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  • Al Masaood Automobiles Receives Bureau Veritas’ ‘Safeguard’ Label For Sales And Aftersales

    Al Masaood Automobiles Receives Bureau Veritas’ ‘Safeguard’ Label For Sales And Aftersales

    AbuDhabi:

    A leading distributor and service provider of Nissan,Infiniti and Renault in Emirates of AbuDhabi and Al Ain Al Masaood Automobiles, an icon of the UAE’s automotive sector received  the ‘Safeguard’ Label for its Sales and Aftersales operations; awarded by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

    This prominent accreditation was conferred to Al Masaood Automobiles after it passed the Bureau Veritas’ remote and field audits, which verified the company’s implementation of stringent health, safety, and hygiene measures across all its facilities. In conducting its ‘Safeguard’ Label audits, the Bureau Veritas uses checklists developed in collaboration with a group of health, safety, and hygiene specialists following its Preventive Excellence Program. The measures, as per the audit results, are found to be fully effective in terms of reducing possible risks at Al Masaood Automobiles’ showrooms and service centers, resulting in world-class protection of all its employees and customers.

    Chief Executive Officer, Al Masaood Automobiles,Irfan Tansel, , said: “We are immensely proud to become the first automotive company in Abu Dhabi and the whole GCC region to be ‘Safeguard’ certified. With the ‘Safeguard’ label, we further highlight our efficient and effective quality, health, safety and hygiene measures and processes. This distinction, which forms part of what makes Al Masaood Automobiles a leader in the UAE’s automotive industry, will lead to complete confidence in our set protocols.”Tansel added that

    “We thank the Bureau Veritas for this milestone, which validates our team’s hard work and tireless efforts to provide products and services in keeping with the highest global safety standards. As we navigate the new normal, this certification reflects our readiness to face challenges and seize fresh opportunities for the benefit of all our employees and customers. This is a big leap forward for Al Masaood Automobiles as it drives closer to realizing its objective of being the best of the best in everything,

    ‘‘We are very proud to be associated with Al Masaood Automobiles in their efforts to make a difference for their clients and employees by implementing Bureau Veritas’ ‘Safeguard’ Label. For almost 200 years, said by Sofien Masmoudi, Vice President – Bureau Veritas Group- Abu Dhabi.

     

  • Jannah Hotels & Resort Offers Exciting Luxury Retreat for all UAE Residents

    Jannah Hotels & Resort Offers Exciting Luxury Retreat for all UAE Residents

     Abu Dhabi, UAE: UAE Residents rejoice! Enjoy the best of the Jannah Hotels & Resorts across the Emirate with their great staycation deals to revel in until the end of September.From the city of lights, Jannah Burj Al Sarab in Abu Dhabi, to the contemporary Jannah Marina Bay Suites in Dubai Marina, down to the luxurious rustic escape from the city, Jannah Resort & Villas Ras Al Khaimah – UAE Residents will be spoilt for choice with a variety of opulent and best available rates from each hotel.

    With mesmerizing downtown views at every turn, find a well-deserved respite with your own preference of room categories between the Deluxe Room, Deluxe Suite, and One Bedroom at Jannah Burj Al Sarab.

    Take a breather at Jannah Marina Bay Suites with unrivalled views of Dubai Marina with the Deluxe Suite City View and the Deluxe Suite Marina View room categories intricately designed in a contemporary style.

    Spend an idyllic vacation and embrace an escape from the hustle & bustle of the city life at the Jannah Resort & Villas Ras Al Khaimah. Unwind in the sophisticated atmosphere of rooms categorized as Studio Twin, One Bedroom Suite City View, and One Bedroom Suite Sea View perfectly blended with the authentic Arabian ambiance and hospitality.All bookings made are inclusive of free breakfast for 2 adults. Children aged 4-11 years old get a 50% discount. It doesn’t end there! Aside from all the superb offers, the hotels are giving its guests F&B discounts throughout their stay at the Jannah Hotels.

    For more information, please visit www.jannah-hotels.com or call 800-JANNAH (526624) or email media@jannah-hotels.com.

    * Promo valid until 30 September 2020.

  • Zaatar w Zeit UAE launches #HandinHand initiative to support Lebanon

    Zaatar w Zeit UAE launches #HandinHand initiative to support Lebanon

    United Arab Emirates,  – Zaatar w Zeit UAE has announced #HandinHand initiative – donating all Zaatar w Zeit’s sales profits generated on 15th of August to Lebanon through Emirates Red Crescent.

