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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), will hold a three-day workshop this week for 35 participants representing all UAE customs agencies and General Authority of Ports Border and Free Zones Security. The workshop aims to train customs officials on safe and secure handling of radioactive sources and nuclear non-proliferation. This latest seminar concludes FANR’s 2017 …

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT), officially launched its latest initiative ‘Al Nukhba’, which aims to boost the number of international conferences held in the UAE capital. The initiative was officially inaugurated in a special ceremony on Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, by Mohamed …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) lately participated in several highly-targeted international events to promote Abu Dhabi’s state-of-the-art meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) infrastructure and attract international associations and organisers to host their events in the UAE capital. Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Acting Chief Commercial Officer of ADNEC, said: “Our participation in these landmark events …

DUBAI / Emirates Business Next Orbit Ventures (NOVF) ESDM, the newly launched Abu Dhabi-based fund established under the Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) jurisdiction, announced the launch of $2 billion fund for building semiconductors and electronics fab ecosystem in India. For the first time, an India-based fund going to be raised from GCC-based investors will be regulated by an external …

Dubai / Emirates Business Tejar Dubai, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced that it has launched The Caterer, a new age company offering nutritious and balanced meals to businesses, communities and individuals. This catering service, located in Dubai Investment Park, is the 30th commercial project to be launched under Tejar Dubai to date, while it …

Fujairah / WAM National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), announced that NBF Islamic has once again received the ‘Best Islamic Window – UAE’ award for the second consecutive time at the Islamic Business & Finance Awards 2017. Hosted by CPI Financial, the Islamic Business & Finance Awards has quickly established itself as a reputable platform for banks and financial institutions aiming …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) announced on Wednesday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of China Ltd. – Abu Dhabi (BOC) to mutually promote their services for the benefit of both entities’ customers in the UAE and abroad. Under the terms of the agreement and in the context of the projects …

Dubai / WAM Dubai Food Festival (DFF), Dubai’s annual citywide culinary celebration, will return from February 22 to March 10, 2018. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), the 5th edition of DFF will bring together the best of Dubai’s gastronomy offering and shines a spotlight …

DUBAI / Emirates Business In a keynote address to cruise line executives and regional industry stakeholders at the opening session of Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum, Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) confirmed that Dubai remains on track to receive one million cruise passengers by 2020. Addressing delegates, he also referenced DCTCM’s plan to ensure …

DUBAI / WAM The pharmaceutical market in the United Arab Emirates is expected to grow from AED9.61 billion in 2016 to AED14.11 billion by 2020, driven by increased healthcare expenditure, mandatory health insurance, and growing medical tourism. This was stated by the participants in the Pharmaceutical Research & Man-ufacturers Association Gulf Forum (PhRMAG 2017), being held under the patronage of …