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Banking goes branchless

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Banking sector in the country is witnessing a massive makeover. Mobile banking, which has been emerging as one of the fastest growing segments over the last couple of years, is sure to change the way we have known the industry for decades. UAE is gearing up for the surging trend, which would put an …

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KwB discusses ties with London School

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Knowledge without Borders (KwB), the Sharjah-based cultural project, has expanded its sphere of influence following a visit to the London School of Publishing (LSP). The Sharjah–based project, which functions to promote a culture of reading in the UAE and to encourage a love of books in its citizens, attended the UK capital’s premium publishing institution …

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Malicious DNS activity in enterprises goes up

  Dubai / Emirates Business Infoblox Inc., the network control company, has announced results of the Infoblox Security Assessment Report for the first quarter of 2016, which finds that 83 percent—more than four out of five—of enterprise networks tested by Infoblox show evidence of malicious DNS activity. Infoblox, an industry leader in securing Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure, offers free …

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DED, Visa launch card security week in UAE

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and its long-standing partner, Visa, a global payments technology company, launched UAE Card Security Week, a consumer awareness campaign to promote safe online shopping habits and educate consumers on ways to avoid payment fraud in the UAE. The campaign is launched against the backdrop of growing adoption …

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‘UAE residents are true humanitarians at heart’

    Dubai / Emirates Business NRS International, a Dubai-based family-run company that develops and manufactures products for the humanitarian aid, public health and development sectors, published the results of a survey which gauged the level of humanitarianism amongst UAE residents. NRS International sold 42 million relief essentials to UN and aid agencies to alleviate the suffering of 75 million …

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ADNEC to offer enhanced mobility service to visitors

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) on Sunday announced a partnership with Europcar, the world-leading provider of vehicle rental services, to offer enhanced mobility to visitors of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Under the agreement signed between Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Acting Group CEO of ADNEC and Mohammed Shabeeb Mohammed Hilal Al Dhaheri, …

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Ferrari World surprises 400 children with special Iftar

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business More than 400 children were taken by surprise when the Emirati artist and UN Goodwill Extraordinary Ambassador, Dr Hussain Al Jassmi walked into Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and greeted them as they were preparing for a special iftar at the Park’s popular restaurant, Mamma Rossella. This is the third consecutive year the children’s iftar …

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DEWA hosts Ramadan activities at ‘Reading is Positive Energy’ exhibition

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a range of activities during the Holy Month of Ramadan at the Reading is Positive Energy exhibition. These include lectures, seminars, poetry readings, awareness sessions, and other activities for anyone. DEWA launched the year-long exhibition last month in collaboration with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, at Zabeel …

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Ramadan Village opens doors to public for unlimited fun

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The stage is set for the region’s most anticipated shopping and entertainment extravaganza during the holy month of Ramadan – the Ramadan Village 2016. The Ramadan Village 2016 was inaugurated on Thursday, by HE Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The opening was attended Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo …

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DEWA supports Ramadan Forum

  DUBAI / wam The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is supporting the Rashid bin Mohammed Ramadan Forum as its strategic partner, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF). The forum was organised by the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (IACAD), …

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