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Dubai’s ‘dark’ rein on power usage, carbon emission

Dubai / WAM Earth Hour 2016 has achieved outstanding results for Dubai, as organised by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority for the ninth consecutive year, in line with the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin ...

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Zayed University marks Earth Hour

Emirates Business In efforts to combat climate change, save the planet for future generations, and improve on energy savings, Zayed University celebrated the Earth Hour by turning off the lights in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses for one hour between 8:30 pm until 9:30 pm on Saturday. The one-hour event recorded impressive savings of around 1.101 ton of carbon ...

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Ministry of Health & Prevention inspects medical centers in Sharjah, Fujairah

Emirates Business HE Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, the Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention along with Dr. Easa Al Mansoori, the Director of the Undersecretary Office, recently visited the Al Dhaid Medical Center in Sharjah and the Wadi Al Seder Health Center and Al Hala Medical Center in Fujairah to evaluate the quality of health services ...

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Design Days Dubai ends on a high note

Dubai / Emirates Business Design Days Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and held in partnership with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, wraps up its fifth edition as its most successful to-date. The Middle East and South Asia’s only collectable design fair was opened by HH ...

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UAE to be first country globally in infra for ports, roads: Belhaif Al Nuaimi

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority -Land and Maritime, has praised the UAE leadership for extending support to the maritime transport sector which he said fills a key role in the nation’s economy. In a statement on Saturday, he said the UAE has one ...

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DIFC receives EU delegation

DUBAI / WAM Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Saturday received Ann-Sophie Kisling, Chair of the Middle East/Gulf Working Group of the European Union Council, and a high-profile delegation comprising representatives from 22 member states of the European Union. In meetings with senior officials of financial entities operating within the Centre, the EU Council members were ...

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Dubai Chamber to organise 5th Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum on Tuesday

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the names of prominent speakers for the 5th Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum being held in the emirate on March 22. Representing leading organisations from Dubai and Germany, over 10 speakers will participate in four panel discussions shedding light on four major economic sectors of mutual interest while exploring new horizons ...

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Sharjah to host international Govt Communication Forum today

SHARJAH / WAM Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre has welcomed Amal Alamuddin Clooney, international advocate and human rights activist and one of the five guests of honour of the International Government Communication Forum 2016 (IGCF). She is set to deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the IGCF ...

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Etisalat sheds light on digital risk management

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etisalat highlighted the significance of organisations sharing their digital risk with trusted service partners as the telco presented its unparalleled portfolio of digital security solutions at ISNR Exhibition held in Abu Dhabi from March 15-17. The event is the world’s largest exhibition for homeland security and national resilience. UAE is at the forefront of the ...

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Work on AED4bn Medical City in Abu Dhabi right on track

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has revealed that 82 percent of the construction works of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City has now been completed as planned in preparation for the handover to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company “Seha”. The achievement is also part of its efforts to realise the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa ...

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