Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 3:44 am

ADDED and World Bank discuss preparations for Doing Business 2021 report

Via a videoconference, H.E. Rashed Abdul Karim Al Balooshi, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), recently held a virtual meeting with members of the Word Bank to discuss the evaluation processes for Abu Dhabi in terms of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 3:33 am

SAMA pledges financial support for those hit by coronavirus crisis

 The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has pledged to support people living in the Kingdom who lose their jobs as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis – offering financial support for any charges incurred as a result.  “The measures taken include supervisory...

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Culture & Education | Monday 30 March, 2020 2:36 am

DJI’s library supports distance learning system

Within the framework of proactive steps taken by the UAE government to overcome the consequences of the global spread of COVID - 19, and in line with the efforts made to manage the crisis in order to provide the highest standards of public safety, including educational cadres, school students, and...

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Healthcare | Monday 30 March, 2020 2:31 am

300 quarantined citizens sent home after 14 days in 5-star hotel

The Ministry of Health celebrated here on Sunday news of cheer by sending home the first batch of 300 citizens, who were in the quarantine after they arrived to the Kingdom two weeks back from countries hit by coronavirus. Videos posted online by the Ministry showed medical staff bidding...

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Business & Money | Monday 30 March, 2020 2:31 am

BMW and CNN Join Forces to Explore the Art of Leadership

In times of uncertainty, inspiring people play an even more important role in sustaining society. The BMW Group and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) have teamed up to portray the stories and attitude of some of the most remarkable creatives, artists and leaders of our time through two unique...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 30 March, 2020 12:31 am

Minister Al-Khateeb inspects quarantine preparedness at tourist facilities

Minister of Tourism Ahmad Al-Khateeb on Sunday inspected a number of tourist accommodation facilities here in order to ensure their readiness with all the required standards and services to receive quarantine cases. The visit was prior to the delivery of these shelters to the Ministry of Health...

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Technology & IT | Monday 30 March, 2020 12:28 am

Snap Launches new Lenses and Creative Tools to Help Users Share Reliable Information about COVID-19

To keep people informed and to create awareness as the world works to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, Snap has rolled out new creative tools – including, amongst others, Lenses that will help Snapchatters stay positive by engaging in a bit of fun while working or studying from home, and a new ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 29 March, 2020 4:31 pm

The Department of Municipalities and Transport and Tadweer supports National Sterilisation Programme

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer), continues to contribute to the UAE National Sterilisation Programme, which is being held every night until April 5.  The programme was launched by the...

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Government | Sunday 29 March, 2020 1:21 pm

SCCI Launches Certified Online Course on COVID-19 for Sharjah Business Community

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Training & Development Center (STDC), has recently launched an online course on the “infection and ways to prevent and combat it”. The training course is targeting the business community, corporate...

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Healthcare | Sunday 29 March, 2020 1:15 pm

MoHAP Issues and Renews Health Cards in 7 Minutes

Available through Smart and E-Services- The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, stated that 23 health facilities in 6 emirates, including 10 hospitals provide the health card issuance and renewal. Emirati citizens and GCC citizens and residents are entitled to get this service, which is...

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