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  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad ESCO and Drydocks World signed a service agreement to prepare for, and evaluate the potential for on-site solar energy generation. Under the agreement, Etihad ESCO will improve facilities to reduce electricity and water use and study ways to recycle waste water for Drydocks World, which is the largest shipyard service provider to the shipping, offshore, …

  Sharjah / WAM The Expo Centre Sharjah can play a key role in helping German establishments and investors find a foothold in the country as well as the entire region, more than 600 policy makers, senior executives and experts from both the Arab World and Germany were told last week. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre Sharjah, was part …

  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has published an Arabic directory on the various economic activities licensed in Dubai, as part of department’s efforts to help businessmen and investors save time and improve overall ease of doing business as well as competitiveness in the emirate. The initiative which is aimed at promoting sustainable economic development …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Sumansa Exhibitions brings to you an opportunity to witness the biggest and largest 18th edition of Indian biannual real estate expo in emirates at the Dubai World Trade Centre Zabeel Hall 5 from June 2-4. The expo will witness more than 150 renowned developers with a promise of over 15,000 potential visitors. With free entry …

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business A gateway to the most exciting retail market in the world, the Retail Show Middle East 2016 is all set to open on Tuesday. The two-day event — a platform for innovation, new partnerships, and launch of ground-breaking products — will host exhibitors and attendees from across the Middle East, North Africa, Indian subcontinent, …

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business In solidarity with the cause of World Environment Day on June 5, Dubai-based youth organisation Green Hope conducted a waste recycling campaign and planted 150 saplings, taking strides towards a green future. Members of Green Hope, which works to promote sustainable development amongst all sections of civil society, collected large quantities of recyclables, such …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Arabian Falcon Holidays (AFH), the largest independent timeshare player in the Middle East, has concluded a successful participation in the Nigeria roadshow organised by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). This is in line with AFH’s thrust to partner with the government in promoting Dubai as a leisure destination among African tourists. Africa …

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has received two of the financial services industries most prestigious awards — the Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Awards. Group CEO and Executive Director, Ala’a Eraiqat, was honoured with the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for the UAE, while ADCB was also recognised as The Best Managed Bank in …

  Emirates Business Chestertons MENA, a leading international property agency, is expanding its UK property investment reach beyond the traditional London M25 boundary, with the launch of a number of new prime developments in the key gateway cities of Manchester and Birmingham due to strong economic growth, large student populations and major government transport infrastructure investment. “Manchester is a city …

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Gone are days when holidays meant just an escape from the world without any communication back home or office. With technology taking strides in almost everything around us, travel is no more an ‘out-of-sight out-of-mind’ case. From seeking a one-time experience during holidays to the era of instant feedbacks and reviews, things have changed …