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DIBBA / WAM Dr. Thani Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met with some of the UAE’s crusher and quarry operators at the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority in Dibba, Fujairah. The meeting is part of Dr. Al Zeyoudi’s plans to conduct a series of visits to various parts of the country, aimed towards highlighting the Ministry’s commitment ...

Sharjah / WAM The most effective ways of enhancing business between Sharjah and Portugal were high on the agenda at a key meeting organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with AICEP Portugal Global Trade and Investment Agency. More than 50 business stakeholders attended the premium roundtable event, which was held at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business Thousands of children and families flocked to Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Montazah and Heart of Sharjah, during the weekend, to enjoy a plenty of exciting activities and entertainment shows held as part of the 10th edition of the Sharjah Food Festival at the emirate’s four premier tourist destinations. Organised by the Sharjah Investment and ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Visa, a global payments technology company, and Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company on Saturday signed a multi-year partnership agreement. As part of the partnership, Visa cardholders across the Middle East and North Africa will have access to a series of value-added cardholder benefits at Jumeirah properties which will be rolled out throughout the course ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC has been confirmed as the official logistics partner for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC) international cross country rally for the second year running. The repeat partnership will see GAC support rally participants with a portfolio of through logistics services from their port of origin to the UAE ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, will undergo significant expansion over the next five years driven by its emergence as a hub for R&D and the commercialisation of clean technologies. “Around 35 percent of the planned built-up area will be completed over the next five years — up from ...

Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business The United Arab Emirates is one of the largest consumers of international and domestic brands across the region. The country is also considered a safe haven within the Middle East, with well-developed infrastructure and a tax-free environment. Gauging the immense scope in the industry, Saudi Arabia’s leading packaging company Goody is all set to collaborate ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Tadweer, the Center of Waste Management, Abu Dhabi, implemented a social awareness initiative for citizens who were granted new residential units as per the President’s recent decree. Tadweer representatives were present at the Abu Dhabi Municipality during the handing over of keys to the new owners in order to educate them on maintaining proper cleanliness, public ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Cisco announced that Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai South joint venture company, has deployed the Cisco Digital Ceiling framework to create a smart, highly secure and connected indoor space at its new headquarters in Dubai South. The implementation brings together Cisco’s secure IT network with an advanced LED connected lighting system from Philips Lighting to enable ...

Dubai / Emirates Business As part of its efforts to support creative and commercially-minded youth and to help them turn their business ideas into reality, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiative, Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development programme, launched three commercial projects. These include ‘Video Tube’, offering services in marketing and digital media; Redjani‘E-Shop’ for trading online; and ‘Etihad OS’, ...