MOSQUE, CHURCH, SYNAGOGUE TO CO-EXIST ON SAADIYAT
A common place of worship, tolerance and solidarity that will bring together various faiths and send a strong message of unity to everyone, will soon rise in the Capital. The Abrahamic Family House is one of the first landmark projects bourn out of the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, which was signed by Pope Francis and Al Azhar Grand Imam in Abu Dhabi. Reflecting the spirit of peace and reconciliation, the complex will house a mosque, a church and a synagogue that will be nestled in a beautiful landscape of greenery.
Source: Khaleej Times

THESE 2 BUS STATIONS WILL OFFER A MALL EXPERIENCE
Two modern bus station – complete with parking spaces, pick-up and drop-off points, retail outlets, restaurants and offices – will soon spring up in Oud Metha and Satwa Area. The planned Out Metha bus station spans an area od 9.640 square meters, comprising a ground floor and two floors in addition to a root top car parking. It will be constructed in close proximity to Oud Metha Metro Station, schools, community clubs and offices in the area.
Source: Khaleej Times

WORST SERVICE CENTRES VOW TO CHANGE FOR THE BEST
The message to government service centres is loud and clear: deliver best services or else face the consequences. H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum listed the best and worst five government service centres, as well as things that hve to be taken a turn for the better. Every instruction he gives out is supported clearly by the philosophy that drives it: Communication, Be open to change, Technology Use, Feedback and Be government’s voice.
Source: Khaleej Times

NEW BUSINESSES PICK UP IN UAE
The UAE economy gained momentum at the tight time by posting a 6% growth in new businesses licenses this year, reflecting growing investor confidence in the Country ahead of the one-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai. Abu Dhabi and Dubai remained investors’ top choices to start new businesses in the UAE, as the two Emirates accounted for 70.6% of the total number of business.
Source: Khaleej Times

OPEC KEEPS CURRENT OUTPUT CUTS TILL DEC
Oil producers agreed to keep current production cuts until further review in December as the UAE and Saudi Arabia stressed the need for strict compliance by Opec and its allies to an output cut agreement to ensure market stability.at the 16th Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee meeting of Opec plus group in Abu Dhabi, as oil producers underscored the critical need for continued commitment to the declaration of Cooperation in support of oil market stability, Saudi Arabia pledged to further strengthen its voluntary production adjustment.
Source: Khaleej Times

COLOUR – CODED FOOD LABELS LAUNCHED
A nation-wide policy to label food products according to their nutritional value has been rolled out. The policy will see food labels list out information on fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt content in three colors: red (avoid consuming frequently), amber (consume moderately) and green (healthier choice). For now, the implementation of the policy is not mandatory, but it will be by January 2022. it will cover canned solid and liquid foods, each foods such as fruits, vegetables meat and fish are excluded.
Source: Khaleej Times

MADE IN DUBAI GAINS MOMENTUM
Dubai’s industrial sector’s outlook is quite promising, as the Emirate is working on a well-diversified strategy in promote the sector with a key focus on knowledge-based, sustainable and innovative strategies. The latest official data from Dubai Exports disclosed that the Emirate’s industrial exports jumped 31 % compared to the same period of the last year. India was the top export destination for industrial goods from the Emirate, followed by 8% to Turkey and Oman, 5% in China and 4% to Japan.
Source: Khaleej Times

PROCLAMED THE WINNERS OF THE DESIGN COMPETITION THAT WILL BE EXPOSED IN DUBAI 2020
There were presented, in national preview, at HOMI Outdoor the winners of the Design Competition Expo Dubai 2020, the call for ideas reserved to young designers and companies. The competition was promoted by Regione Lombardia, Milano-Monza-Brianza Chambers of Commerce and Politecnico of Milano. The projects will be exposed in Expo 2020 Dubai, to represent the Italian creative effort and the manufacturing industry.
The initiative asked to young designers and companies to develop ideas based on the theme ‘Connecting Spaces”.
Source: ItalyExpo2020