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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today toured the 41st edition of GITEX GLOBAL x Ai Everything, the world’s most influential technology sourcing and networking event being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by …

Kuwait PM announces return to normal life, entry of fifth phase of gradual returning plan. The Cabinet announced Wednesday: -Removing the mask mandate in open areas in Kuwait starting October 24, 2021. -Dropping social distancing between worshippers in mosques during Friday prayers. -All visas will be opened for vaccinated starting …

In a statement to the UN Security Council’s quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, the UAE noted recent positive developments to advance peace in the Middle East and to help resume the negotiation process and build confidence between the parties to advance …

 H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued a decision to set up a special judicial body to settle disputes related to Wahat Al Zaweya and Wahat Yas projects, to ensure a speedy resolution of …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Wednesday that it conducted 304,976, 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 …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Their …

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has announced that its surface public parking spaces will be free of charge during the Prophet’s Birthday Holiday. It also announced the working hours of Customer’s Happiness Centres, Darb timings and bus and ferry services schedules. Surface parking spaces will be free …

More than 241.58 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 5,120,137 million people have died, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in December 2019.

Sharjah Islamic Bank has announced that its board of directors agreed to raise the percentage of foreign ownership in the bank’s shares to 40 percent. This comes in preparation for submitting it to the bank’s general assembly to discuss and take the appropriate decision. Such an important step comes in …

The UAE has been ranked among the top five best places to live and work, according to a new survey released by HSBC on Tuesday. The country has climbed ten spots to rank fourth out of 48 markets globally, with most expatriates feeling positive about life in general and expecting …