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ADNOC Distribution has registered over nine million contactless transactions through its smart application since the start of 2020. The company provides four secure contactless payment options through its smart application, including Mobile Pay, RFID, ADNOC Plus top up cards and Emirates ID. The ADNOC Distribution app is a convenient way …

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, today announced the launch of a safe and clean certification programme – a first of its kind in the region – and one which seeks to uplift and standardise the cleanliness and hygiene levels across all businesses and …

QuantLase Imaging Lab, the medical-research arm of the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange-listed International Holdings Company, IHC, announced that it has developed novel equipment which enables for much faster mass screenings, with test results available in seconds and allowing testing on a wider scale. The technology will reinforce the UAE’s position …

The Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, today announced the scheduled launch of its Mars Hope Probe in a 495,000,000km journey to reach and orbit the Red Planet. The countdown to the launch begins after the probe’s successful transfer from the UAE to Japan, …

The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 death toll has reached nearly 43,000, underlining the country’s status as the worst-hit in Europe, Reuters reported on Tuesday. New figures for England and Wales brought the death toll to at least 42,990, a Reuters tally showed, including earlier data from Scotland and Northern Ireland, as …

Spain lifted on Tuesday a ban on all direct flights and ships from Italy since 11th March during its coronavirus lockdown, Reuters has quoted the government gazette as saying. Travellers from Italy will have to comply, however, with a two-week quarantine like other foreign visitors, while a state of emergency …

Abu Dhabi Police calls on parents to be cautious when subscribing or purchasing online games, and not to disclose their credit card details to protect your confidentiality. It is advised to use a prepaid debit card with limited balance to avoid being exposed to fraudulent activities and piracy leading to …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has conducted more than 38,000 COVID-19 tests in different regions of the country and reports: • 873 new cases of coronavirus from different nationalities, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 25,065. • The full recovery of 1214 patients from the symptoms of …

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADAFSA, has said that it continues to carry out food shipment inspections at border-crossing points in Abu Dhabi. In a statement on Monday, the authority said inspection efforts are conducted for all food shipments imported to the emirate’s ports, as well as …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (ICA) Monday said foreign nationals holding valid residence visa can return to the UAE starting June 1st. MoFAIC and ICA in a joint statement today said the decision stems from the UAE’s keenness …