ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Energy (DoE), the leading entity of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi, has launched the electronic licensing (e-licence) for small-scale regulated activities through Abu Dhabi Government pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2018 held in Dubai World Trade Centre. The new initiative brings several advantages related to the mechanism of issuing licences such as ...

DUBAI / WAM The Organising Committee of the 5th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), 2018, held a press conference on Monday to announce its readiness to hold the summit, which aims to support the UAE’s efforts to achieve sustainable development and consolidate Dubai’s position as the global green economy capital. Held under the patronage of the Vice President, Prime Minister ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), met Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, at an invitation-only energy leaders’ roundtable, as the UAE seeks to expand partnership and investment opportunities, especially in the energy sector. The roundtable, held in New Delhi, was also ...

Dubai / Emirates Business During the gala dinner at the closing of the International Conference on Medical Regulation, Dr. Reem Othman, Saudi German Hospital Group UAE’s CEO, received an honour, in the presence of HE Humaid Al Qatami, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in recognition of the hospital’s efforts and sponsorship of the conference, which was held ...

MUMBAI / WAM The sixth meeting of the UAE – India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held on Monday in Mumbai to review the progress on agreed actions from the previous meeting held in Abu Dhabi in January 2018 and to elaborate a number of new key issues of mutual importance. The meeting was co-chaired by His ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that infrastructure projects in Dubai and the UAE are a key part of the country’s comprehensive development plans and play a vital role in enhancing the economic environment. His Highness further said that the happiness and welfare ...

Dubai / WAM The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has launched its latest initiatives and upgraded services at Gitex Technology Week 2018, under the Abu Dhabi government pavilion. Khalifa Fund participation falls in line with an aim of enhancing excellence, innovation, and creativity in the country and keeping with its mission to prepare the next generation of Emirati entrepreneurs and ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Space Agency has become a member of the International Space Education Board (ISEB), following a unanimous vote by the organisation’s founding members that took place towards the end of the 69th International Astronautical Congress in Bremen, Germany, last week. The UAE’s representation will provide the first regional input to the group’s objectives of increasing literacy ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), will hold two exhibitions at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 23-25. The announcement came during a press conference, where Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Dewa Managing Director and CEO, provided details on the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex 2018), and the 3rd Dubai Solar Show. ...

Dubai / WAM Etisalat is presenting a major digital showcase in ‘Future of Mobility’, bringing global leaders in autonomous transport to Dubai and providing an insight into the future at this year’s Gitex Technology Week. This latest bid highlight Etisalat’s objectives and role in the ‘Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy’ that aims to transform 25 percent of the total transportation in ...