During a telephone call, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, today discussed their friendship, cooperation and developments related to the spread of the coronavirus, …
Read More »MOHAP reports 102 new coronavirus cases and one death
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) today announced the detection of 102 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 570. The new cases were identified when examining individuals who were in contact with previously confirmed cases and did not adhere to social distancing …
Read More »An Asian young man arrested for encouraging people to ignore traffic laws
The Dubai Police has arrested a young man of Asian nationality who posted a video encouraging people to ignore traffic laws and disrespect police officers. Necessary legal actions have been taken against the offender accordingly.
Read More »UAE stocks gain AED12.5 bn in market cap
The UAE stocks continue to respond favourably to the country-level fiscal incentives and stimulus packages being launched, and gained AED12.5 billion in market cap by the end of Sunday’s session. Capitalising on the improving sentiments, Abu Dhabi’s Main Index rallied 2.87 percent and closed at 3,878 points, with DFM following …
Read More »Letters of guarantee surge to AED4.533 trillion in February
The total cumulative balance of letters of guarantee and other credit facilities provided by banks and other business entities in the UAE significantly grew to AED4.533 trillion in February, 2020, an increase of AED186 billion, or 4.3 percent approximately, from AED4.347 trillion in January, statistics by the Central bank of …
Read More »EPAA foils attempt to smuggle 146 endangered animals and birds
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, foiled an attempt by GCC nationals to smuggle 146 CITES-listed animals and birds of four species into the country without health certificates or import permits. CITES is an international treaty that prohibits the trade of endangered animals. In cooperation with the Sharjah Police …
Read More »Dubai saves 178 MW in electricity consumption during Earth Hour 2020
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has recorded savings of 178 megawatts, in electricity consumption in the emirate, equivalent to a reduction of 74 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, during Earth Hour 2020. People in Dubai joined millions of people around the world in expressing their solidarity with efforts to …
Read More »Suspension of valet parking services in Abu Dhabi until further notice
In line with the current precautionary measures that are being implemented to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus “COVID-19” and in accordance with the directives and decisions of the National Emergency Crises and Disaster Management Authority, “Abu Dhabi Economy” issues two circulars at the emirate level on the temporary suspension …
Read More »“Sharjah Executive” extends suspension of all social events
Under the directives of the Crown Prince .. “Sharjah Executive” extends the suspension of all social, sports events and celebrations in wedding halls, event halls, hotels, government and community facilities until the end of April and subject to extension. This comes as a preventive measure within the framework to curb …
Read More »Expected rainfall on scattered areas
NCM: Today’s weather is expected to be dusty and cloudy in general with rainfall on scattered areas accompanied by lightning and thunder at times. Moderate to fresh winds causing blowing dust and poor horizontal visibility.
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