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  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Cargo recently hosted an Italian Business mission in Abu Dhabi, offering the key industry players an opportunity to learn more about the United Arab Emirates and the Etihad Aviation Group, while promoting partnership and business opportunities. The event was co-hosted by Etihad Global Cargo Management Company (Etihad GCMC) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, on Monday opened the Global South-South Development Expo 2016, at the Sheikh Rashid Hall of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed was accompanied by HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed ...

  Dubai /Emirates Business A government delegation from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Service in Saudi Arabia recently visited the office of Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), the Smart Dubai Office’s technical arm that supervises Dubai’s smart transformation efforts. The visiting delegates aimed to learn more about SDG’s best practices, particularly in the ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM twofour54, Abu Dhabi’s media free-zone, is looking to attract more productions, businesses and rewarding partnerships in the media sector in recognition of the sector’s value in boosting the national economy and tourism, according to a top official. “Based on our experience in hosting international productions in the capital, we have witnessed its economic impact on tourism ...

  DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) kicks off Public Transport Day for its 7th Edition on November 1 with a variety of events for all spectrums of the community. The idea of the day revolves around encouraging commuters to use more public transport, spanning the metro, tram, public buses, and marine transit like waterbuses and water taxis. Abdullah ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM In an unprecedented, civilised and legislative gesture for the region, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the first-ever National Law of Reading, that sets legislative frameworks, executive programmes and specific government responsibilities to establish the value of reading in the UAE. The law aims to support human resources development and contribute to ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has joined national, regional and international players at Seatrade Maritime Middle East 2016, the leading maritime event being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The event is running from October 31 to November 2 at the Dubai ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) will distribute various books highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation, especially its Sharjah Cat and Dog Shelter, SCDS, organisation, at the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair from November 2-12 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The SCDS, a non-profit organisation, provides protection, comfort and safety for abandoned and stray animals ...

  Sharjah / WAM The personal jacket of HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of HH the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, has fetched 100,000 Pounds Sterling (AED 440,000), at an auction. The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) bought the ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which conserves and promotes the emirate’s heritage, culture and traditions and is developing a leading cultural landscape to support its evolution into a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction, launched a new worldwide promotional campaign aimed at encouraging travellers to experience Abu Dhabi’s ‘extraordinary stories.’ The ...