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ABU DHABI / WAM As part of its ‘SMART Service Stations’ initiative and introduction of cashless ADNOC Wallet-linked payment options, ADNOC Distribution is now expanding its SMART Tag installation facilities through new centres and mobile units serving customers throughout the country. As part of an ongoing process replacing Rahal Cards, the company is rolling out a superior Smart Tag system ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) concluded a delegation visit to Panama with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture. The strategic agreement aims to boost bilateral trade and investment and build bridges between business communities on both sides. The MoU signing came during ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates is celebrating its 15th year of services to Japan. In October 2002, Emirates became the first airline to link Japan and the Gulf region with non-stop flights when it introduced its four-times-per-week service to Osaka. Now serving three points in Japan daily, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has carried over 3.9 million passengers in ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, announced the agenda for this year’s event, which includes a dynamic offering of thought-provoking keynotes and engaging sessions. The conference will be held from November 7-8 at Emirates Palace Hotel, with the support of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). In its third year, the conference ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), operator and manager of the Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT) is celebrating 3 million hours without LTI (Lost Time Injury). As a remarkable milestone of work safety indicator, this achievement, showcases ADT’s continued commitment to the health and safety of its employees and operating environment. Maintaining a zero-accident work environment, with ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Curtin University Dubai launched its first Women of Wisdom forum at Capital Club in Dubai International Financial Centre. The forum, inspired by women for women, allows for an exchange of ideas and discussion on industry best-practice, and will build a community of strong female leaders. The forum featured a panel discussion titled ‘Flexible Careers and Critical ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Council of Ministers has adopted Cabinet Decision No.39 of 2017 on Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Tax Authority and Cabinet Resolution No.40 of 2017 on Administrative Penalties for Violations of Tax Laws in the UAE. The council’s meeting was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime ...

DUBAI / WAM The President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, met DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, to discuss a trade and logistics master plan to unlock the resource rich country’s economic potential. The plan includes a transportation and logistics strategy with electronic customs processes, replicating DP World’s successful model with Dubai Trade at its flagship ...

Dubai / Emirates Business More than 400 decision-makers, including government officials and business leaders, will meet in Dubai this week to discuss foreign investment opportunities in Africa during ALN’s (formerly Africa Legal Network) 4th Annual International Conference – ‘Africa: Bridging the Gulf’ from October 4-5 at the Park Hyatt, Dubai, UAE. The invite-only event is set to bring together a ...

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, on Monday received, in Qasr Al Bahr, Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti, to honour her humanitarian actions and her bravery, heroism and quick thinking, which saved the life of an Asian driver. The driver was ...