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  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the opening of registration for World Summit Awards 2016’s ‘The World’s Best Interactive Contents’ competition, organized by the International Center for New Media based in Salzburg, Austria. The TRA has called on government entities, organizations and individuals to register for the competition at its website on or before ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Customs scored best in customer happiness in 2016, as 94.9% of customers who took on the ‘Happiness Meter’ survey said they were happy with its services. The Happiness Meter initiative was launched by Smart Dubai Office, in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister ...

  Dubai / WAM The UAE has established a role in international efforts to combat humanitarian challenges, as well as having a strong presence in emergency and long-term humanitarian aid all around the world. In June 2014, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the UAE Water ...

  Kuala Lumpur / WAM The Khalifa Foundation (KF) is implementing a Ramadan food assistance programme for the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia under the supervision of the UAE Embassy in the southeast Asian country. A foundation source said an iftar banquet was hosted for 500 Rohingya refugees in the presence of a number of representatives of Rohingya humanitarian organisations and Malaysian non-governmental ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Souqalmal.com announced the launch of its online end-to-end car insurance comparison platform across the UAE, coinciding with Ramadan when both car and car insurance sales are at their peak. This marks a key milestone in Souqalmal’s history, with the site offering consumers the largest choice of insurance providers in the country. This latest addition to ...

  Alkesh Sharma Emirates Business Airlines worldwide are spending more on technological advances to offer more personalised options for travellers. Right from booking the most comfortable seat to tracking luggage, printing boarding pass and getting regular updates on flight schedules, passengers are now able to control an array of things through their smart devices. According to The Airline IT Trends ...

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Located in one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, hotels in the UAE are adding that extra ethnic edge to their offers in order to connect well with their customers —international tourists as well as expatriates. According to reports, UAE hotels host customers from over 108 countries across the world annually. ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has officially launched its new smartphone app for UAE customers. The app will ultimately be available for Aramex customers across all markets the company operates in. Customers in the UAE can now use the new app to easily track and manage their shipments. The ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has made eight new additions to the list of business activities licensed in the emirate, bringing the total number of activities to 2,133 from 2,125. The decision follows feedback on local market needs and the demand-supply situation gathered periodically from various industry sectors as part of facilitating ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Courts has added a new achievement to its portfolio with the launching of its ‘Quick Transition Service,’ a special facility that provides Armed Forces personnel with instant access to legal and judicial services. Available at the Dubai Courts’ headquarters and at Al Barsha Mall branch, the service is in recognition of and gratitude ...