Business & Money | Friday 24 April, 2020 1:13 am

SAMI appoints Walid Abukhaled as acting CEO

The Board of Directors of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) announced the appointment of Eng. Walid Abukhaled as acting CEO to oversee the company’s operations starting from April 23, 2020, until further notice. Eng. Abukhaled will be taking over from Dr. Andreas Schwer who served as CEO...

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Government | Friday 24 April, 2020 12:01 am

RTA to resume Dubai Metro, public bus services starting Sunday

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced that Dubai’s metro, public buses and taxi services will be restored following a decision by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management to partially reduce controls on movement in the emirate.RTA said it will resume the Dubai ...

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Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:50 pm

'UAE Volunteers' campaign launches two hotlines to support community members through virtual volunteering

The National Campaign "UAE Volunteers" launched two hotlines to communicate with the members of the community through the virtual volunteering giving the opportunities for both Emiratis and residents to promote social participation, cooperation and solidarity as part of the national efforts to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:47 pm

Emirates announces limited passenger flights for week ahead

DUBAI, 23rd April, 2020 (WAM) -- Emirates plans to operate passenger services to Frankfurt, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Lagos, London Heathrow, Madrid, Manila, and Tunis, for those wishing to return home. In a statement by the airline on Thursday, the flights to Frankfurt will be on (25th, 27th,...

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Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:39 pm

Emirates Post resumes international postal services to 12 destinations

 Emirates Post announced on Thursday that it had resumed its standard and express international postal services to 12 European destinations. The destinations include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and...

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Government | Thursday 23 April, 2020 11:30 pm

Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces partial easing of restrictions on movement in Dubai

  In line with the decisions of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 23 April, 2020 4:16 pm

Snapchat Announces 40 new Shows for Ramadan 2020 with MENA’s Top Publishers

Snapchatters can access exciting new content this Ramadan, with exclusive new shows from Snapchat’s Discover partners available through the app. With 40 new Snapchat Shows curated in partnership with Broadcasters, Digital Natives and Creators in MENA, Snapchatters will have plenty to choose from...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 23 April, 2020 4:03 pm

H.E. President AbdelFattah El Sisi inaugurates Al Mahsamma plant in Ismalia Governorate

Al Mahsamma project is a milestone in Egypt’s water security agenda and represents a qualitative leap in the field of agricultural wastewater treatment across Africa. The 1 million m3/day state-of-the-art mega national project inaugurated today will contribute to the cultivation of 70.000 acres...

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Business & Money | Thursday 23 April, 2020 12:56 pm

The FII Institute Series Launches With a Future-oriented Virtual Event: "Beyond the Crisis: Technology to the Rescue" on April 23rd

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute kicks off by hosting an exclusive virtual event on April 23rd, moderated by entrepreneur and futurologist, Dr. Peter H. Diamandis. This inaugural meeting marks the start of the FII Institute Series, bringing together an influential group of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 23 April, 2020 12:31 pm

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi receives Air Operating Certificate, becoming 5th UAE airline

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, today announced that it has received its Air Operating Certificate (AOC), which allows it to start operating from Abu Dhabi as the fifth UAE national airline.  Securing the AOC highlights that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has all the...

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