Dubai / Emirates Business As part of Dubai Maritime City Authority’s (DMCA) proactive initiatives aimed at ensuring customers’ happiness and satisfaction; ‘Shorkum’ initiative, launched at Dubai International Boat Show 2017, marked a great success in terms of meeting the emerging demands of the customers. The initiative provided smart, innovative and interactive communication channels with customers enabling them to share their ...
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First edition of ‘MBRSC science event’ on October 21
Dubai / Emirates Business Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has launched the first edition of Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Science Event (MBRSC Science Event), that will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on October 21, at Etihad Museum under ...
Read More »Etisalat introduces first IPX Exchange platform
Dubai / Emirates Business Etisalat on Sunday announced the official launch of the first IPX Exchange platform in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to support IPX traffic exchange; an integral part of Smart Hub services. The official launch of the first IPX Exchange platform will be made in the presence of senior Etisalat executives at the 13th Telecoms ...
Read More »VP launches world’s largest solar plant
Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the largest single-site Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the world, which will be built at a total cost of AED14.2 billion. The CSP project, which represents the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al ...
Read More »UAE leads Arab nations in FDI
Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been ranked the most attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), among the Arab countries in 2016, accounting for 29 percent, or US$9 billion, of the total inflow investment, according to a study issued by the Ministry of Economy. “The UAE also topped the Arab countries in terms of new ...
Read More »Tawazun hosts 7th defence contractors meet in London
Abu Dhabi / WAM Tawazun Economic Council has hosted its 7th annual Defence Contractors Council, DCC, meeting in London, featuring successful partnerships and potential opportunities and projects. The meeting was attended by representatives from international defence companies, key industry players and other Tawazun partners. Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, CEO of Tawazun Economic Council, said, “The Defense Contractors Council is ...
Read More »DLD inks deal with Mashreq for real estate promotion
Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that it signed an agreement with Mashreq Bank concerning banking solutions for the transaction services of the ‘Tarweej’ real estate promotion initiative. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO of Mashreq Bank. Commenting on the ...
Read More »Hamdan approves AED1.3bn contract
Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, has approved the awarding of an AED1.3-billion contract for rain and groundwater drainage system for districts around the Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo Dubai 2020 and near urban centres. The project will cover a total ...
Read More »RTA installs ‘smart signs’ within school zones
Dubai / WAM In the first week of the current school year, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has installed ‘smart signs’ to interact with motorists whilst driving in school zones. The smart signs are capable of detecting and displaying driving speeds, and sending direct friendly messages to the motorists through expressive emoticons. According to a statement released by RTA, ...
Read More »NMC, EPA develop new strategies to support UAE’s publishing industry
Sharjah / WAM The National Media Council (NMC), and the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), held a meeting to discuss the future of the UAE and global publishing industry. Hosted in Multaqa Al Qasba, Sharjah, the discussion explored the means for future collaboration between the two bodies that would help the publishing sectors in the UAE and abroad to develop their ...
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