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Dubai / WAM Experts in banking and finance shared insights on the impact of Blockchain at a panel discussion organised by the e-Dirham team of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), during GITEX Technology Week, 2017. The panel discussion was a part of e-Dirham’s awareness initiatives which include an interactive talk by experts ...

Dubai / WAM Maqta Gateway, the developer and operator of the first port community system in the UAE has made presence at the region’s leading technology event, GITEX Technology Week, as part of the Abu Dhabi Digital Government pavilion for the second consecutive year. During the exhibition, Maqta Gateway is showcasing some of the latest home-grown technology solutions including the ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etisalat and Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to appoint FEWA as one of its key retail partner for Etisalat’s e-Life packages. The MoU was signed at GITEX Technology Week 2017 by Adnan Nasib our Executive Director, FEWA and Sultan Al Dhaheri, Acting General Manager, Etisalat Abu Dhabi. Sultan ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) launched its Badiri Business Entrepreneurship Virtual Academy with 16 episodes and four e-books that aim to empower entrepreneurs and equip them with the skills to reach their highest potential. The platform was launched in partnership with Bel Pesce, a Brazilian entrepreneur and Founder of FazINOVA, on Tuesday, at GITEX Future Stars. ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is helping to empower the ‘People of Determination’ by offering customer services tailored for people with disabilities. The video chat and call service, based solutions from Avaya, is being previewed at GITEX Technology Week and demonstrates the RTA’s support for the UAE’s ‘determined ones’ policy. Launched this year by ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) is participating in the 37th edition of GITEX Technology Week 2017. Reflecting its own vision to be the regional centre for legal and judicial excellence, DJI is participating within the Smart Dubai Government platform – the technical arm of Smart Dubai – which aims to transform Dubai into the smartest and happiest ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates Islamic announced the successful completion of a $200 million syndicated Murabaha term financing for Ajman Bank PJSC. Al Hilal Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Sharjah Islamic Bank joined the transaction as Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers & Bookrunners alongside Emirates Islamic. Emirates Islamic played a key role in coordinating the financing which carries a two year tenor. ...

AJMAN / WAM Digital Ajman Government signed a joint cooperation agreement with IBM, on the sidelines of its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2017. The agreement will see IBM providing consulting and strategic planning services and determining both the processes and the technology requirements for Ajman’s Digital Government implementations. The agreement also aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Saif Mohammed Al Hajeri, Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (ADDED), and Hiroshige Seko, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, have discussed means to reinforce economic and investment cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Japan. During a meeting, the two sides discussed mutual cooperation in the investment field and the industrial sector by addressing ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), announced that online registration for Value Added Tax (VAT), is now open, through its website, as part of the Authority’s preparations for the 5 percent VAT, set to be introduced from January 1, 2018. This is part of the Authority’s commitment to facilitate the registration procedures for all businesses in ...