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H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inspected, on Sunday, a number of development and vital projects in the city of Khorfakkan, as part of H.H.’s constant keenness to follow up on the Emirate’s projects and provide them with service facilities and …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announces 3 days of paid holidays for all UAE workers in the private sector starting from 1st to 3rd December, on the occasion of Commemoration Day and the UAE 49th National Day.

The period for updating the personal details of Emirati citizens has been extended till 31st December, according to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, ICA. The authority stated that the decision – which is part of ”Your data … Your identity” initiative that was implemented on 28th of October …

The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) announced today the discovery of substantial recoverable unconventional oil resources located onshore, estimated at 22 billion stock tank barrels (STB), and an increase in conventional oil reserves of 2 billion STB in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The announcements were made following the SPC meeting …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Sunday that it conducted 110,952 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 …

The Commemoration Day and the UAE 49th National Day holidays for the banking sector is from Tuesday 1 December 2020 to Thursday 3 December 2020.

The UAE’s 49th National Day and Commemoration Day holidays for federal entities and ministries will take place from Tuesday, December 1st to December 3rd, a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced today. According to the circular, work will resume on Sunday, December 6th.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck south of Iran at 8:13 am local time Sunday, the National Centre of Meteorology said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km, it added in a statement. “This is a natural activity on the borders of the Arabian plate in the south …

Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, said the UAE has become a global leader in adopting the 4 industrial revolution, 4IR, technologies by virtue of its ability to prepare for the multi-dimensional changes …

Recognising the integral role that schools play in instilling fitness-focused habits in the country’s youth, Dubai Fitness Challenge, DFC, 2020 is ensuring that more than 620,000 students across 600 schools adopt healthier and happier lifestyles for 30 minutes for 30 days. The fitness programme of free events, sports activities and …