Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:27 pm

Dubai Chamber develops a guide on the National Disinfection Program

 It aims to help the private sector manage its operations smoothly and urges companies to adhere to the program The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched a streamlined guide to the National Disinfection Program, with the aim of helping the private sector learn how to manage...

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Culture & Education | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:22 pm

Sheikh Zayed Book Award honours 2020 winners with virtual ceremony

 Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the Arab world’s most prestigious and lucrative literary prizes, held a virtual livestream...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:12 pm

Yas Island illuminates as part of #LightItBlue global tribute campaign, recognising frontline and healthcare workers

  Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leisure and entertainment hub, was illuminated in blue yesterday at 8 PM in UAE time in support of the global #LightItBlue campaign where landmarks across the Middle East united to shine a light on frontline and essential workers who are working tirelessly ...

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Culture & Education | Friday 17 April, 2020 8:03 pm

Acclaimed Children’s Book Illustrator Korky Paul Kicks off

 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s Virtual Session Series Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the illustrator of the ‘Winnie and Wilbur’ series, read and drew from his books during the live stream   With the 30th edition of the Abu...

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Government | Friday 17 April, 2020 12:09 pm

Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Planning: Saudi Arabia Faces this Global Crisis from a Position of Strength

The Minister of Finance and the Acting Minister of Economy and Planning Mohammed Abdullah Aljadaan confirmed "Saudi Arabia faces this global crisis from a position of strength" given its strong balance sheet, with ample reserve buffers and relatively low government debt. More recently, Credit...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 17 April, 2020 9:04 am

Minister of Energy discusses oil market situation with his Russian counterpart

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and HE Alexander Novak, Minister of Energy for the Russian Federation held a constructive phone call as part of their regular consultations on the oil market situation and issued the following joint...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 April, 2020 7:07 am

The Saudi G20 Presidency calls for US$8 billion in Combatting the COVID-19 Pandemic and Saudi Arabia pledges US$500 million

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the holder of the G20 Presidency, has pledged US$500 million to relevant international organizations to support global efforts in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. This pledge will support emergency and preparedness response, developing and deploying new diagnostics, ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 17 April, 2020 4:00 am

Survey: Saudis feeling more prepared to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

A new survey from Snap Inc. reveals how people in Saudi Arabia are staying informed about the COVID-19 outbreak, and what they are doing to stay in touch with family and friends during this time.  On the whole, four in five (80%) Snapchatters in the Kingdom feel better prepared to help...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 April, 2020 3:00 am

Memac Ogilvy announces new regional leadership team

The integrated creative network Memac Ogilvy has announced a new regional leadership team in its Public Relations and Influence capability. The appointments include a new regional director and three new country leads who will run operations across the GCC.  Ashraf Shakah, former Saudi...

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Healthcare | Friday 17 April, 2020 2:00 am

COVID-19: Boehringer Ingelheim steps up effort with Global Support Program

Global support fund for local relief increased to EUR 5.8 millionOver 100 scientists and 11,000 lab hours committed to COVID-19 research in international consortia, expected to expand10 days paid leave offered to 51,000 employees for volunteeringEUR 580,000 relief fund made available for Making...

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