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The Federal Tax Authority,FTA, has conducted two simultaneous awareness and inspection campaigns to verify compliance with the ‘Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products Scheme’ in the first month since the ban on selling cigarettes not bearing the Digital Tax Stamps in local markets went into effect. The Stamps placed on cigarettes …

In cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Abu Dhabi General Services (Musanadah), the Abu Dhabi Labor Court at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department ends a collective labor dispute involving 320 workers in a record time. After observing the due legal process, the residence permits for workers …

Dubai police bicycle patrols have arrested 83 wanted suspects, prevent potential crimes, arrest people staying illegally in the country and vendors selling counterfeit goods who hide in residential and touristic alleys. The 26-members patrols established just 18 months ago, after directions by Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of …

Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is leading the coalition with patience and skill, and The UAE’s response to the call for firmness has solidified a well-established regional partnership .. The common challenges we face are in the hands of Saudi …

HH Sheikh Mohammed on his Twitter account: “I chaired a brainstorming session with my team. The coming phase needs exceptional ideas and we trust our youth. We look forward to bringing new ideas, energies and capabilities to our government work”.

The counterterror efforts made by the UAE and US as well as ways of coordinating efforts between UAE humanitarian aid departments and the World Food Programme (WFP) were the focus of a meeting His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander …

The region and the world have witnessed tremendous changes, four years after the Safir incident when a number of UAE servicemen were martyred in Yemen. Nevertheless, the UAE has remained committed to the principles and values of tolerance, peace and cooperation, laid down by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan …

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted Shash Darak district in the Afghan capital, Kabul and resulted in several deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement on Thursday that the attack, the second to take place this week for …

Traffic police have added an extra dimension to efforts to boost road safety in Ras Al Khaimah – by introducing a new ‘floating’ pedestrian crossing. An eye-catching 3D zebra crossing has been rolled out on Sheikh Mohammed bin Salam Road to make life safer for residents and encourage motorists to …

SWBC Panel at Moscow Book Fair Offers a Blueprint to Cities Aspiring for World Book Capital Title MOSCOW, 5th September, 2019 (WAM) — As Sharjah celebrates its ‘Guest City’, status at the ongoing Moscow International Book Fair,MIBF 2019, Sharjah World Book Capital Office,SWBC Office, has offered publishing professionals and the …