Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The UAE capital is set to welcome thousands of oil and gas professionals, industry leaders, and decision makers as the world’s most influential oil and gas event, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), begins its 20th edition on Monday. Held under the theme ‘Forging Ties, Driving Growth’, ADIPEC’s 20th edition will be ...
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Etihad Airways showcases innovation to royalty
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etihad Airways on Sunday welcomed a Royal delegation to its aircraft display on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2017. The UAE’s national airline is displaying three aircraft at this year’s edition of the bi-annual event – an Airbus A380, an Airbus A320 “flying testbed†and an Embraer Phenom 100E from the Etihad Flight College ...
Read More »Cisco launches innovation center in Dubai
Dubai / Emirates Business Cisco launched a state-of-the-art Innovation and Experience Center (IXC) at its Middle East regional hub in Dubai. The center will serve as a hub for open innovation and showcase what is possible with digital transformation in sectors that range from retail and hospitality to healthcare, education, and financial services. The IXC is a first of its ...
Read More »MOCCAE inks MoUs to combat illegal trade in endangered species
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), signed MoUs with Dubai Police, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), and Dubai Municipality (DM), on stepping up coordination in combating illegal trade in endangered species in the UAE. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai ...
Read More »Jafza records 7 percent growth in energy companies in 2016
DUBAI / WAM Jafza, one of the world’s largest free zones, and a subsidiary of global trade enabler DP World has seen 7 percent growth in the number of oil and gas companies during 2016. DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said “Jafza’s prime location as a gateway to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia ...
Read More »DEWA employs 5 robots as staff
Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the recruitment of five robots as staff, as part of its continuous quest to envision and make the future through the development of mechanisms that enrich the experience of customers and contribute to the provision of seven-star quality services at its Customer Happiness Centres. This is a pioneering government initiative ...
Read More »SIAL Middle East to host over 22,000 food industry experts
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, the eighth edition of SIAL Middle East will host more than 22,000 industry professionals and 900 exhibitors this year. Running from December 12-14 at the Abu ...
Read More »UAE embraces new technologies to revolutionise public services
Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils (AMGFC) organised in partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) – Davos. During a meeting with the Founder and Executive Chairman ...
Read More »Mohamed, Colombian president discuss ties
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 Saturday met Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia, who is currently on a visit to the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed the Colombian President and his delegation ...
Read More »Mohammed ammends law to protect real estate investors, developers in Dubai
Dubai / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued Law No. (19) of 2017 partially amending Law No. (13) of 2008 on Interim Property Registration in Dubai. The amendments aim to protect real estate investors and developers. The new Law amends Article (11) ...
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