RAKEZ highlights Ras Al Khaimah’s potential to Chinese business owners
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE - A top-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently concluded its trip to...
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SCCI discusses trade with Guatemalan, Indonesian delegations
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed strengthening trade and economic ties with diplomatic...
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Bombshell UN climate change report shows global warming accelerating
Years in the making, the sobering United Nations report approved by 195 nations shines a harsh spotlight on governments dithering...
- The report shines a harsh spotlight on governments dithering in the face of mounting evidence that climate change is an existential threat
- Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region & across the whole climate system
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Drug firms urged to seek UAE advance nod for products
This will allow health authorities a pre-study of the file to issue the marketing approval in the UAE for innovative...
- Factories in UAE can start manufacturing procedures and apply for marketing approval for similar products
- Local manufacturers can market their products in the UAE soon after expiry of the protection period for innovative products
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New flights from Baghdad to Abu Dhabi
The inaugural flight of Iraqi Airways landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on August 7.
- The inaugural flight, operated by Iraqi Airways using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on August 7
- Iraqi Airways will start by operating one flight per week and will then increase its number of flights to two a week
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Climate crisis the next great threat for Iraq
Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil...
- Water shortages are killing animals and saline water has destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland
- Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil spills and industrial chemicals
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Ajman Free Zone adds 867 companies in H1
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) has registered a growth of 35 per cent in the number of new registered companies during...
- Health sector registers 84 percent growth in the number of new companies.
- 70 percent growth in Chinese retail market while the number of AFZ’s key partners rises to 48.
Egypt papyrus makers keep tradition alive despite tourism slump
Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations...
- Once used by ancient Egyptians as writing paper, local artists now decorate the papyrus with hieroglyphics, Arabic calligraphy and representations from antiquity
- The papyrus plant, with its fan-shaped foliage, grows in water and can reach four meters (13 feet) in height
UN science panel to release major climate change report findings
The report will project global temperature changes until the end of the century under different emissions scenarios.
- The report will project global temperature changes until the end of the century under different emissions scenarios
- The report comes less than three months ahead of the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow
Israel sets up Covid rapid test stations nationwide
The testing centres are aimed at the non-vaccinated and those who have recovered from the virus and need a health...
- The testing centres are aimed at the non-vaccinated and those who have recovered from the virus and need a health pass
- Over the past week, Israel has been recording an average of more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases a day
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Iran records over 500 Covid deaths, hits new high
Iran registered 39,619 new infections in the 24 hours to Sunday, taking the total since the pandemic started to 4,158,729
- Iran registered 39,619 new infections in the 24 hours to Sunday, taking the total since the pandemic started to 4,158,729
- Iranian health officials have acknowledged that the Islamic republic's Covid figures underestimate the real toll
Beirut blast bereaved hold symbolic funeral to demand justice
Wives, sisters and mothers of those killed held portraits of their loved ones and marched ahead of three symbolic coffins...
- Wives, sisters and mothers of those killed held portraits of their loved ones and marched ahead of three symbolic coffins covered in flowers
- The explosion wounded 6,500 people and caused billions of dollars-worth of damage
RAKEZ highlights Ras Al Khaimah’s potential to Chinese business owners
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Macron calls for ‘new pact’ with Algeria in reconciliation visit
The trip follows months of tensions between Paris and the North African country, which earlier this year marked six decades...
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Agreement signed to implement Abu Dhabi Agri Genome Program
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) signed a collaboration agreement with the Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering...
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DEWA organizes virtual seminar, 90 Turkish firms participate
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized a virtual seminar with 90 leading Turkish companies in the energy and...
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Egypt’s central bank cancels maximum cash deposit limit in banks
During the COVID-19 crisis, the bank set a maximum limit of cash deposits as part of measures to face its...
- During the COVID-19 crisis, the bank set a maximum limit of cash deposits as part of measures to face its global economic impact
- The bank decided to increase the maximum limit of cash withdrawals in banks from $2605 to to $7,814
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OIC calls on international community to stand firm with Rohingyas
The organization has also called for ensuring favourable conditions for the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return of all Rohingya...
- The organization has also called for ensuring favourable conditions for the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return of all Rohingya refugees to their homeland
- The OIC paid tribute to the Government and people of Bangladesh for their relentless efforts to provide protection, hospitality, and necessary assistance to Rohingya refugees
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Jordan approves Public Sector Modernization roadmap
Addressing the Cabinet session, Prime Minister Dr Khasawneh affirmed the government's commitment to achieving the desired outcomes from the modernization...
- Addressing the Cabinet session, Prime Minister Dr Khasawneh affirmed the government's commitment to achieving the desired outcomes from the modernization roadmap
- The PM also stressed that the roadmap is "vigorous, flexible and capable" of realizing modernization and development, and is open to any positive improvements