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  ABU DHABI / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued the Human Resources Law which regulates all matters concerning human resources from the appointment of the employee until the end of his service. The law will be enforced on civil servants in government entities of the ...

  DUBAI / WAM Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai SME to strengthen emirate’s position in the entrepreneurship and waqf (religious endowment) sectors in a way that reflects positively on the economy and society at large. The MoU was signed by Tayeb Al-Rais, Secretary-General of AMAF and Abdul Baset Al Janahi, ...

  DUBAI / WAM A UAE company is set to design and build the first building in the UAE to be fully printed onsite, as well as to build the first 3D-printed laboratory building in the world. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded Convrgnt Value Engineering (LLC) the tender — announced last May — for the ground-breaking work. ...

  Sharjah / WAM Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) leads not only to wealth in economic terms, but also builds a nation’s culture, art and literature, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has said. Sheikh Sultan made the remark during his opening address at the second edition of the Sharjah Foreign Direct ...

  Dubai / WAM The Convention Centre of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai will be the focal point for the region’s premier franchise exhibition on October, 25-26. The event brings together local and international brands with products and services from over 90 companies alongside workshops and networking opportunities with special stands designed for ‘Meet the Buyer’ meetings. The Middle East ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) announced on Wednesday the signing of a container terminal concession agreement with Cosco Shipping Ports Limited – Abu Dhabi (CSPL SPV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cosco Shipping Ports Limited. Cosco Shipping Ports Limited is one of the leading container terminal operators in the world and a subsidiary of China Cosco Shipping Corporation ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Al Masaood Automobiles the exclusive distributor of Renault in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, unveiled the all-new Talisman sedan, which offers a unique driving experience and travelling comfort, at an exclusive VIP event by handing over its first Talisamn to Brigadier Ali Saeed Saleh Al Noaimi in Abu Dhabi. “The Talisman delivers an immersive ...

  Dubai / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commended the critical role of the State Security Apparatus in enhancing security and safety of the community and preserving its gains. A safe and secure environment is one of the key pillars of development, Sheikh Mohammed stressed on Wednesday, while ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Innovation Unit at Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) commenced the Double Up 3M business accelerator program custom-designed to identify and remove barriers faced by the Freezone’s clients. The goal of the initiative is to create a tailor-made acceleration plan for each ‘M’ – Mission, Market and Money – of the participating enterprises as well ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed 2.3 million passengers in August 2016, marking an increase of 2.3 percent compared to the same period last year. Since the beginning of the year, passenger traffic has grown 6.2 percent from the same period last year, with 16,422,763 passengers between January 1 and August 31, according to Abu Dhabi ...