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Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on Sunday officially inaugurated the 39th Gitex Technology Week and the 4th edition of Gitex Future Stars at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Taking place from October 6-10, the event features 4,500 companies representing 100 countries. HH ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Community Development launched the ‘Social Blockathon’ Competition that aims for developing software through Blockchain technology accomplished within a specified time, in order to design beneficial programs for educational, social and recreational purposes. The competition comes as part of providing solutions and applications for families, people of determination, senior emiratis, Public Non-Benefit Associations in the ...

DUBAI / WAM The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), and the National Alumni Association (NAA), in the UAE of Insead, one of the world’s leading graduate business schools, have announced they are partnering to host the region’s first Insead NAA Leadership Forum in Dubai on October 31. The Forum will provide a platform for regional and global business leaders, ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it is showcasing a wide range of smart services, apps and solutions for businesses at Gitex Technology Week 2019 which kicks off in Dubai on Sunday. The easy-to-use solutions will be on display at Dubai Chamber’s stand at Gitex 2019 throughout the week-long event. Smart services currently offered ...

Dubai / WAM DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – and DP World, UAE Region, through its subsidiary Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), have signed a Collaboration Agreement that will bring warehousing solutions and logistic services to member companies registered in the DMCC Free Zone. Speaking on the occasion, ...

ABU DHABI The United Arab Emirates is celebrating two cherished and revered occasions, the latest elections for members of the Federal National Council (FNC), and the scientific achievement of the UAE’s first astronaut, Hazza Al Mansoori, who has just completed a visit to the International Space Station (ISS). The term “progressive empowerment” can be applied to both of these events, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM An international delegation is visiting the UAE to learn about the country’s experience in organising the 2019 Federal National Council (FNC), elections and implementing a state-of-the-art electronic voting system that has been in use since the first cycle of the elections. The National Election Committee (NEC), has organised the 2019 FNC Elections Visit Programme which includes ...

Dubai Dubai recorded a non-oil foreign trade of AED 676 billion in the first half of 2019, an increase of 5% year-on-year from AED 644 billion in the corresponding half last year. The first-half figures, which represent a staggering growth of 87% from 2009, reflect the ability of the emirate’s trade sector to raise its strength and competitiveness despite a ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme has approved 522 housing assistance applications for Emirati citizens valued at AED410 million. They range from housing loans and grants to government housing. This follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The worlds’ most global and disruptive technology events, Gitex Technology Week and Gitex Future Stars, will bring together world-class industry innovators, government leaders, technology creators and forward thinkers begin on October 6, until October 10 at Dubai World Trade Centre. With a spotlight on next-generation technology and innovations that will evolve promising startups into transformative enterprises, ...