Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a ceremony to honour its partners and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the Green Charger initiative. DEWA launched the Green Charger to support the Smart Dubai initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler ...
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Tadweer launches drive to limit random waste dumping
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Tadweer – the Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with Al Ain Municipality launched “Al Ain – random waste dumping free†campaign with the objective to limit random waste dumping. Eng. Nayel Rashed Al Shamsi, Al Ain Branch Manager at Tadweer, said that this campaign was organized in line with Tadweer’s ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi to light up New Year with eclectic activities
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi is ready to light up at the turn of the year with leisure attractions, hotels and shopping destinations across the emirate geared to create unforgettable experiences throughout the duration of the festive season. From incredible hotel and dining offers, music concerts to entertaining festivals, cultural events and themed activations, Abu Dhabi invites ...
Read More »High-level Saudi SME team visits Dubai Future Accelerators
Dubai / Emirates Business A high-profile delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), visited the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) program’s headquarters in in Jumeirah Emirates Towers Offices. The Authority was recently established to support and develop small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia, and increase their contribution to the economic development of the Kingdom. ...
Read More »Borouge wins gold at SKEA excellence award
Abu Dhabi /Â WAM Abu Dhabi Polymers Company, Borouge, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Austria-based Borealis, has won the highly-acclaimed Gold category during the 15th cycle of the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, SKEA, in recognition of its outstanding performance and commitment to excellence throughout its operations. In a ceremony held under the patronage of ...
Read More »Dubai Customs gears up for ‘Carpet & Art Oasis’ launch
Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Customs is gearing up to launch its 22nd edition of Carpet & Art Oasis under the theme ‘A Fabric of Innovation’ at Sheikh Saeed Halls 2 & 3 in Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), from December 29-January 15, 2017. A unique annual event, which now draws in thousands of tourists and visitors from around ...
Read More »SDG sponsors UAE traveller’s journey to enter Guinness Records
Dubai / Emirates Business Under the sponsorship of Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), Jalal Bin Thaneya, a UAE traveller, has set out to create a new record for the Guinness World Records in support of children with disabilities. The move is a part of SDG’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) in line with its commitment towards the welfare of the ...
Read More »Foreigners buy shares worth AED2.97bn on ADX
ABU DHABI / WAM The value of shares bought by foreign investors registered at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in November 2016, amounted to AED2.97 billion, constituting 48.3 per cent of the total trading value. Meanwhile, foreign investors sell value during the same period reached AED2.9 billion, constituting 48.5 per cent of total turnover. As a result, net foreign ...
Read More »ADFD, Tanzania discuss vision to achieve sustainable growth
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) received a visiting ministerial delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania at its headquarters. At the meeting, Adel Al Hosani, Director of ADFD’s Operations Department, discussed the fund’s current and upcoming socio-economic deve- lopment ventures in Tanzania with Makame Mbarawa, Tanzanian Minister of Works, Transport and Communication. Both parties ...
Read More »World’s largest purpose-built VIP terminal opens at Dubai South
DUBAI / WAM In another remarkable first for Dubai South and the country, the VIP Terminal at Dubai South, the largest purpose-built facility of its kind in the world, has been inaugurated. The terminal is poised to be a game-changer in the business aviation sector, offering VIP customers a seamless travel experience, coupled with time and cost efficiencies within ...
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