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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science this week hosted a series of meetings with leading Finnish researchers working on climatology and meteorology, measurements and modelling. Reflecting its growing international status as a rain enhancement leader, the programme held meetings in Helsinki with experts and leading scientific institutions earlier this month. The programme team’s visit ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the submission of the official bid proposal to the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), to host the 71st International Astronautical Congress in 2020 in Dubai. IAF will announce the IAC’s 2020 hosting city on the last day of the coming edition that will take place in Adelaide, Australia between September ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the employment of a number of robots to provide several services to customers and visitors, reflecting the TRA’s keenness to upgrade service delivery mechanisms and towards government process automation. The concept is based on utilising smart solutions and reducing human intervention in the completion of transactions in faster and more ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Financial Market and Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, Hawkamah, are currently holding the first board secretary accreditation workshop designed for DFM listed companies. Board secretaries play a vital role in good corporate governance and this practical course is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills to enhance their effectiveness and provide them with up-to-date ...

Dubai / WAM Emirates Glass, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, has announced significant growth in profitability in the first half of 2017, with mega projects worth AED100 million awarded to the company across the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Emirates Glass announced that it is executing more than AED50 million worth of contracts in GCC countries and has also ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Nuance Communications, Inc. said latest artificial intelligence (AI) framework could serve as a game changer for the UAE and GCC telecom industry. The Middle East region is now witnessing an accelerating technology migration to higher speed networks and smartphones, facilitated by operator investments to extend network coverage. Telecom operators need to transform their revenue opportunity thro-ugh ...

Dubai / Emirates Business DAMAC Properties announced a collaboration with the Roberto Cavalli Group to launch the world’s first villas to feature interiors with the “Just Cavalli” signature-style. Located in one of Dubai’s most prestigious golf communities, the luxury villas perfectly embody the designer’s bold and iconic styling and ethos, with exotic and innovative interiors complemented by daring exteriors. Hussain ...

AJMAN / WAM The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is organising the Ajman Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit 2017, this November. Through the event, the Chamber will address the opportunities available for all companies to adopt the CSR concept as a key element in their development strategy. The ACCI held a co-ordinative meeting to discuss the mechanisms of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s female diplomats in foreign missions have commended HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, as a source of loyalty, dedication and devotion in the service and glory of the nation. In messages of ...

Ras Al Khiamah / Emirates Business In celebration of 3rd Emirati Women’s Day, RAK Hospital is organizing an exclusive fun-filled fitness event marking the important occasion. The empowering event aims to provide the necessary education and guidance on important health issues. Celebrating the spirit of Emirati women, the event will provide them hands-on tools to manage their health and fitness ...