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Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved the gradual return to in-classroom learning for students at public and private schools, universities, colleges and training institutes in the emirate, as of Monday, 24 January, 2022. The committee also approved protocols for returning to classrooms, and stated that existing precautionary …

Hazaa Al-Mansoori, the official spokesman for the education sector in the UAE: • Efforts continue to monitor the pandemic and its developments, to ensure the safe return to normalcy, maintain public health and protect the health and safety of students, teachers and administrative staff in educational establishments. to face-to-face education …

Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for the sixth consecutive year, by Numbeo’s Safety Index 2022, reinforcing its position as a safe and secure place to live, work and invest. The crowd-sourced list ranks 459 cities based on users feedback on questions related to cost …

The UAE Cabinet have issued two decisions regarding administrative fines for tax laws offenders and the controls of fines refunding and exemption: • Re-determining the administrative fines imposed on the registrant before June 28, 2021, to equal (30%) of the total amount according to some controls. • Extension of the …

The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has condemned the targeting of civilians and civil facilities in the UAE, which caused the death of a number of civilians and left many injured, especially as such actions constitute a blatant violation of all international laws and charters of human rights. “While the …

The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi will prevent more carbon emissions than previously expected. This was announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, showcasing the essential role that nuclear energy plays in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development in the UAE and around …

Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2022 amending some clauses of Executive Council Resolution No. (47) of 2017 pertaining to the regulation of road transportation and vehicle rental …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Wednesday that it conducted 518,300, 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 coronavirus …

The National Search and Rescue Center has carried out a medical evacuation mission for a person in his seventies in Abu Dhabi Sea near Zirku Island after a report was received from the captain of the “COSTA FIRENZE” yacht that a person has fallen ill on board. The search and …

UAE consumers are leading the way globally in prioritising sustainability as a food and drink mandate, a new survey by Bord Bia revealed. Bord Bia, the Irish food board, explored purchasing habits across 13 countries to better understand how different markets are responding to these changes. The pandemic has inadvertently …