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Kizad ‘incubation centre’ to boost SME ecosystem

Dubai / WAM Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) has launched an Entrepreneurship and Incubation Centre offering cost-effective work spaces, offices and licensing options to enhance the entrepreneurship and SME ecosystem in the UAE. Kizad, which is one of the largest industrial zones in the Middle East and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, is situated within easy reach of ...

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Adnoc expands Flex service across UAE

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Customers in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Qaiwain and Ajman will be able to choose to self serve free of charge or use the premium service for AED10 when they refuel their cars. Adnoc Distribution also said it will continue to offer four fuel products across its network, including the UAE’s lowest priced ...

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Etisalat Digital, Accenture unveil ‘Explore 2020’

DUBAI / WAM Accenture and Etisalat Digital have developed an interactive 3D flythrough experience of what the Expo 2020 Dubai site will look like in two years’ time. Called Explore 2020, it was expected to be unveiled at Etisalat booth at the Gitex Technology Week. Unveiled less than a week before Expo’s two-years-to-go milestone, the 3D environment, rendered in real ...

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Masdar transforms business operations

DUBAI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, has implemented Tejari-JAGGAER sour- cing and eProcurement system to facilitate an automated, efficient and paperless procurement and contracts system for the company. One of Masdar’s core objectives is to support the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to increase clean energy 25 to 50 percent. Masdar recognises that a streamlined ...

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DoE launches e-licence for small-scale activities

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Energy (DoE), the leading entity of the energy sector in Abu Dhabi, has launched the electronic licensing (e-licence) for small-scale regulated activities through Abu Dhabi Government pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2018 held in Dubai World Trade Centre. The new initiative brings several advantages related to the mechanism of issuing licences such as ...

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WGES 2018 to outline green economy strategic roadmap

DUBAI / WAM The Organising Committee of the 5th World Green Economy Summit (WGES), 2018, held a press conference on Monday to announce its readiness to hold the summit, which aims to support the UAE’s efforts to achieve sustainable development and consolidate Dubai’s position as the global green economy capital. Held under the patronage of the Vice President, Prime Minister ...

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Adnoc to deepen energy partnership with India

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), met Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, at an invitation-only energy leaders’ roundtable, as the UAE seeks to expand partnership and investment opportunities, especially in the energy sector. The roundtable, held in New Delhi, was also ...

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CEO of Saudi German Hospital honoured

Dubai / Emirates Business During the gala dinner at the closing of the International Conference on Medical Regulation, Dr. Reem Othman, Saudi German Hospital Group UAE’s CEO, received an honour, in the presence of HE Humaid Al Qatami, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in recognition of the hospital’s efforts and sponsorship of the conference, which was held ...

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UAE-India joint task force on investments holds meeting

MUMBAI / WAM The sixth meeting of the UAE – India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held on Monday in Mumbai to review the progress on agreed actions from the previous meeting held in Abu Dhabi in January 2018 and to elaborate a number of new key issues of mutual importance. The meeting was co-chaired by His ...

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Quality infrastructure helps attract tourists and investors

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that infrastructure projects in Dubai and the UAE are a key part of the country’s comprehensive development plans and play a vital role in enhancing the economic environment. His Highness further said that the happiness and welfare ...

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