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Digital transformation can boost UAE GDP by AED51.4bn in 3 years

  Dubai / Emirates Business Today we live in a world where we can complete our most routine, yet often time consuming tasks, be it doing the laundry, booking transportation, scheduling a delivery, or merely ordering food, with the touch of a button. And in a market where there is a distinct appreciation for convenience, this is proving to be ...

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Etihad ESCO submits tender for region’s largest rooftop solar PV project

  Dubai /Emirates Business Etihad ESCO, the leading energy management services provider established by DEWA, has submitted a tender for the largest rooftop solar PV project in the region. Etihad ESCO will design and install the most comprehensive energy efficiency solutions and rooftop solar PV panels for a total of 640 villas in Hatta. The housing projects are developed under ...

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Tasneef boosts UAE’s position as global maritime hub

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The ‘UAE Summit of Marine and Maritime Leaders’ and the ‘Abu Dhabi Maritime Youth Summit for Empowering Emirati Youth Leaders in Maritime Domain’ have successfully concluded in Abu Dhabi. They were held under the patronage of HE Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, and Chairman of the Federal Transport ...

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Al Fajer EMS signs partnership pact with Fink Engineering

  Dubai / Emirates Business Al Fajer Emergency Medical Services, the UAE’s first non-hospital training centre for medical professionals accredited by the American Heart Association, signed a MoU with Australia-based Fink Engineering, the global leader in Hyperbaric chambers. This key partnership has been announced at the first participation of Al Fajer EMS at the Arab Health Congress 2017, reputed for ...

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Abu Dhabi to host Global Space Congress

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The UAE Space Agency will exhibit a range of cutting edge innovations and state of the art technology at the Global Space Congress – the region’s premier space event, which runs at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi on January 31 and February 1. The stand will include a 3D printing station which ...

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Hatta sees 17.2% increase in new businesses in five years

  Dubai / Emirates Business Hatta witnessed a 17.2% increase in the number of businesses during the 2012-2016 period and by the end of 2016 a total of 944 businesses were operating in the city, according to a report compiled by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai. Trading companies accounted for 76.8% – or 725 – of the ...

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MoF, IMF to organise FinTech seminar to boost innovation

  Dubai / Emirates Business As part of its commitment to support innovation within government financial work, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will organise, in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a seminar on finance technology services (FinTech). This seminar will coincide with the second day of the 5th World Government Summit 2017 held from 12-14 February 2017 in ...

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UAE, Burundi ink pact to pursue cooperation in sustainable devp

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC), met with Nyabenda Pascal, President of the National Assembly of Burundi (NAB), and his accompanying delegation on Saturday. Dr Al Qubaisi discussed with the NAB President ways to enhance bilateral co-operation between the two countries, issues of mutual interest and means to strengthen parliamentary relations ...

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Personal Status and Inheritance Court for non Muslims in Abu Dhabi established

  Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, has issued a resolution setting up a Personal Status and Inheritance Court for non Muslims in Abu Dhabi. The move is in line with the strategic goals of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department to enhance ...

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DWE delegation visits Etihad Museum

  Dubai / WAM A delegation of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) recently visited Etihad Museum, following its official inauguration. During the visit, DWE representatives toured the museum through experience led-exhibitions which chronicle the events and the historical journey that led to the formation of the Union of the Emirates through photos, films, documentaries and collectibles. Shamsa Saleh, CEO of DWE ...

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