    Louay Ghandour, Managing Director of Cravia Group says:” We are calling all our loyal customers in the UAE to be part of this initiative to support all families affected by this tragedy, and encourage everyone in the community to contribute to raise funds to Lebanon.

    We would like to thank Emirates Red Crescent and all organizations who are showing a strong sense of solidarity with the people in Lebanon.”

    Customers can support this initiative by visiting any of Zaatar w Zeit branches in the UAE ,or through delivery via 600522231 and online ordering www.orderzwz.com.

  • ICA extends deadline for holders of expired entry permits, visas

    ICA extends deadline for holders of expired entry permits, visas

    ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2020 (WAM) — The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, ICA, issued a decision to extend the deadline for holders of expired entry permits and visas from 11th August, 2020, for one month, to enable them to leave the country and exempt them from all resulting fines.

    The authority’s decision is part of the national initiatives launched by the UAE and is in implementation of the UAE Cabinet’s related decisions and regulations of entry and residency of foreigners.

    The ICA urged those eligible to leave the country within the set deadline, which will help facilitate their return to the UAE.

  • Abu Dhabi Police Operations receives more than 26,000 calls during Eid Al-Adha

    Abu Dhabi Police Operations receives more than 26,000 calls during Eid Al-Adha

    Abu Dhabi Police Operations receives more than 26,000 calls during Eid Al-Adha

    The Command and Control Center at the Operations Department of the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police received more than 26 thousand calls during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, through emergency number 999 at the level of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra cities.

    Brigadier Nasser Suleiman Al-Maskari, Director of Operations Department in the Central Operations Sector confirmed that the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police provided the best qualified devices, technologies and human cadres in the operations room within its strategy to provide the best services to the public according to the best global practices in this field, calling on community members not to hesitate to contact the Central Operations Room To report the incidents they are exposed to at all times, noting that the central operations room operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during all national and religious occasions and holidays.

  • UAE Humanitarian Aid and Efforts to Combat COVID-19

    United Kingdom:

    The UAE turned ExCeL London, the capital’s largest venue for exhibitions and conferences, into an emergency field hospital for the treatment of patients infected with COVID-19. Named the NHS Nightingale Hospital, the new facility will have a capacity of 4,000 beds and will be able to provide a comprehensive range of medical support facilities.The UAE is covering the costs associated with the operation of this center and is providing the center rent-free.On April 5, the UAE facilitated the repatriation of 345 British tourists visiting the UAE. In response,British Ambassador to the UAE Patrick Moody said,“I also wanted to give a huge thank you to Emirates,to the Emirati authorities who have helped make this happen…”On April 30, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed 60 metric tons of urgent medical aid and personal protective equipment to be shipped to the UK’s National Health Service to help them combat the pandemic.On June 5, the UAE donated 6.6 metric tons of material to the United Kingdom that will enable the country to produce millions of items of personal protective equipment (PPE).

    China:

    Following the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, the UAE provided medical supplies,including face masks and gloves, to China.On January 26, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
    and Deputy Supreme Commander of theUAE Armed Forces, tweeted: “We’re closely following the Chinese government’s efforts to contain the spread of the corona virus  We’re confident in their ability to overcome
    this crisis. The UAE is ready to provide all support to China and cooperate with the international community to tackle this virus.”On March 4, as part of the UAE’s Homeland of Humanity Initiative, the UAE evacuated
    215 people of different nationalities from China’s Hubei Province to the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, where they received the necessary medical evaluation and care.

    Pakistan:

    The UAE delivered a first batch of crucial medical supplies to Pakistan on April 2. UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Alzaabi tweeted: “Our commitment for humanitarian approaches and principles to help people
    in delicate situation has no limits.” On April 5, the second batch of 11 metric tons of medical supplies provided by the UAE arrived in Islamabad.On April 28, the UAE sent an additional 14 metric tons of medical and food supplies to Pakistan, benefiting 7,000 medical professionals.

    Nepal

    On April 29, the UAE sent 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Nepal, benefiting approximately 7,000 medical professionals.

    Bangladesh

    07 On April 29, the UAE sent 7 metric tons of medical supplies to the Philippines, benefiting approximately 7,000 medical professionals. On April 30, the UAE sent 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Bangladesh, benefiting approximately 7,000 medical professionals.