Dubai / WAM Partnership and cooperation on development of infrastructure, transport connections will enable Ghana and other western African nations to develop their economies, according to DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. Discussions with President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, on a tour of West Africa centered on cooperation in customs technology, port operations, free-zone development, rail ...
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Dubai to host first regional gathering on digital media content production
Dubai / WAM The Government of Dubai Media Office has announced that in early December, Dubai will host the region’s first annual event centred around the world of online video and content creators, VIDXB. The event, organised by the Dubai Film and TV Commission, DFTC, reflects the UAE’s leading position in the domain of digital content development. VIDXB, which will ...
Read More »UAE on forefront in adopting smart technology
Dubai / WAM As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) takes significant strides towards embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and further developing a knowledge-based economy, businesses must seize the opportunity and architect for disruption instead of becoming victims to it, a senior executive has said. AI investments in the UAE have recorded over 70 percent increase over the past three years, ...
Read More »WETEX to host 2,000 exhibitors from 50 countries in Dubai
Dubai / WAM The 19th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX )will take place on the beginning of the third week of October. The announcement was made by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, Founder and Chairman of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), at a press conference at the Address ...
Read More »ADNOC to upgrade IT systems at its vehicle inspection centers
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution, the sole operator of light vehicle inspection centers in Abu Dhabi, is upgrading the information technology systems at its 21 centers across the emirate. The one-day upgrading operation will take place on October 6. Consequently, service will be suspended that day at the four centers that usually operate on Fridays: namely, Abu Dhabi ...
Read More »Smart Dubai launches new service through ‘Dubai Now’ App
Dubai / WAM The Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), in collaboration with the Department of Finance and ENOC Group, signed an MoU to launch a new service via its flagship Dubai Now smartphone application. The new service will be available soon and will allow customers to pay for petrol using Dubai Now app across ENOC’s retail network in the UAE, ...
Read More »SCCI, Mexican envoy discuss ways to promote trade, investment ties
SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), held a meeting with the Mexican Ambassador and discussed ways of developing economic and investment relations between the UAE and Mexico, in particular with the Emirate of Sharjah, as well as discussing how to benefit from the agreements signed between both sides. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais ,Chairman of Sharjah ...
Read More »Emirates expands network to 29 flydubai destinations
Dubai / Emirates Business Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai on Monday announced that Emirates will expand its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents. The new partner network, through its codeshare, will offer greater frequency and easier access to more global destinations with the advantage of connecting baggage to the final destination. Passengers can book ...
Read More »58 killed, 515 injured in mass shooting at Las Vegas concert
Bloomberg At least 58 people were killed and 515 were injured at a concert by a lone gunman, firing from a hotel room overlooking the venue, who later died and whose motive was unclear. President Donald Trump said he’ll travel to Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet victims and emergency workers after a killing spree late Sunday that is likely ...
Read More »Kenyan oppn protests over electoral body row
Bloomberg Kenyan opposition supporters began protests in the western city of Kisumu to press their demands for an overhaul of the electoral authority before a rerun of an annulled presidential election. Police fired teargas to disperse National Super Alliance protesters, while anti-riot police were stationed outside the headquarters of the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission in the capital, Nairobi, in ...
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