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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) launched four new technological projects by the end of December 2017. These projects come in line with the department’s commitment to accelerate the transition to a smart government model that ensures the provision of innovative services. The projects included the new portal, consumer protection site, SEDD application, and the new digital ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday received Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Interior, and his accompanying delegation, at Zabeel Palace. Prince Abdulaziz conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The UNLOCK Blockchain Forum which commenced on Sunday at the Ritz Carlton Hotel DIFC has proven once again that Dubai is a vanguard when it comes to attracting innovative experts, blockchain start-ups, and forward looking attendees. Al-Iktissad-Wal-Aamal, the organizers of UNLOCK Blockchain forum were not surprised to receive more than 60 blockchain start-ups from more than ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The two-week joint military exercise between the ground forces of the UAE and the United States Army, known as, ‘Iron Union 6’, started on Sunday. The exercise is aimed at developing and promoting ties between both countries through training, and exchanging of military expertise, and to raise their combat capabilities and improve skills of their ground ...

Mukalla / WAM An Emirati ship carrying food aid and tents from the UAE has arrived in the Port of Mukalla, to support the local residents of Hadramaut Governorate. The aid is part of the humanitarian efforts made by the UAE through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), in line with the Year of Zayed Initiative to support Yemen across different ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched the Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation, with the support of the governments of Germany, Norway and the UAE. Chaired by Olafur Grimsson, the former President of Iceland, the Commission will examine the immediate and longer-term geopolitical implications of global energy transformation driven by large scale-up of ...

Dubai / WAM The Business Registration and Licencing (BRL), sector in Dubai Economy witnessed 288,878 transactions, including 19,877 new licences, during 2017, showing the activity recorded on ‘Business Map’ digital platform. The ‘Business Map’ tracks BRL activity and seeks to reflect economic realities in Dubai by providing vital data on each category of licences including their numbers and category-wise distribution ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) on Sunday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Group of Strategic Vision ‘Russia – Islamic World’ (RIW Group) to exchange expertise and best practices in the field of Islamic economy. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of DIEDC, and Rustam ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Information, on Sunday opened CABSAT 2018, the definitive event for broadcast, satellite and entertainment content sectors across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA). Following the official opening, Sheikh Hasher toured the exhibition halls, meeting with exhibitors who have gathered in Dubai ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the formation of the Automotive Manufacturers Business Group, which will be tasked with developing and advancing Dubai’s automotive industry. The organisation is the 28th sector-specific business group established under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber. By supporting the business group, the Chamber aims to protect the interests of automotive ...