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    DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced plans to build 97 new 132/11 kilovolt (kV) substations over the next three years, at a projected cost of AED 10 billion. “This supports the directives of the wise leadership, and shows DEWA’s commitment to meeting growing demand for energy in Dubai,” the authority said, adding that the ...

  DUBAI / WAM France, which gave the world one of the most enduring symbols of World Expos, the Eiffel Tower, has confirmed its commitment to Expo 2020 Dubai, joining a growing number of nations who have publicly announced their participation. According to a press statement from Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE and France share a history of strong bilateral ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has approved a new procedure of inspecting commercial license transactions, starting from the beginning of this year, whereby inspection is postponed until the license is issued, the transaction is completed and all papers and documents are completed. Commenting on the new procedure, Khalifa Al Mansouri, ADDED’s Acting Undersecretary, ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM More than 200 leaders, sustainability professionals and business pioneers will gather next Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to share their insights and expertise to help forge a sustainable future, at the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum 2017. The two-day forum organised by the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), will discuss issues related to sustainability, and ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, on Sunday opened the 22nd edition of the Gulfood 2017, the food and beverage exhibition, at Dubai World Trade Centre. After the formal inauguration Sheikh Hamdan toured the 1,000,000 sq.ft. show, which is set to run for five days and ...

  Dubai / WAM France, which gave the world one of the most enduring symbols of World Expos, the Eiffel Tower, has confirmed its commitment to Expo 2020 Dubai, joining a growing number of nations who have publicly announced their participation. According to a press statement from Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE and France share a history of strong bilateral ties ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) announced its 5-year Strategic Plan for 2017-2021, with a vision that focuses on maintaining its achievements in providing identification for all UAE citizens and residents, while offering precise confirmation and proof of identify, either in person or through electronic and digital tools, with ease and according to the highest international standards. ...

  Sharjah / WAM Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading and award-winning environmental management company entered into a long-term partnership with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa). The strategic partnership agreement was announced last week during an ‘Inaugural Showcase Day’ at AUS. In the presence of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikha Bodour Al ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Board of Directors of the National Qualifications Authority (NQA) agreed on the creation of an experimental “Continuous Education Units” project, to determine professional development goals for targeted professions according to job market needs, under the direction of the UAE’s future development plans. The project’s launch was approved during a meeting of the NQA’s Board of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Physicians and hospitals in United Arab Emirates (UAE) will now have access to an innovative programme that uses the latest science and technology to provide the education, resources and practical tools needed to prevent cardiovascular diseases in individuals at risk throughout the country. The programme supports the National Agenda of the UAE Vision 2021 that emphasises ...