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Innovation key component of RTA’s projects and initiatives

  Dubai / WAM The wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has redefined the concept of innovation, Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has said. It ...

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NMC launches activities with training workshops

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The National Media Council (NMC) launched its first activities during Innovation Week, which include a series of training workshops dealing with happiness in innovation, career harmony and media innovation, with the aim to establish a culture of innovation in the institutional and media work environment. These activities aim to bring happiness to the staff so that ...

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ATDD to share its insights on innovation

  Ajman / WAM Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) announced its participation in the UAE Innovation Week 2016, as a supporting sponsor of the Tourism Innovation and Transformation Forum, held in Dubai under the patronage of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy. The participation is in line with the vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, ...

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Ministry of Culture focuses on cultural heritage

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Focusing on knowledge content, Arabic language and national identity, the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development has highlighted a number of initiatives during UAE Innovation Week. These initiatives were presented across three major pavilions in Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. They include a smart library initiative providing cultural services to employees working in all ...

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DEWA showcases future innovations

  Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), opened DEWA Innovation Week 2016. The opening ceremony was attended by DEWA’s Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and senior officials. Al Tayer toured the Innovation Week activities including the Innovation Hub, the Future Dome, and the Innovation Exhibition. The Innovation Hub features four ...

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Khalifa University to highlight its cutting edge research

  Abu Dhabi / WAM As part of the UAE Innovation Week programme, Khalifa University has invited the public to view the cutting edge research the university is engaged in. A part of the week’s activities, open houses at two of the university’s eleven research centres was held on Sunday. The public is also invited to visit the Visual Signal Analysis ...

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Dubai SME to promote women empowerment, entrepreneurship

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, will extend its support to the 3rd edition of the Arab Women in Leadership and Business Summit, which will be held in Dubai from November 21-22, as official partners of the ...

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Emirati women play key role in nuclear industry, says Sheikha Fatima

  ABU DHABI / WAM Emirati women are playing an increasingly important role in the UAE’s nuclear industry holding critical positions at different levels, said HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, in a statement ahead of the 24th Women ...

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MECTW excellence award winners to visit Germany

  Dubai / Emirates Business Four winners of the Middle East Cleaning Technology (MECTW) ‘Excellence Awards’ for housekeeping category will be taking a trip to Karcher’s manufacturing factory in Germany. This was announced on the sidelines of Excellence Awards ceremony that identified the ‘achievers’ in the housekeeping, facility management and laundry sector. This year’s awards witnessed an overwhelming participation with ...

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DED, MCI Middle East to strengthen biz community engagement

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MCI Middle East, a global consulting company, to work together on developing strategies for more dynamic relations with the private sector and supporting the Business Community Engagement initiative, launched by DED earlier this year. The agreement is part of the efforts ...

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