe’s mission reflects...

Etihad Airways supports UAE’s humanitarian aid missions

2020 Jul 01 Wed, 10:32:48 pm

ABU DHABI, 1st June 2020 (WAM) – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has transported humanitarian aid from the government of the United Arab Emirates to 54 destinations. To date, Etihad Airways operated 106 UAE humanitarian aid charters to 54 destinations and played a key role in transporting medical and food aid to help fight coronavirus around the world. Ahmed Al Qubaisi, Senior Vice President Government, International and Communications, Etihad Aviation...

Mohamed bin Zayed, President of Costa Rica review bilateral relations, global fight against COVID-19

2020 Jul 01 Wed, 10:31:33 pm

ABU DHABI, 1st July 2020 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received a telephone call from President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica on the prestigious strategic relations binding the two friendly nations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. President Quesada extended thanks to Sheikh Mohamed for the support provided by the UAE to his country in order to strengthen its medical...