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  Dubai / WAM The Air Quality Monitoring Stations Network of the Dubai Municipality received the prestigious European Standard Compliance certificate, making it the first government entity at the national and the regional level to get this high-level certificate. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality explained that the certificate of compliance covered the overall management of the monitoring network with ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is leading a delegation of Sharjah-based tourism and hospitality organisations to the 23rd edition of the SATTE travel trade show, taking place in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, from February 15-17. This marks the Authority’s first participation in the SATTE exhibition. SATTE is South Asia’s largest travel ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Gulf Craft is preparing to make a lasting impression at the upcoming Dubai International Boat Show, as the shipyard plans to commemorate 35 years of yacht and boat building excellence with the largest showcase it has ever presented at the region’s premier marine luxury, leisure, and lifestyle event. The industry trailblazer will be featuring an ...

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Residents of the UAE can now enroll for biometrics and submit their applications for visas to Denmark at the Visa Application Centres launched by the Royal Danish Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai. The UAE is the fourth country in the Middle East and 33rdcountry globally, where dedicated ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Modern Poultry Co., also known as Al Rawdah, posted 8-10% growth through 2016 despite economic headwinds. The firm continued expanding its mandate of delivering food security for the UAE through local production, exceptional rearing standards, and state of the art machinery. The year saw Al Rawdah kicked off an AED 20million expansion of its ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Hundreds of UAE Nationals have been flocking to the Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development’s (DSCD)’s stand at the National Career Exhibition 2017 to register their interest for employment with the government body. Taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah and concluding on Friday, the exhibition has seen the participation of more than 70 government ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) launched an e-payment service in partnership with the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA). Now the Emirates ID card can be used to make payments for service fees for all Sharjah government departments, it was announced. The strategic agreement with Emirates ID indicates that the Department’s system is now linked to all ...

  DUBAI / WAM The 1st cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, MRM, Business Innovation Award, launched by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, has resulted in the adoption of new innovative strategies among businesses in the UAE and the wider GCC region. Preparations are currently underway to host an awards ...

  DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai welcomed Wednesday’s listing of US$1 billion Sukuk by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), on the region’s international exchange. This brings the total value of DIB’s Sukuk current listings on Nasdaq Dubai to US$4.25 billion, more than any other UAE issuer. DIB’s earlier Sukuk listings include a $1 billion listing in 2013, two listings of $750 ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Majlis of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, hosted on Wednesday a lecture by Kent Walker, Executive Vice President of Legal, Policy, Trust and Safety and Google.org at Google. The lecture, held at Al Bateen Palace in Abu Dhabi, ...