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THAAD INTERCEPTORS
Lockheed Martin wins $933m US, Saudi missile contracts
US-based Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company, has been awarded an extra $932 million to supply intermediate-range interceptor missiles to the US and Saudi Arabia.
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FINANCIAL TSUNAMI LOOMING
UN seeks $2.5trn package for developing nations
With two-thirds of the world’s population living in developing countries (excluding China) facing unprecedented economic damage from the Covid -19 crisis, the UN has called for a $2.5 trillion package for these countries.
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BID TO CURB COVID-19 IMPACT
UAE to extend expired residence visas for 3 months
The UAE cabinet has endorsed the extension of residence permits expired on March 1, 2020 for a renewable period of three months without any additional fees upon renewal as part of measures to contain the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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SPECIAL REPORT
Guidelines for health services during Covid-19: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its operational planning guidelines in balancing the demands of responding directly to Covid-19 while maintaining essential health service delivery, and mitigating the risk of system collapse.
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ANALYSIS
Why managing and measuring brand reputation matters in 2020
Consumers are choosing everything from cars to chicken sandwiches based on corporate values. According to Firas Sleem, CEO, Virtue Consulting., understanding an array of customer personas can guide tactics for landing and keeping them.
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NEWS IN PICS
Virtual Aurora
With the world on lockdown due to COVID-19 – one tourism company has gone above and beyond to give people around the world the chance to experience Lapland in all its majesty – without having to leave the confines of their homes.
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Abu Dhabi delays announcement of winning bid for 1.5GW solar plant
Abu Dhabi has postponed the announcement of the winning bid for a 1.5 gigawatt (GW) solar power plant to be developed in the Al Dhafra region in light of rules barring large group meetings due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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All Union Coop outlets in UAE to operate 24/7
Union Coop, the largest consumer co-operative in the UAE and a key manager of hypermarkets, has announced that all its branches will operate round-the-clock except Al Mamzar, Al Mizhar Mini Coop, Coop the Pointe, Al Satwa and International City outlets.
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Top energy forum discusses the future of energy in Mena
Middle East Energy 2020 once again reaffirmed its status as the true global energy platform with a series of enlightening discussions, coupled with powerful insights from the sector’s luminaries during its three-day run in Dubai earlier this month.
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GCC, Malaysia to drive Islamic finance market growth in 2020
Islamic finance is set to keep expanding in 2020 and beyond as the GCC countries and Malaysia help drive growth in shariah-compliant financial products, though the coronavirus outbreak may disrupt sukuk issuance, said a top industry expert.
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75pc firms risk averse linked to innovation: report
About 75 per cent organisations are risk averse when it comes to innovation and less than 60 per cent of business leaders support trial and error linked to innovation, according to a new report.
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Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Co announces new brand
Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADDH) has unveiled a new brand identity to become ADQ with a diverse portfolio of major enterprises now spanning 11 sectors including utilities, industries, logistics, media and tourism.
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Abu Dhabi temporarily shuts all cultural sites
In line with precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has decided to temporarily close all cultural sites in the emirate until further notice, said a report.
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TRA extends wireless authorisations of hospitals
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has extended the validity of all wireless authorisations of hospitals and medical centres across the country, regardless of the expiry date of the authorisation.
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Brand-new HONOR 9X PRO launched in UAE
HONOR has launched the HONOR 9X PRO, the first smartphone that is equipped with the state-of-the art 7nm Kirin 810 AI Chipset and pre-installed with the Huawei AppGallery, in the UAE immediately following the global reveal of the brand-new device.
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Abu Dhabi ITC adds more buses amid Covid-19 scare
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport said it has added 36 buses and 122 trips to its public bus network on routes with high demand during peak hours to help maintain public safety and prevent the spread of coronavirus, Covid-19.
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Johnson & Johnson says Covid-19 vaccine could be ready next year
Global healthcare major Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to begin the clinical testing of Covid-19 vaccine in humans by September and said that the first batches of the vaccine could be available for emergency use authorisation early next year.
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Delayed Olympics set for July 23 next year
The postponed Olympic Games will now begin on July 23 next year and run until Aug. 8, the head of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee said on Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic made it impossible to plan and prepare for them properly this year.
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NYU Abu Dhabi marks ten years of innovation
Ten years ago, NYU Abu Dhabi opened with an ambitious vision to become one of the world’s great research universities, addressing complex challenges of local and global significance.
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UAE to extend expired residence visas for 3 months
The UAE cabinet has endorsed the extension of residence permits expired on March 1, 2020 for a renewable period of three months without any additional fees upon renewal as part of measures to contain the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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