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2020 Oct 22 Thu, 12:19:41 pm
1,000 aircrafts fly over UAE airspace a day: GCAA
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 09:44:00 pm
UAE Cabinet approves amendments to provisions of bankruptcy law
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 02:16:49 pm
Sharjah Ruler opens Al Subaihiya Suburb Council in Khorfakkan
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 09:13:23 pm
Abdullah bin Zayed leads Emirati side to UAE-Turkmenistan Joint Committee
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 07:56:10 pm
Hazza bin Zayed inaugurates ‘Al Samha’ housing project for Emiratis in Abu Dhabi
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 03:47:19 pm
Sheikha Fatima Virtual Humanitarian Campaign begins in Sudan
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 03:26:45 pm
Emirates honoured with Best Airline Worldwide award at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 02:48:36 pm
UAE, Israel sign air transport services agreement
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 02:34:58 pm
UAE announces 1,538 new COVID-19 cases, 1,501 recoveries, 2 deaths in last 24 hours
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2020 Oct 21 Wed, 06:28:17 pm
US Envoy optimistic about 4-5% growth to $25 billion bilateral trade with UAE
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Emirates News

UAE Press: The world reads from Sharjah

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM) -- On November 4th, the Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, will open its doors to book lovers again. Not virtually, as almost all exhibitions have done around the world this year, but an actual exhibition at its usual location, the Sharjah Expo Centre. "With the coronavirus pandemic engulfing the world, Sharjah sends a clear message that life must go on. This is especially so in the UAE, where the virus is being properly handled, economic activities and businesses have...
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'I’m Very Impressed'- Khabib Nurmagomedov makes surprising statement about Justin Gaethje

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2020 (WAM) -- Khabib Nurmagomedov will lock horns with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 with the Lightweight Championship hanging in the balance. Khabib enters the fight as the recognized champion, but not the undisputed one. Khabib vs. Gaethje is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on October 24, 2020 at the Flash Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. While speaking to Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports, Khabib revealed something positive about...
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Sharjah Film Platform to feature over 60 films

SHARJAH, 21st October, 2020 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Art Foundation, SAF, today announced an expanded programme for the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform, SFP, which provides a vital platform for emerging and established filmmakers from across the UAE and around the world. The 2020 edition of the SFP presents a robust line-up of film screenings online and in cinemas, including award-winning films as well as new and never-before-seen films. Alongside these screenings, SFP features public talks on contemporary topics in...
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Emirates SkyCargo to set up largest GDP compliant air cargo hub for global distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

DUBAI, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM) -- Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it is stepping up its readiness to handle the logistical complexities of distributing a potential COVID-19 vaccine globally by creating the world’s first dedicated airside cargo hub for the vaccine in Dubai. The air cargo carrier is taking a global leadership position by announcing that it will be re-opening its Emirates SkyCentral DWC cargo terminal in Dubai South to serve as a dedicated anchor hub for cold chain storage and distribution of the vaccine....
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India to redesign Gulf interactions in COVID-19 era

By Krishnan Nayar New Delhi, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM) -- India is keen to discuss at relevant levels how to redesign its interactions with the Gulf and the rest of the Arab world, while accepting that the new coronavirus may not be completely eliminated, India’s top official in charge of the region has proposed. "In the new Covid-era, there will be changes in social interactions, institutional exchanges and individual preferences. At the economic level, our new normal will depend on the revival of old business,...
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Kazakhstan sets parliamentary elections for January 2021

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM) -- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree scheduling Majilis elections for 10th January, 2021, reported Akorda press service. Majilis is the lower chamber of the Kazakh Parliament consisting of 107 deputies, who are elected for a five-year term. The previous elections were held in March 2016. Six political parties participated in the elections and three of them including Nur Otan (82.2 percent), Ak Zhol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan (7.18 percent), the Communist People’s Party of Kazakhstan (7.14...
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OPEC daily basket price stood at $40.88 a barrel Wednesday

VIENNA, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM) -- The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at US$40.88 a barrel on Wednesday, 21st October 2020, compared with $41.04 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) and Merey (Venezuela).
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Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy: 10 years of moving forward

ABU DHABI, 10th October, 2020 (WAM) -- Today, October 10th, 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA), one of the largest women's sports organisations in the Middle East. The Academy's first support came from H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), "Mother of the Nation", who has always believed in the abilities of Emirati women and...
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Asian Football Confederation thanks UAE Football Association for COVID-19 test kits
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UFC Markus Perez promises ‘intelligent’ display In Abu Dhabi’s return to Fight Island
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China reports 14 new coronavirus cases

SHANGHAI, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM/Reuters) -- China reported 14 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for 21st October, compared with 11 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Thursday. All 14 of the new infections were imported, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. China reported 25 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 15 a day earlier. As of 21st October, mainland China had 85,729 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said. The COVID-19 death toll remained at 4,634.
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Germany passes 11,000 daily coronavirus infections for the first time

BERLIN, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM/DPA) -- Germany has again surpassed its record of daily coronavirus infections, with the country's Robert Koch institute for disease control reporting 11,287 new cases on Thursday. The previous highest figure for cases recorded in a 24-hour period since the pandemic began was 7,830 on Saturday. Germany is currently recording more daily coronavirus cases than at the start of the pandemic in March, although testing has been ramped up significantly since then. There were likely many more undetected cases earlier in...
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Global coronavirus cases cross 41.04 million, death toll at 1,127,177

LONDON, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM/Reuters) -- More than 41.04 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,127,177​ have died, according to a Reuters tally published on Thursday. With 221,073 deaths and around 8.3 million confirmed cases, the United States tops the list of twenty countries with the highest recorded infections and deaths in the world, followed by India, Brazil and Russia. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified...
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KIZAD named Best Middle East Free Zone for Large Tenants at fDi Magazine Awards

ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2020 (WAM) -- Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, KIZAD, has announced it won three fDi Global Free Zones of the Year 2020 awards and was named winner of fDi Magazine’s Middle East – Large Tenants category. The fDi Magazine Awards, part of the Financial Times Group, cited KIZAD for its outstanding growth within its community of large companies. The Industrial Zone is currently home to more than 600 companies and some of the largest organisations in the World. KIZAD was also...
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Etisalat Group posts 6 pct growth in Q3 consolidated net profit

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2020 (WAM) -- Etisalat Group has reported consolidated net profits of AED2.41 billion for Q3- 2020, a 6 percent growth over the corresponding quarter of 2019. According to the consolidated financial results released today by Etisalat Group, the company has generated revenues of AED38.64 billion in the January-September period of 2020, down 0.5% from AED 38.85 billion in the year-ago period. The Group aggregate subscribers reached 149 million representing a year on year increase of 1 percent. Consolidated earnings before interest,...
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750 businesses fully complied with COVID-19 guidelines: Dubai Economy

DUBAI, 21st October, 2020 (WAM) -- In a sign of steadily increasing commitment among commercial establishments to protecting public health and safety, inspections held by Dubai Economy yesterday showed 750 businesses fully complied with the precautionary measures against COVID-19. No fines were issued yesterday for any violation of the precautionary guidelines. Field inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection sector continued their visits to open markets and shopping centres as part of enhancing awareness among the businesses on the importance of the precautionary guidelines...
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Etihad Credit Insurance launches ‘ECI Islamic’ to boost UAE’s halal trade industry

DUBAI, 21st October, 2020 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance, ECI, the UAE Federal export credit company, has launched its Shariah-compliant export credit solutions under ‘ECI Islamic’ in order to boost the country’s halal export industry and to cement its strong position as a global leader in the fast-growing Islamic economy. The Federal export credit company has virtually introduced ‘ECI Islamic’ earlier today at AIM Digital 2020, the largest deal-making virtual platform for the global investment community. The launch of this Shariah-compliant product has made ECI...
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