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AMAN Insurance posts AED41.2mn net profit in 2015

  DUBAI / WAM The General Assembly of Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (AMAN Insurance) held its annual general meeting (AGM) at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The AGM reviewed the board’s report on the company’s activities and its financial position during the past financial year. The AGM was headed by HE Mohammed bin Omair bin Yousef Al ...

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World’s largest stand-alone Audi service center opens in Dubai

  Dubai / Emirates Business The world’s largest stand-alone Audi service center has been inaugurated in a VIP ceremony to commemorate the launch of a new standard bearer in car servicing and customer care. Al Nabooda Automobiles, the sole distributor of Audi in Dubai and the Northern Emirates hosted a VIP collection of government officials, dignitaries and loyal customers at ...

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DEWA chief highlights role of energy projects

  Dubai / Emirates Business HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received HE Milos Perisic, the Serbian ambassador to the UAE, at his office. Ahmed Abdullah, Senior Manager of External Communication at DEWA, also attended the meeting. This supports DEWA’s efforts to enhance cooperation within diplomatic and council missions. Al Tayer ...

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DLD showcases state-of-the-art BCS at GISWORX

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) is participating for the second time at GISWORX 16, the largest and the most significant GIS (geographic information systems) user gathering in the region. Taking place at the Al Bustan Rotana Dubai from April 19-21, GISWORX 16 comprises of a host of conferences, workshops and networking opportunities. DLD’s participation at the ...

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du wins Best Satellite Services Innovation of the Year award

  DUBAI / WAM du has been awarded the Best Satellite Services Innovation of the Year award at the 12th annual Digital Studio Awards held recently at Conrad Dubai. Last year, the UAE telecommunications company integrated its broadcast and telecom assets to create a world-class media platform and support the growth of the industry throughout the Middle East. du’s media ...

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Masdar puts sustainability research in spotlight

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy, and sustainable technologies, inspired youth and visitors with innovation highlights and an exciting quiz competition during its participation at Think Science 2016. Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign ...

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Middle East Retail Banking Forum and Expo discusses fast emerging trends

  Ritika Sharma / Sunaina Rana EMIRATES BUSINESS The 11th annual edition of two-day ‘Middle East Retail Banking Forum and Expo’ kicked off on a high note in Dubai on Monday. Over 200 delegates from across the region are attending this high-profile event to hear what more than 30 experts in the field have to say about latest trends ushering ...

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High time to refresh retail banking strategies, say experts

  Emirates Business As technology is fast changing the face of all industries, banking — and in particular retail banking — is one sector that is showing marked inclination towards the new-age marvels to spruce up its functioning. Middle East region is witnessing banks investing huge capital towards digitising their operations and in capacity building in order to harness the ...

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Exhibitors positive about retail banking sector in UAE

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Onmi-channel banking services and smart-watch banking hogged much of the limelight at the exhibitions section during the first day of Retail Banking Forum and Expo. Apart from regional biggies active in the field of banking technology, foreign exhibitors showcased their products and services at the event, expecting to end up with business deals and making ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed receives calls from Afghan, Indonesian president

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday received a telephone call from President Joko Widodo of Indonesia and President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan. During the course of the call, Sheikh Mohamed and President Joko Widodo discussed ways ...

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