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  Dubai / WAM The Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) recently organised a forum for the machinery and equipment sector, entitled, ‘Energy Engineering Technologies’, which was attended by companies operating in the niche field of energy engineering. The machinery and equipment sector, which occupies over 3.1 million square metres in Jafza, has over 29,000 employees, almost 21 percent of the total workforce ...

  Dubai / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement to be the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of “Innovation Live!”, an initiative aligned with the UAE National Innovation Strategy and Vision 2021. Facilitated by MEED, “Innovation Live!” responds to the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, approved the awarding of a AED1 billion contract for the construction of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, the biggest cultural project in the Arab world. Construction work will commence in September 2016 and be completed by ...

  Dubai / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to complete the construction of the Emirates Soil Museum in the Emirate of Dubai. The museum, a unique hub for soil education, will be the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Countries and the Middle East ...

  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) recently organised its sixth forum on human resources to enhance internal communication and promote staff connectivity. Speaking on the occasion, Mohammed Saqr Al Nuaimi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for Institutional and Support Services, emphasised the importance of organising forums according to directives from Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Economy recently organised a workshop to discuss the terms of the Trade Facilitation Convention of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and its implementation in relation to international trade. Organised at the Ministry’s office in Abu Dhabi, the workshop was attended by representatives from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dubai ...

  Dubai / WAM The Emirates Group in collaboration with the General Electric company, Etisalat and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) on Tuesday announced the launch of a joint initiative targeting young entrepreneurs and students in the UAE. The joint initiative, called ‘Intelak’ (taking off), will bring together selected entrepreneurs and students from across the UAE to participate in a travel, ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Mental health and ergonomics will be among the key sessions at an Abu Dhabi worker health protection conference this month, as Middle East occupational hygiene professionals obtain fresh insights into a shifting regional dynamic of workplace hazards. The 3rd BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference, co-organised by The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection (BOHS) ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business After the extraordinary success of its landmark 40th edition, the region’s most popular watch and jewellery show is once again set to cast its magic on jewellery lovers. The 41st MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show will bring global spotlight on the regional jewellery market and its celebrated passion for gold and diamond creations from September ...

  Emirates Business Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GulfNav) and Nordic American Tankers (NAT) are pleased to announce that they have signed a new settlement agreement and the long standing debt that GulfNav owed to NAT has now been settled fully and finally pursuant to the terms. The new management of GulfNav have been and are working intensively to clear all ...