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Visitors from around the world will be wowed by a German Pavilion that will take them on a unique and exciting educational journey through a ‘world of sustainability’ at Expo 2020 Dubai. The design of the pavilion and its theme, ‘Campus Germany’, were revealed today at an event in Dubai, …

Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, DoH, has called on interested investors to review its recently released Healthcare Capacity Master Plan, HCMP, and get acquainted with available investment opportunities in the healthcare sector. The announcement is part of DoH’s ongoing efforts to spur investment opportunities for the further development and …

Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Sharjah Ruler’s Office in Khorfakkan, inaugurated the activities of the first edition of the Real Estate Investment exhibition at Expo Khor Fakkan on Wednesday. The exhibition is considered the first event of its kind in the Eastern region of Sharjah. The …

The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, ESMA, has set up an awareness workshop for more than 300 traders and suppliers of juices, beverages, milk and dairy products in the UAE on the mandatory technical regulations. Local traders and suppliers of juices, beverages and dairy products benefit from a deadline …

Abu Dhabi has been named the safest city in the world for the second year running by Numbeo, a website that curates and collates data to develop the world’s largest user-contributed database about cities and countries worldwide. Surpassing more than 300 cities across the world, including Tokyo, Basel, Munich, and …

As a red and cream-colored train chugs up the Alishan mountains of Taiwan, hikers and villagers stop and wave at the passengers on board. It feels like an adventure, harking back to a time when train travel was new and exciting. And in a way, it is. The train has embarked on one …

The philanthropist Bill Gates has thanked the UAE for its support in working to eliminate deadly diseases and reduce world poverty. Mr Gates was speaking on the eve of the launch of the 2018 Goalkeepers Report, produced by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and which measures progress towards goals …

The Fujairah Criminal Court sentenced a GCC national to five years in prison after being found guilty of raping a domestic worker by force. The details of the case go back to when the accused went to an employment office claiming to need a maid for his house. After an …

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, adopted flexible hours for the Federal Government’s employees to allow them to attend parents’ meetings and school activities. The new initiative comes within the framework of the “Back …

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new phase of ‘Capture Your Memorable Moments on Your Vehicle’s Plate’ initiative for Code W. The initiative gives customers the opportunity to choose 5-digit licensing plates under this code resembling important dates & events in their lives such as birthday, employment date, …