Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE-headquartered Burjeel Holdings on Monday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture (JV) with Leejam Sports Company, the owner and operator of 155 ‘Fitness Time’ branded fitness centres in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The MoU, signed at the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia headquarters in Riyadh, will …
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Abu Dhabi / WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has said that insured Emiratis must complete a minimum of one year in their jobs to be entitled to receive their end-of-service payment from the authority. The minimum period for an insured individual to spend at an entity is 11 months and one day, given that the ‘one …
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Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future has opened a physical store with an AI-driven audio offering limited-edition and exclusive items including replicas from some of its most popular exhibits. Many of the items are inspired, designed, and made by local designers as well as internationally renowned artists, including Jason Bruges and Ally Powell. The range includes a …
Read More »Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) participated in a campaign to clean the beach, and plant mangroves at the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary, organised by the Emirates Marine Environmental Group. The move is in conjunction with the National Environment Day, observed on February 4 each year, and is held this year under the theme ‘Towards a Sustainable …
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Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time The first round of the UAE Remote Control Boat Championship, which was held on Abu Dhabi breakwater, recorded a large number of participants. The championship, organised by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, drew as many as 36 contestants in three categories — 2-Cell, 3-Cell and 4-Cell for juniors, novices and professionals respectively. In 2-Cell …
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Dubai / WAM The World Government Summit 2023 will be held in Dubai from February 13-15, under the slogan “Shaping Future Governmentsâ€. The summit witnesses the participation of presidents, governments, ministers, officials, heads of international organisations and companies, thought leaders, global experts and prominent business leaders from the private sector. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs …
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, over the death of Former President Pervez Musharraf. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has dispatched similar cable of condolences to …
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Dubai / WAM Dubai received 14.36 million international overnight visitors in 2022, growing 97 per cent YoY from the 7.28 million tourist arrivals in 2021, according to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The growth, which enabled the emirate to surpass global and regional tourism recovery levels, contributes to the goal of the Dubai …
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Dubai / WAM Dubai Customs and Dubai Chambers discussed cooperation to support businesses and the private sector and enhance the emirate’s competitiveness following Dubai’s strategic plans and vision. These were the highlights of the meeting between Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and Dubai Chambers’ delegation headed by Mohammad Ali …
Read More »Sharjah / WAM The Expo Centre Sharjah has made a noteworthy appearance at the 2023 Global CEO Summit, hosted by the prestigious Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). The summit, held in Lisbon, Portugal, brought together more than 100 influential CEOs, executives, and directors from the exhibitions and conferences industry globally. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo …
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