Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 1:08 am

Saudi Arabia Appoints Second Female Ambassador

Saudi Arabia has appointed Amal Yahya Al-Moallimi as the ambassador to Norway – making her the Kingdom’s second female ambassador, state news agency SPA reported.Princess Reema Bint Bandar was Saudi Arabia’s first woman to hold such a position when she was appointed as the Kingdom’s...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 1:03 am

Inaugural Global Ai Summit Opens

The inaugural Global AI Summit, which bills itself as the premier platform for dialogue on artificial intelligence, opens virtually on Wednesday and brings together stakeholders from the world of academia, government and the private sector during the two-day event. The Global AI Summit,...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 1:02 am

Added And Adafsa Sign Agreement To Implement The Abu Dhabi Local Content Programme In The Agricultural Sector

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) to enhance the competitiveness of local products.The cooperation will foster the role of the Abu Dhabi Local Content (ADLC) programme,...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 12:37 am

Added Bans Building Materials Outlets In Abu Dhabi From Selling Bagged Cement With No Quality Certification

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) issued a circular banning building materials outlets in Abu Dhabi from selling bagged cement with no federal or local quality certifications issued by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) and the Abu Dhabi Quality...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 12:11 am

Saudi Arabia Announces Death Of Prince Nawaf Bin Saad Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al-saud

Saudi Arabia has announced the death of Prince Nawaf bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, state news agency SPA reported.The funeral prayers were held on Tuesday in the Kingdom’s capital, Riyadh.Jordan’s King Abdullah offered his condolences to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, the royal family ...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 12:10 am

The Department Of Culture And Tourism - Abu Dhabi Announces New Kosher Certification Project For Emirate’s Hotels

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed an agreement with the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification, which is led by Rabbi Levi Duchman, to launch the Abu Dhabi Hotels Kosher Certification Project, to officially certify the emirate’s hotels for serving...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 12:00 am

Prioritizing The Community’s Health: Adu Hosts Its First-ever Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Health and Wellness Ambassadors’ Program (HWA) are joining forces to host ADU’s first-ever Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar. Organized in collaboration with Burjeel Medical City, ...

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Government | Thursday 22 October, 2020 12:00 am

Saudi Cabinet Condemns Terror Attack In France, Calls For Confronting Hate Speech

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reiterated the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack that took place in a Paris suburb on Friday, resulting in the death of a French citizen. The Cabinet expressed Saudi Arabia's solidarity with France, affirming its...

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Government | Wednesday 21 October, 2020 4:34 am

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub Records Steep Growth In Aircraft Movements At Vip Terminal Since June 2020

: Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, the region’s first aviation ecosystem located in Dubai South, announced a sharp growth in air traffic movements at its VIP terminal to counter the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In July, aircraft movements totalled 476, while in August the...

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Government | Wednesday 21 October, 2020 4:21 am

Jebel Ali Customs Center Makes 103 Seizures And 104,700 Inspection Operations In 8 Months

Jebel Ali Customs Center, part of Dubai Customs’ Sea Customs Centers Management, thwarted 103 smuggling attempts in the first 8 months of 2020 (Jan-Aug).  A total of 104,074 inspection operations were done and 144,025 containers were scanned in this period.  Prohibited goods, which ...

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