Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Tadweer (The Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi) in association with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Dulsco, organized its ‘Recycle and Innovate’ competition at the International Community School in Abu Dhabi. The event was targeted for students across the country and comes in line with the ‘UAE Innovation Week’ with the …
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Dubai / Emirates Business The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCE) launched the ‘Environment and Business Majlis’, aimed at boosting the private sector’s contribution and guided private companies to be aligned with the government’s environmental strategies and create new investment opportunities that involved the ministry and the private sector. The announcement came during MOCCAE’s 2nd business meeting with …
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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Yas Waterworld, the world’s only Emirati-themed waterpark has been recognized for its commitment to excellence in all areas of operation. Adding to its already impressive list of accolades, Yas Waterworld won awards bestowed by independent awarding bodies on a global and national level, including the Mother, Baby & Child Awards 2016 and TripAdvisor. The …
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Dubai / Emirates Business The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) hosted the United Nations/United Arab Emirates high level forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development”, which was organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in conjunction with the UAE Space Agency. Under UNOOSA’s leadership, the forum delivered concrete recommendations in the form …
Read More »Dubai / Emirates Business dubizzle Motors, the UAE’s leading motors marketplace, launches its all-new Sell It For Me service in partnership with Expat Wheels, providing users a streamlined and hassle-free car selling experience. Conceptualised with the busy UAE resident in mind, dubizzle now offers users an end-to-end car selling solution in partnership with Expat Wheels, a 20+ year old car-trade …
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Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The first race of the 2017 Red Bull Air Race calendar in February will be a celebration of milestones for the official World Championship: the tenth season of competition, the tenth consecutive opener in Abu Dhabi and the diamond 75th race for the coveted title. As a first-time world champion from Germany begins the …
Read More »ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed on Saturday an agreement with BP, awarding the British oil and gas giant a 10 percent interest in Abu Dhabi’s onshore oil concession operated by ADCO, the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum Operations. As part of BP’s interest in the concession, it will become asset leader for …
Read More »DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) to exchange experiences and coordinate on matters related to the strategic plan for ‘Dubai the Capital of Islamic Economy 2017-2021’, aimed at strengthening country’s position and enhancing the Emirate of Dubai as the capital of the Islamic economy. …
Read More »Ajman / WAM The Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation’s board of trustees has approved an estimated budget of AED27 million for 2017. Approved at a board meeting chaired by HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, the budget funds the foundation’s charitable and humanitarian projects. Sheikh Ammar directed the board of trustees to launch …
Read More »UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM From humble beginnings in late 2014, the Umm Al Qaiwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) has progressed dramatically in this bustling emirate with investors leapfrogging from a few hundred to over 2,500 licenses till date. Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al …
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