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  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is showing its support for ‘autism awareness month’. Highlighting the need for increased awareness and understanding for autism, Etihad Airways joined thousands of businesses, buildings and iconic landmarks in ‘Light It Up Blue’ – a global initiative on World Autism Awareness Day – ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, received a number of senior government figures and heads of regional and international organisations from Asian, European and African countries participating in the 7th Annual Investment Forum (AIM 2017) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The meetings focused on enhancing economic and trade cooperation and reviewing major investment ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Smart Dubai Office (SDO), the government entity charged with leading Dubai’s transformation to a smart city, has signed a cooperative agreement with Smartmedical, a company pioneering ‘Vocal Emotions’ technology. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) includes research on the concept and design of ‘Vocal Emotions’ technology. ‘Vocal Emotions’ technology measures the types of emotions people are experiencing ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A delegation from Abu Dhabi Ports visited Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity), a permanent memorial site dedicated to commemorate the memory of UAE martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the country and protect its sovereignty. The delegation, headed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, inspected the Memorial Monument, ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company (ADNH) pledged AED3 million in support for Sandooq Al Watan’s activities, in a meeting held at ADNH’s Abu Dhabi headquarters. Working, first and foremost, to implement a holistic and sustainable development plan in the Emirates, Sandooq Al Watan reflects the UAE private sector’s commitment to social responsibility, and highlights ...

  Dubai /Emirates Business The 11th edition of The World Retail Congress began at Madinat Jumeriah for the second time on Tuesday, under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The three-day World Retail Congress brought together global retail leaders, providing them with an ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) partnered with Careem, the region’s leading ride-hailing app, leveraging technology to provide efficient ground transportation services that would offer a seamless visitation to the DWTC’s Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the leading venue for the MICE sector in the region. Through the partnership, Careem will optimise their presence at ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM UAE stock markets rose on Monday, led by a higher real estate sector, amidst high sentiments among companies and individuals alike. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) rose for the second straight session supported by a hike in a number of real estate shares and Etisalat’s share which rose to AED17.95, thus edging towards the ...

  SHARJAH / WAM The aviation and tourism industry in the Middle East is set to be a driving force for the region’s economy, according to the 6th Arab Aviation Summit’s white paper report released on Monday. The region is expected to deliver a 5 percent growth, and connect an extra 258 million passengers to and from its airports by ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the FDI office operating under the Government of Sharjah, has announced the emirate’s total foreign direct investment is expected to exceed a record AED 1 billion by the end of the year – an anticipated growth of 15 percent on 2016. The figures are a massive testament to Sharjah’s focus ...