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Dubai / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), an official supporter of Expo 2020 Dubai, has announced that it will set up medical facilities at the venue to ensure the health and safety of the event, which is expected to attract nearly 25 million visitors from 180 countries. The announcement was made following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Interior and Etisalat on Wednesday unveiled “Hassantuk (Arabic for Protect You) for Villas”, a major initiative to provide end-to-end fire safety solutions to every villa in the UAE, at a press conference in the capital. HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, unveiled ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), to foster a conducive environment and explore joint efforts to support the development of professional, business and trade associations and non-profit organisations established in Abu Dhabi. The memorandum ...

DUBAI / WAM DP World UAE Region underlined its commitment to support the diversification of the UAE’s economy and growth of its own manufacturing sector through innovation and SMART technology. In a keynote address to the third Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit 2018, Abdulla bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer of DP World UAE Region, called on manufacturers to create the ...

DUBAI / WAM Noor Bank and the Jumeirah Group on Tuesday announced a comprehensive partnership to launch a suite of premium rewards available to Noor Bank customers. As part of the roll-out, select retail banking clients will receive complimentary Jumeirah Sirius memberships that allow them to enjoy a range of exclusive experiences and privileges across Jumeirah’s extensive portfolio of luxury ...

DUBAI / WAM Master developer Nakheel awarded a contract worth more than EUR5.6 million (AED23.7 million) ($6.45 million) for piling work at its 260-metre PALM360 luxury hotel and residential project on Dubai’s world-famous Palm Jumeirah. The company has named the Dubai branch of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, headquartered in Germany, for the work, which will take four months to complete. The ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, witnessed several sessions of the two-day “2nd Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations,” which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attended sessions presented by ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), has completed its preparations to host the Dubai Maritime Summit 2018 on October 28. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the summit aims to strengthen communication channels between international leaders in the maritime industry. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has reaffirmed the role of innovation in contributing to the economic upswing in the United Arab Emirates. Urging UAE youth to contribute to their country’s economic development, the minister, while addressing the second edition of the Mohammad Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations on Tuesday, ...

Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), received an Austrian delegation headed by Dr. Hartwig Loger, Minister of Finance of Austria. During the meeting, Al Tayer presented Dewa’s key projects, initiatives and programmes. “The authority has adopted the triple-bottom-line approach towards sustainability of the economy, society, and the environment. This ...