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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), announced that it received the European Innovation Management Standard Certification. TRA’s certification in the European Innovation Management Standard CEN/TS 16555-1:2013 came as a result of its work on developing an integrated system for innovation management at the corporate level, leading the implementation of innovative proposals and providing services in accordance with ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business In line with its ongoing efforts to adopt and support sustainable practices across the Exchange, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), in collaboration with a global expert house, has organised two workshops on sustainability for its listed companies under the title “Accelerating Sustainability in Listed Companies. Meeting Investor Needs on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information.” ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Healthcare and trade professionals from more than 160 countries will descend on Dubai on Monday for the opening of Arab Health Exhibition & Congress, the largest gathering of healthcare companies, technology, products and services in the Middle East. Following the success the 2018 edition, where over $778 million worth of business was generated by exhibitors, it ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Land Department (DLD), signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), during its participation as a strategic partner of the Egypt Mega Property Show, held in Cairo with the aim of promoting urban development between the two countries to encourage investment and real estate promotion as well as enhancing confidence by providing a distinctive and balanced investment ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of congratulations to President Ram Nath Kovind of India, on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), defined the conditions for tax de-registration, in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Authority clarified the conditions and procedures for de-registration for Value Added Tax (VAT), since its implementation. The FTA explained that if a registrant stops making taxable supplies or if ...

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (Esma) adopted the requirements for the official use of stamping on jewellery, precious metals and stones in UAE markets, in order to guarantee the highest levels of confidence among consumers nationwide. The Esma Board of Directors, in a meeting chaired by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), announced that 5,178 new companies have joined the chamber in 2018, which represents a 7.4 percent growth in the total number of members when compared to the previous year. This increase in membership reflects the competitive advantages offered by the emirate to attract foreign investment and the innovative services ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday visited the Italian cruise ship MSC Splendida at Port Rashid in Dubai. Upon his arrival, the captain of the MSC Splendida welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and briefed him on the various facilities the gigantic cruise ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), on Saturday, concluded its participation in the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2018. Launched in November, the festival was held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander ...