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A new initiative, which digitally unifies the services of seven governmental entities, has been launched to simplify procedures for bereaved families, including getting a death certificate and arranging for the burial, in Abu Dhabi. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) unveiled the Sanadkom initiative, which comes as part of the Abu Dhabi Programme for Effortless Customer Experience. In the first phase, the initiative will serve the families of deceased UAE nationals. At a later stage, it will include all residents in the emirate. Sanadkom aims to simplify the customer experience and facilitate procedures for the families of the…
Metro Manila has ranked worst in the world for traffic in a metro area, according to the Tomtom Traffic Index. The average time to travel 10km in the area is 25 minutes and 30 seconds, and the congestion level is 52%. Indian cities Bengaluru and Mumbai come third and seventh on the list, with average travel times per 10 km at 23 minutes 50 seconds and 22 minutes 30 seconds respectively. The report says that data is collected anonymously from drivers within the larger metro area “throughout the complete road network — including fast roads and highways crossing this area.”…
Celebrating a Visionary: Sreekumar Balakrishnan from The Creative Factory Honored with the Prestigious Visionary Leader Awards 2023 He Wins Under the Category of Best Media and Advertising Agency of 2023 15th January 2024 Dubai, UAE – Sreekumar Balakrishnan, the esteemed founder of The Creative Factory, has been recognized with the illustrious Visionary Leader Award for 2023, under the category of Best Media and Advertising Agency of 2023 for the Creative Factory. This prestigious accolade is conferred by The Visionary Leader Awards. The Visionary Leader Awards, held at Swissotel Al Murooj, marked a significant event in celebrating leadership excellence. The ceremony, graced…
After ending 2023 with several prominent original movies, Netflix is starting 2024 at a more deliberate pace. Fortunately, Netflix still had enough finished films to release three new original movies in January: Society of the Snow, Lift, and Good Grief. That lineup may not be as impressive as last month’s Maestro, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and Leave the World Behind, but it’s still worthy of a few movie nights. As long as Netflix keeps releasing new original movies, it gives fans a reason to stay home and enjoy the films as they see fit. Sometimes, it’s a lot more…
The two new toll gates announced on Friday – one located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road, and the other one at Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road between Al Meydan Street and Umm Al Sheif Street – will be operational by November this year. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the new toll gates will “streamline traffic flows on Dubai’s roads by rerouting traffic to alternative traffic corridors such as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Dubai – Al Ain Road, Ras Al Khor Road , and Al Manama Street.” At a glance, here are…
In a ground-breaking move set to redefine the landscape of the construction industry in the UAE, Al Shirawi Machinery and HD Hyundai Construction Equipment have officially joined forces. The partnership, marked by a ceremonial signing event, brings together the esteemed expertise and pioneering spirit of two industry leaders committed to innovation and operational excellence. Key figures present at the partnership signing ceremony: Jehseung Yoo, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE Mohamed Abdulla Mohamed Al Shirawi, chairman of Oasis Investment Company. Jason Byun, senior vice president and head of overseas sales at Hyundai Construction Equipment. Thani Al…
ARC Group Secures Coveted CAT4 License, Poised to Drive Growth in Abu Dhabi’s Financial Landscape Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 January 2024– ARC Group Ltd., a leading financial services and advisory firm with a strong focus on Asia, is thrilled to announce the official granting of its Category 4 (CAT4) license by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This momentous achievement, attained in December 2023, marks a crucial step for ARC Group in its strategic expansion and solidifies its position as a major player in the dynamic financial landscape of Abu Dhabi. Unlocking New…
Currently, there are a lot of phone deals around relating to the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 range that has been announced this week. However, some are definitely better than others. For instance, right now, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S24 at Amazon and gain a $50 Amazon gift card with that price increasing to $150 for the S24 Plus or $200 for the S24 Ultra. Sounds unbeatable, right? Wrong. On the surface, it sounds great but in reality, going direct to Samsung will give you a far better deal assuming you have an existing phone to trade in (and…
A new eco-friendly mosque has been opened in Abu Dhabi with a focus on community and the environment. Masdar City, UAE’s sustainability and innovation hub, inaugurated its first mosque called Estidama Mosque. The new 500sqm domed structure in Masdar Park has been designed to use more than 50 per cent less energy than conventional mosque buildings. Solar photovoltaic panels, which are installed on the nearby car parking shades, produce a portion of the building’s remaining energy requirements. The mosque also conserves about 48 per cent of its water. A water treatment unit allows grey water to be used for the…
Airspace restrictions will be in place in New Delhi for seven days this month in view of Republic Day preparations and celebrations. No flights will arrive or depart from Delhi Airport between 10.20am and 12.45pm IST from January 19 to January 25, 2024. As per the notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), these restrictions will be extended from January 26 to 29, from 6am to 9pm. There will be no impact of NOTAM on IAF, BSF, Army aviation helicopter operations as well as state-owned aircraft/helicopters that are flying with the Governor/Chief Minister of a…