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SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) chaired a meeting of the council at the Ruler’s Office in Sharjah. The council reviewed various issues on its agenda concerning achieving the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah. After the ratification of the minutes ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday announced that its listed companies have record-ed a 96 percent compliance regarding the disclosure of Q2- 2019 results within the deadline of 45 days from the end of the period. The total number of UAE public and private joint-stock companies as well as the dually- listed companies on Dubai Financial Market, ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Following the release of A-Level examination and GCSE results, high school students across the UAE will heave a sigh of relief — but after months of anxious waiting, selecting a future career can still pose a dilemma for many, especially for those who do not prefer to pursue a conventional education. Stepping in to support students ...

DUBAI / WAM Some 2,800 students participated in the “TRA Innovation Camp” organised in all the emirates by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). The aim of the camp this year was to support the culture of artificial intelligence (AI), and data science and encourage the younger generation for entrepreneurship, identifying innovative solutions and shaping the future, in line with the ...

Dubai / WAM The Training Centre at Dubai Customs launched a language learning programme for customs inspection officers to help them communicate with other clients of different nationalities in their native language. The centre also helps to enrich the cultural experience of inspectors and adds value to their careers. The programme is part of the effort of Dubai Customs to ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Following its global milestones achieved in 5G network this year and the live 5G video calls made across various locations in UAE, Etisalat announced the availability of 5G coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic tower Burj Khalifa showcasing readiness of the state-of-the-art 5G network and compatibility with industry leading 5G smartphones. The 5G call is ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, announced that over 200,000 patients have sought treatment across its orthopedic facilities. Of these 200,000 patients, over 35,000 have been treated in the first half of 2019 alone. Most orthopedic cases range from victims of traffic accidents and fall, to workplace-related injuries caused due to ...

Dubai / Emirates business in5, a startup incubator founded by Tecom Group, announced a 27-hour ‘Block-chain Challenge’ hackathon, inviting tech enthusiasts to address a practical real-life challenge. Divided into teams, participants will be challenged to build and present functioning prototypes, leveraging blockchain technology. Powered by Oracle, a global leader in innovative technologies, and a key contributor in the regional digital ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) announced that as of the end of 2018, there were 223 associations, non-profit organisations (NGOs) and social Takaful funds managed and supervised by the ministry. The list comprises 185 associations, 17 Takaful funds and 21 NGOs registered in the ministry’s database. According to MOCD, the associations were divided across various ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) embraced World Humanitarian Day celebrations on Monday, welcoming more than 100 human- itarian workers and partners to spotlight the achievements and attributes women bring to global humanitarian action. Every day, more than half a million humanitarians — 40 percent of which are women — work on the frontline of war and disaster ...