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DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, together with the DIFC FinTech Hive, the largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), are the first in the region to certify FinTech startups who have successfully used the Emirates NBD’s API (Application Programming Interface) Sandbox to create and demonstrate working innovative ...

ABU DHABi / WAM Emirati students are being encouraged to enter the private sector job market via the ‘Yes to Work’ programme that kicked-off in Abu Dhabi. The programme seeks to bolster Emirati youth employability, and create opportunities for lifelong learning in the private sector. It is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Emirati women will scale the peak of their empowerment journey during the FNC Elections 2019 to be held next October, by achieving 50 percent representation in parliament. This is in line with the implementation of Resolution No. 01 of 2019 issued by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on raising the representation of ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has achieved another milestone in the construction of Unit 3 of the Barakah nuclear energy plant, being built at the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. Enec has safely and successfully energised Unit 3’s main power transformer and gas insulated bus (GIB), an important step in the continued testing and ...

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 ...