Government | Saturday 4 April, 2020 7:55 pm

Abu Dhabi Digital Authority launches the “Abu Dhabi Connect” Project

The initiative helps save more than AED714m for customers and 737,000 working hours for government entities The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), the government entity that leads the digital transformation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of the “Abu Dhabi...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 April, 2020 2:36 pm

Abu Dhabi businesses can now access all DED commercial licences through TAMM

The Department of Government Support, which is represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), announced the full availability of the Department of Economic Development “Commercial Licences” through the Abu Dhabi Government Services ecosystem, "TAMM", allowing business...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 April, 2020 10:45 am

Global Village and Dubai Holding announce raffle winner of AED 1.4 million Dubai Wharf apartment

Global Village, the region's first family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has announced the winner of its Season 24 raffle draw. The lucky winner will receive a one bedroom at Jaddaf Waterfront Apartments in the Dubai Wharf residential community that is worth AED 1.4...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 April, 2020 10:39 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS CONTINUES TO OPERATE SPECIAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS

Over the past week, Etihad Airways has been operating special flights which have allowed stranded passengers to return home, and to support the ‘UAE Food Security Program’ as part of previously announced plans to utilise belly-hold capacity of passenger aircraft for...

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Government | Saturday 4 April, 2020 6:16 am

Saudi Arabia Extends Expatriates "Resident Identity" Cards Free of Charge

The General Directorate of Passports started automatically in extending at free of charge the "Resident Identity" cards of the expatriates who are inside or outside the Kingdom, working in the private sector's commercial and industrial professions, and whose resident identity cards...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 April, 2020 3:34 am

GM to Make Face Masks for Frontline Workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the country, it created a critical shortage of face masks. To help protect workers in essential services across the country, GM launched a rapid-response project to produce masks at scale on Friday, March 20. Seven days later, the team had produced their first ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 April, 2020 3:27 am

Huawei launches new solutions and services to empower developers in a digital economy

Huawei recently announced the launch of new ICT technologies and enterprise-based solutions and services at its Huawei Developer Conference 2020 (Cloud) – known as HDC.Cloud 2020 – an annual flagship event held for global developers in the ICT field. The conference serves as a ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 April, 2020 3:17 am

GACA launches Long Distance Learning Platform for Preparatory Year Students

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has launched a long distance learning platform that allows students of the preparatory year at the Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation to complete their studies under the supervision of the Basic Training Center. The provision by GACA of an electronic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 4 April, 2020 1:34 am

Oman Air operates cargo-only flights for Ministry of Health

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will operate flights between China and Oman for the Ministry of Health, to bring medical supplies and other necessities to support the Sultanate’s needs.    These flights will be operated exclusively for cargo, without...

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Government | Friday 3 April, 2020 12:34 pm

Royal Order Approves Exceptions for Unemployment Insurance (SANED) to Mitigate COVID-19 Effects, on Saudis, Working in the Private Sector

With a total value worth SR9 billion through SANED, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved exceptions for unemployment insurance (SANED) to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, on the private sector and Saudi workers, who may lose their jobs because of this...

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