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DIFC receives Fintech hub of the year’ award

Dubai / WAM Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and home to the largest, most developed fintech ecosystem in the region has been awarded ‘FinTech Hub of the Year’ in the FinX awards. This accolade reflects DIFC’s achievements as a global hub for innovation and excellence and further cements ...

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UAE’s best practices, governance models explored

ABU DHABI / WAM Government delegations from Egypt, Jordan and Uzbekistan explored the UAE’s successful experiences and governance models through official visits, as part of relevant strategic partnership agreements related to government modernisation. The visits aim to reinforce related partnerships and exchange knowledge and success stories, as well as present development ideas and visions for improving government work and supporting ...

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FANR keen to reinforce UAE’s response to N-emergencies

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), is keen to coordinate with the National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), to reinforce the country’s response to radiation or nuclear emergencies. According to its annual report, FANR conducted around 15 training sessions and related exercises to ensure its readiness to handle radiation and nuclear emergencies, including ...

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dnata extends partnership with Terminal One Group Association

Dubai / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has extended its partnership with Terminal One Group Association (TOGA) in New York through to 2023. The extension will see dnata continue to provide quality ground and passenger handling services to over 20 airlines including Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air and Lufthansa, ensuring smooth and safe ...

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UAE provides aid to Yemenis

HODEIDAH / WAM The UAE has provided emergency shelter and food assistance to those affected by floods south of Hodeidah, west of Yemen, and to displaced people in Yemen’s Red Sea Coast. The assistance by the Emirates Red Crescent included food baskets and tents which are being used as temporary housing by families unable to afford the reconstruction of their ...

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Third Arab ministerial forum on housing, urban development begins in Dubai

DUBAI / WAM The third Arab Ministerial Forum on Housing and Urban Development began in Dubai under the slogan “Exploring the future of housing and urban development” with the participation of more than 20 Arab ministers, in addition to high-level Arab delegations and a number of government and private sector officials. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed ...

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UAQ Ruler receives Saudi ambassador

UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, on Monday received at the Emiri Court, Turki bin Abdullah Aldakhil, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, who came to greet him on the occasion of assuming his duties as ambassador to the UAE. The Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain welcomed ...

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Abu Dhabi entity to spur ‘smart citizen experience’

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (Adda), announced that it has selected Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power BI and a host of artificial-intelligence tools to drive the agency’s Smart Citizen Experience. “Our partnership with Microsoft will allow us to build an intelligent customer-service platform that will fulfill the ambitions of our leaders to streamline and optimise citizens’ ...

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AED35b in housing support provided to Emiratis: Minister

Dubai / WAM Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, revealed that since its establishment in 1999, the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme has processed 62,000 housing support applications around the country valued at more than AED35 billion. The support includes provision of mortgages, grants, construction of government housing and built-in extensions on existing houses, and home ...

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UAE supports efforts to diversify energy sources: Sheikh Hamdan

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, stated that the UAE is supporting national development efforts by launching projects that aim to diversify and secure the country’s energy sources and promote the use of environmentally-friendly energy, as per the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al ...

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