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Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM have signed an agreement to support the sustainable growth of the emirate’s tourism sector. The partnership is aimed at attracting more than 24 million visitors to Abu Dhabi by the end of 2023. The signing ceremony, held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, was attended by Mr. Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, Mr. Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer of Air France-KLM, Mr. Olivier Piette, Senior Vice President, Network of Air France, and Mr. Maureen Bannerman,…

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Abu Dhabi: Burjeel Medical City, the largest medical care facility in Abu Dhabi, has introduced the cutting-edge da Vinci Xi robotic system to perform complex, minimally invasive surgeries for standard patient care. The unveiling of the da Vinci Xi robot at Burjeel Medical City marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare services to its patients. This advanced robotic surgical system offers numerous advantages over conventional surgery, including increased surgical precision, enhanced visualization, and shorter recovery times. Equipped with immersive 3D high-definition visualization technology, the da Vinci Xi robot presents surgeons with a highly detailed, magnified…

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Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Jaywun, the UAE’s first marine research vessel of its kind, which was commissioned by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD). During the visit, Sheikh Khaled reviewed the vessel’s cutting-edge research equipment and laboratories. The Crown Prince met with Emirati crew, marine scientists, and researchers who are doing research as part of EAD’s Ocean World Discovery project, which will monitor and assess marine biodiversity. Sheikh Khaled was accompanied by Ms. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director…

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Abu Dhabi: The UAE football community will launch the UAE Pro League’s 2022-2023 season awards ceremony on 10th August 2023, at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The last season’s standout performers and best-in-the-game players, coaches, and clubs will be honored in the ceremony. Nominees were initially chosen using data from Opta, the official analytics partner of the UAE Pro League. Afterward, fans, team captains, coaches, and the media participated in a voting phase, resulting in the top three contenders for each award. The nominees include notable individuals who showcased outstanding performances in the previous season. To ensure an extraordinary…

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Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi (DCD Abu Dhabi) has unveiled the second edition of the Wyakom initiative, a digital platform that aims to foster social engagement and identify innovative solutions to address challenges faced by seniors. The launch of Wyakom 2.0 marks the department’s continued commitment to monitoring and addressing social issues through innovative methods. The new edition of the platform seeks to address challenges in three key areas affecting seniors, including financial wellbeing, social wellbeing, and emotional wellbeing. The department further stated that the latest edition has expanded to all regions of Abu Dhabi to…

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Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in collaboration with 471 public and private sector companies, has offered a wide range of special deals and discounts to its customers through the DEWA Store. The offers encourage customers to adopt a smart and sustainable lifestyle as well as help transform their houses into smart homes. At present, customers can avail of 818 offers by logging into their accounts on the DEWA app, available on Android, IOS, Huawei, and Apple Watch. Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, emphasised DEWA’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life and happiness…

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Dubai: The Passenger Operations Department of Dubai Customs is ready to facilitate procedures and speed up the flow of arrivals through the Dubai International Airport (DXB). It increased the number of customs inspectors working on shifts at different airport checkpoints, taking the total to 840 inspectors. There are 77 inspection scanners deployed across DXB terminals, including 58 designed to screen large bags and 19 scanners to check hand baggage. To deal with the growing influx of arrivals during this holiday season, the department maintains around-the-clock communication between the staff on duty, terminal managers, and team leaders to address any issues…

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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Center for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care (Ewaa), an affiliate of the Department of Community Development (DCD), has launched short story competition, “Our Stories”, to foster meaningful narratives and promote awareness of violence and abuse. Ewaa is calling on students and all community members in Abu Dhabi to submit short stories that shed light on the negative effects of violence and abuse as well as promote understanding of their impact, manifestations, and ways to stop them. This comes as part of the Center’s role in preventing violence and abuse and raising awareness within society, as per…

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Sharjah: The 12th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) will be held on September 13 to 14, 2023, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), an initiative of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the 12th edition will explore the prospects of investing in the resources of the future and the shift from merely owning natural resources to owning real wealth. The forum, themed ‘Today’s Resources, Tomorrow’s Wealth,’ will bring together thought leaders, thinkers, and experts in government communication, both at local and international levels. The two-day event will focus on the…

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Sharjah: The Real Estates Sector Business Group of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has held discussions with the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) regarding strategies to promote profitable real estate investment projects in Sharjah and enhance the growth of the local real estate sector. The discussions were held during a coordination meeting attended by notable figures, including Mr. Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group; Mr. Saif Mohammed Salem Al Suwaidi, Director of the Investment Support Department at the Sharjah FDI Office; Mr. Marwan Saleh Alichla, Director…

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