Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has completed a workshop with the Dubai Police to support its officials’ understanding of nuclear and radioactive material safety and security as they serve in a first-responder role to UAE security incidents. The FANR workshop provided information to familiarize officials with the basics of nuclear science, nuclear safety ...
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Emirati entrepreneur paves way for future generations
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Rasha Nashat, founder of Listaproperty – the first online real estate portal for buyers and sellers in the MENA region – sponsored local youth sport team The Football Aaccademy (TFA) at The Gothia Cup in Sweden last month. The gesture reinforced Rasha’s commitment to nurturing young minds and shaping the next generation of successful ...
Read More »Aldar to boost innovation at Yas Island’s ‘The District’
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) — in its role as Platinum Sponsor for Yas Island’s ‘The District’ — will present the Aldar Innovation Lab, running from August 18 – September 17. The District, part of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority-organised Abu Dhabi Summer Season, is located in the du Forum and is a ...
Read More »IRTHI showcases Emirati talents on global platform
Sharjah / Emirates Business The talents of the UAE’S traditional craftswomen and its emerging designers have been successfully highlighted on an international stage following a trade delegation to London. The recently concluded mission, organised by Sharjah-based Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), that operates under NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) offered a unique opportunity to showcase and support the creative ...
Read More »IKEA launches annual catalogue
Dubai / Emirates Business IKEA Al-Futtaim launched the brand’s 65th annual home furnishing Catalogue at a media event at its Dubai Festival City store. ‘Goodbye expectations. Hello you!’ this year’s catalogue theme highlights home furnishing solutions that help to inspire & enable people to live a life free of conventional expectations. Built on the foundation of last year’s theme ...
Read More »XTOUCH unveils new 4G device with fingerprint tech
Dubai / Emirates Business XTOUCH, the leading new age consumer electronics brand has announced the launch of its special offer, bundling its latest new generation 4G LTE smartphone, A3 featuring touch Fingerprint Sensor technology, Live Photos with the VFit Smart Band for just 599 AED in UAE. Considering, the stand alone price for XTOUCH A3 of 399 AED and ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Ports, ADSB pact to boost trade
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Ports and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) on Tuesday signed a long term agreement for ship repair facility that will also have a floating dry dock at Zayed Port. The agreement was signed at Abu Dhabi Ports head office at Zayed Port by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Chief Executive Officer of Abu ...
Read More »ADX achieves 97% in disclosure compliance
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 97 percent regarding the disclosure of the second quarter financial statements of its listed public joint stock companies within the deadline of 45 days from the end of the financial period. 64 listed companies out of 66, local and foreign, disclosed their second ...
Read More »Emirates Auction visits MBRU
DUBAI / WAM An Emirates Auction delegation has paid a visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai Healthcare City recently, in line with its interest in strengthening relations with government bodies and academic institutions. During the visit, the Emirates Auction discussed means of hosting activities and organising charity auctions
Read More »Emirates flies A380 to Amman
Dubai / WAM Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Amman on September 25, marking 30 years of commitment to Jordan. The airline’s flagship double-decker, with the ability to carry over 500 passengers at a time, will make history when it becomes the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Queen Alia International Airport, and it will also be ...
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