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DUBAI / WAM The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP), sector of Dubai Economy intensified monitoring commercial outlets in the emirate, particularly those announcing promotional offers and discounts as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival and New Year season, to protect the interests of all consumers. The CCCP aims to do this by ensuring transparency and authenticity of the promotions ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Yas Island Abu Dhabi has closed off 2019 with resounding success, sweeping up 32 awards and accolades for its attractions, infrastructure projects and developments. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, said, “As we come to the end of another successful year, we are both proud and humbled to be recognised for excellence around the world. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec), announced the opening of online registration for exhibitors, media professionals and visitors to participate in the fourth edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (Umex), and Simulation and Training Exhibition and Conference (SimTEX), and the accompanying conference. The Higher Organising Committee of Umex and SimTEX exhibitions indicated that ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has announced the completion of construction works on the Mohamed bin Zayed School. Construction costs of the all-boys school reached AED170 million, Musanada revealed, adding that the project was undertaken as part of the Abu Dhabi Future Schools Programme (ADFSP). The handover process to the Abu Dhabi Department of ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global top 10 International Financial Centre and the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa), signed individual memorandums of understanding (MoU) with two leading institutions to fuel the region’s insurance sector by upskilling talent as well as promoting efficiency and improvement. MoUs were signed with ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cabinet has approved the ‘People of Determination Protection from Abuse Policy’ to empower and protect persons with disabilities by allowing them to participate effectively within a safe community environment that offers them enhanced opportunities and guarantees their right to a dignified life. The policy aims to protect ‘the determined’ from abuse, empowering them, their ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved a three-year budget cycle for the Government of Dubai, for the 2020-2022 period. The three-year budget cycle meets the aspirations of Dubai’s future, and confirms its determination to continue raising people’s happiness and stimulating entrepreneurship. The ...

DUBAI / WAM Enoc Group has been awarded the Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability for third year in a row. Among 228 global applicants, the group was recognised for its commitment to improving sustainability standards. Since 2014, Enoc Group reduced its emission intensity by about 24% and water intensity by about 17% in its manufacturing, retail facilities. The group also ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), announced that it is launching a Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform to help firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), implement appropriate safeguards to mitigate against cyber risks. The Platform is a result of ongoing cooperation and collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Centre, the National Computer Emergency Response Team and the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE jumped ten spots on the list of most competitive countries in world during four years, acquiring 5th place in 2019 compared to the 15th spot in 2016, according to the annual World Competitiveness Ranking 2019 published by the IMD Business School. The UAE has proven its standing as one of the world’s most competitive ...