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DUBAI / WAM Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, and Chairman of Zayed Housing Programme (ZHP), has signed two contracts for building and maintaining two residential complexes in the Emirates of Umm Al Qaiwain and Ras Al Khaimah at a total cost of AED622.65 million. The first AED298.65 million contract, signed with the National Gulf ...

Dubai / WAM The International Centre of Islamic Economy headquartered at the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority ( DAFZA ) officially launched the digital portal of the ‘Oasis of Innovation in Islamic Economy’ concurrently with the groundbreaking of the first global oasis dedicated to incubating creative ideas and entrepreneurial projects in support of the international Islamic economy. Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Saleh ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Thursday hosted a seminar entitled Management of Letter of Credit Operations – the Exporters and Importers Perspective, aimed to bring a new dimension to trade finance by providing a comprehensive overview of obligations and challenges faced by the parties using documentary letters of credit. Conducted by Vincent O’Brien, ...

BERBERA / WAM The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation began on Thursday the distribution of new emergency relief aid to the Somali families in Berbera, a city in the northwestern Berbera District of Somaliland. The move follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown ...

Emirates Business Etihad Airways’ equity investment model has created a new force in global air travel, which protects and promotes competition, said the airline’s President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, in a speech in Melbourne on Thursday. Speaking at the City Business Luncheon at Melbourne City FC, Hogan outlined the challenges faced by airlines trying to bring new competition ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, (DEWA), has developed its use of drone technology as part of its Sirb (Arabic for fleet) initiative, which contains a fleet of high-end drones used to support Dubai’s infrastructure and contribute to providing efficient and easy-to-use services. The initiative supports national efforts to use modern technologies to serve humanity. DEWA has improved ...

Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Joining the league of UAE’s commitment towards promoting sustainable products is an internationally renowned school uniform brand that brings innovative technology to develop sustainable fabric for uniforms. In wake of the global climate concerns, encouraging eco-friendly products are a must. However, experts suggest they should be continuously improved regarding social and environmental variation and requirements. ...

Emirates Business Bringing sci-fi to reality, the launch of the Smart Home Experience Zone at Shopper Smart Living invites visitors to experience the simplicity, comfort and convenience of a connected home firsthand – being able to control the latest smart home appliances with just an internet connection and a mobile device. Designed to look like a high-tech dream home, the ...

Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Selected from over 40 developers, UAE-based El Techie, a team of five young app developers aged between 15 to 17 years, grabbed the grand-prize at the 2nd Live Hackathon series held at the inaugural Future Technology Week. As part of the prize, the team will receive a three-month internship at Pacific Controls Middle East and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Follow up Committee of the Initiatives of UAE President approved a number of infrastructural and environmental projects in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the follow-up of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of ...