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Dubai Municipality launches Happiness Vehicle initiative to deliver services

Dubai, UAE, 27 February 2023, Dubai Municipality launched the Happiness Vehicle initiative for senior citizens and People of Determination to assist them in applying for the Municipality’s smart electronic services. Under this initiative, senior citizens and People of Determination can book the vehicle by specifying the required service and their location, following which
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Sharjah Airport celebrates 62nd Kuwait National Day with Kuwaiti passengers

Sharjah, 24 February 2023 Sharjah Airport celebrated Kuwait’s 62nd National Day today, February 25, 2023, by greeting the Kuwaiti passengers arriving from their country. This gesture signifies the strong bond and historical ties between the UAE and Kuwait. The airport employees greeted the passengers and offered congratulations, embodying the shared values and mutual trust
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UAE Banks Federation organises workshop

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23 February 2023: UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, on 20th February, organised a virtual workshop on transitioning from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to risk-free alternative interest rates (RFRs) such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and its impact […]
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UAE and Lithuania discuss opportunities

Abu Dhabi, 23 February 2023: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a meeting with H.E. KÄ™stutis Navickas, Lithuanian Minister of Agriculture, and his accompanying delegation, during which, he emphasized the strength of the bilateral relations between the UAE and Lithuania. The Minister of Economy stated that the shared interest of both […]
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Saudi Arabia to Donate a Significant Amount of Humanitarian Aid in Earthquake Relief to Turkey

The Saudi Arabian government has set up an initiative called the Sahem Program to collect monetary donations to aid the rescue and recovery of earthquake victims in Turkey. This amount has coalesced to USD71 million in addition to the kingdom’s pledge of USD 100 million in relief efforts for the Earthquake. What are the Specifics of the […]
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#IIFAYASISLANDABUDHABI2023

21st February 2023, Mumbai: Following the huge success of IIFA 2022, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) Weekend and Awards returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 26th and 27th May 2023 will be staged at the world-class Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment. IIFA today is recognised not just as a