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The Emirati Genome Program announced its collaboration with SEHA (Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.) to shed light on the value of genomic medicine and increase Emirati citizens’ participation in the program. As part of the partnership, SEHA hosted a three-day sample collection event for their Emirati employees. Guided by the …

The Dubai free zone DMCC has welcomed 1,230 new member companies in the first half of 2021, the best 6-month performance since 2013. This builds on free zone’s strong performance in 2020, during which it attracted 2,025 new businesses supported by DMCC’s relief packages offered during the global pandemic. “We …

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Public Health Center, has updated the home quarantine guidelines for those in contact with a positive case, to protect the health and safety of all community members. Those vaccinated must quarantine for seven days and take a PCR …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a decision to form the Board of Directors of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), chaired by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Sheikh Rashid …

ENOC Group has renewed its agreement with Meisheng Investment Development Co. Ltd for another five years, for the exclusive supply and distribution of ENOC Lubricant products in China. The agreement enables ENOC to achieve its ambitious plans of distributing more than 20 million litres of products over the next five …

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has begun implementing an executive regulation regarding marine water quality in Abu Dhabi. The regulation was recently approved by the Agency’s Board of Directors to combat the deterioration of ambient marine water and sediment quality by applying measures to environmental impact assessment studies …

The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) warned the public about an advertisement sent recently to many people offering cryptocurrency trading services. It also urged the public to be cautious and not to be deceived by offers promising fast money. Major General Mohammed Suhail Al Rashidi, Director of Criminal Security Sector, urged …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Monday that it conducted 239,366 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 …

“Dubai Prosecution” refers an employee working in a semi-governmental company to the “Criminal Court” for misappropriating electronic devices worth AED 181,000 after using his job to deceive another electronics company. He was charged with intentionally damaging the funds and interests of the company he works for, forging electronic documents, and …

The UAE government has announced the granting of a ten-year residency visa “Golden Residency” to outstanding high school graduates along with their families. The move comes in appreciation of the efforts of outstanding students and their families, and within the framework of the UAE government’s direction to create an attractive …