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AMMAN / WAM The UAE, represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has chaired the 24th meeting of the Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG), which took place in the Jordanian capital Amman, with participation of 14 Arab countries. The meeting discussed a number of important topics related to preparation for the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), as well as other relevant ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Global food sector power brand Gulfood — the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition — is raising the international industry forum bar for its 24th edition, which will run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from February 17-21, next year. Having already won major international acclaim for the breadth and depth of its offering ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Decree No. 09 of 2018, amending provisions in Resolution No. 03 of 2006 regarding the method applied in selecting the Federal National Council (FNC), representatives. According to the newly issued Decree, published in the latest issue of the Official Gazette, Article 4 (paragraph 1), Article 7, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced on Wednesday the installation of the first of 13 turbines at the 50 megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm. Located in the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar, the project is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid. The project ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), announced the completion of all preparations required to implement its ‘Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products’ scheme. Entering into effect on 1st January 2019, the scheme involves the electronic monitoring of all types of imported, produced and locally-traded cigarettes, from production to consumer, to ensure full compliance with payment of excise tax. ...

Dubai / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, and the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the local business community, particularly those from the trade and export sectors. The MoU was signed by Mohammed Hassan Al Sabab, Acting Director-General of RAK Chamber, and Massimo ...

Dubai / WAM Participants in the UAE-Kazakh Business Forum highlighted the importance of reinforcing trade and investment ties between the two countries. The forum, held at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, saw discussions and presentations by the Ministry of Economy, the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ministry of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan. ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Council, at the Ruler’s Office in Sharjah, in the presence of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Community Development (MOCD), and the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the participation of ADIB in the ministry’s community projects and initiatives. As such, the ADIB will provide financial assistance of AED1,200,000 to establish social day clubs in the centres of community development in Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah and ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Municipality has organised the “Safety Tent” activity as part of the “Zero Accident Construction” challenge initiative, which aims to provide a safe and stimulating environment for workers by raising their awareness and enhancing a safety culture in construction sites. Director of Building Control Department Abdullah Al Shezawi pointed out that the most important feature of ...