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Dr. Taher Al-Amiri, the spokesman for “NCEMA”:  • Efforts to contain the pandemic in cooperation with all sectors of the country have yielded, as we witness today, a significant decrease in the number of infections and a plan to gradually ease restrictions and return to normal life.  • His Highness …

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), chaired the meeting of the board, held today in Qasr Al Watan. Sheikh Mansour welcomed the meeting’s participants and thanked the Central …

The United Arab Emirates has announced US$5 million in humanitarian assistance to benefit civilians impacted by the situation in Ukraine. The contribution is made to the United Nations’ Humanitarian Flash Appeal and the Regional Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine and is a reflection of the UAE’s emphasis on humanitarian solidarity …

The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained today, through a video on its social media accounts, the penalties for infringement of data pertaining to financial, commercial or economic institutions using information technology. According to Article 8 of the Federal Decree-Law No.34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumors and Cybercrimes, “whoever obtains, acquires, …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Wednesday that it conducted 430,493 tests, 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 …

In response to high demand, the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJ) has fast-tracked the opening of registrations for the 14th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship (ADWPJJC). The event will take place from 11th to 19th November at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi. Although …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired Tuesday’s SEC weekly meeting at the Ruler’s Office. The meeting was held in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued a decision on licensing regulations for domestic workers’ recruitment agencies and affirmed the continuity of current agencies’ licenses, provided they fulfill all specified requirements when renewing their licenses and abide by obligations with the customers.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, discussed by phone with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, a number of regional and international issues, in the context of wider discussions which included earlier calls with the British …

Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA): Dubai’s private schools will not be eligible for any fee increase for the 2022-23 academic year, following the release of the latest Education Cost Index (ECI) calculated by the Dubai Statistics Centre. Mohammed Darwish, CEO of the Regulations and Permits Commission at Knowledge and …