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ABU DHABI / WAM AlBayt Mitwahid, an initiative established by the staff of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court has joined hands with Sandooq Al Watan, a nationwide initiative by leading Emirati entrepreneurs to support sustainable advancement and prepare for the post-oil era, and Al Khayarat Foundation, to launch the ‘Jousoor’ initiative aimed at developing the skills of Emirati students ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awar-ded a AED 46 million contract for the first phase of the construction of its new headquarters, called Al-Sheraa, to Dutco Balfour Beatty, who offered the lowest bid and competed with 10 leading international companies. The contract for Phase 1 includes shoring, dewatering, excavation, piling, fencing and associated works. Al-Sheraa ...

AJMAN / WAM The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) signed an agreement with the Smart Solution Marketing, for the sixth edition of Ajman Education and Training Exhibition (AETEX) that will be held in 2018. The move is in line with the chamber’s keenness to support the educational sector and foster its sustainability and growth in Ajman and the ...

DUBAI / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the launch of ‘TRA Innovation Camp’ in its third edition, starting from tomorrow, until August 10. The camp aims to orient the younger generation towards future technological horizons, support exploration, innovation, future shaping and develop self-technical skills of the youth, in line with the country’s approach in the Information Communication ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a web application to help customers easily decide on the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops to generate electricity from solar power. Introduced under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative, the application, dubbed ‘Shams Dubai Calculator’, will provide detailed comparisons and additional information to help consumers conveniently and smoothly ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) declared its technical and logistical readiness to provide general clearing service, in a move to improve performance of financial markets in the UAE and promote them among global markets over the coming period. The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) had granted Emirates NBD, the license for the service after modifications on ...

Dubai / Emirates Business A UAE delegation headed by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), is taking part in the FAO Conference 40th Session, attended by His Excellency Saqer Nasser Al Raisi, UAE Ambassador to Italy and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations’ Agencies in Rome. The 40th Session of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Safety of tyres and passenger vehicles was the crux of a workshop organised recently by the Ministry of Economy (MoE) as part of ongoing collaboration among all state departments concerned at the local and federal levels to ensure consumer safety and protection against all forms of commercial fraud.. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Emirates ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) issued 11 warnings against the use of fake pharmaceutical products marketed as food supplements and sexual enhancement products for men. The products contain undeclared ingredients and pose a high risk to patients with heart disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and those taking drugs containing nitrate. Dr Amin Hussein Al Amiri, ...

Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Unikai Foods PJSC, one of the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) conglomerates in the Middle East and North Africa region, signed an agreement on with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to establish its largest storage and distribution facility in the northern emirates. The signing ceremony was held in RAKEZ’s headquarters with Neeraj ...