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DQG honours Emirati women for outstanding achievements

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Emirates Women Award 2016, under the patronage of HH Shaikh Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum, honoured local and expatriate women achievers from diverse fields of business at The Four Seasons Resort Jumeriah, Dubai. The award night was organized by Dubai Quality Group (DQG) and was attended by dignitaries from across the UAE and GCC. ...

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British University in Dubai hosts Green Forum

  DUBAI / WAM The British University in Dubai hosted the Green Forum to celebrate the success of a university-industry-government collaboration in a study trip to Scandinavia and discuss the feasibility of applying innovative green concepts in the UAE. The trip was organized by BUiD and supported by Al Maktoum Foundation (ENOC) Alkhaleej Sugar, Al Habtoor, and Alrostomani. The Green ...

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Strategic planning key to corporate resilience

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Middle East corporate sector needs to overhaul its in-house strategic planning activities and adopt the best practices to float smoothly even during crisis situation. Moreover, a stout strategic planning in place could capably address the recurring resilience concerns among the enterprises. Survey reports say that over 73 percent of the Middle East enterprises put ...

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Dubai Parks and Resorts Rights Issue oversubscribed

  Dubai / wam & emirates Business Dubai Parks and Resorts has confirmed that the AED 1.68 billion Rights Issue, which was announced on the April 19, was oversubscribed at the end of trading on May 23, underlining strong investor support. Total subscription as at close of May 23 amounted to AED 2.1 billion. The Rights Issue is intended to ...

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GCC leaders stress on diversification

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Economic diversity will help reducing growth fluctuations in the region, attracting a host of international and private investors. The 22nd edition of the Foundation of directorship Workshop held recently by the GCC Board Directors Institute highlighted the significance of the regulatory trends. The event witnessed participation of senior officials which included Board directors and ...

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UAE Exchange unveils new summer promo

  Dubai / Emirates Business Lady Luck is soon going to shine on 56 expatriates residing in the UAE this holy month. UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, in a new initiative to empower the people and bring a positive change in their lives, has launched its new summer promotion today. The ‘Change Your ...

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Best wedding products wow visitors at Sharjah Bridal Fair

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The inaugural Sharjah Bridal Fair (SBF), one of the most luxurious bridal exhibitions in the Northern Emirates, showcased a variety of the best wedding products and services under one roof from May 19 to 22. Recognising the burgeoning wedding industry in the region, the fair was warmly received at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre ...

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Experts call for more women in workforce

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Industry leaders discussed ways to enhance the role of women in the global corporate and cultural landscapes, at the recently concluded Women in Industry Forum in Abu Dhabi. During the event, women front-runners from several industries offered advice to next generation of female leaders on how right education can make a difference. Various women ...

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UAE firms look to mobile encryption for security

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Mobile encryption is one of the most debated topics in global digital industry. When social media gave a nod to its implementation, there were both concerns and rejoices that echoed across the world. In UAE due to high smartphone penetration and highly digital office environment, IT companies are looking for more innovative mobile encryption ...

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IRENA council meet kicks off

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business More than 300 high-level government representatives from 96 countries — the highest number of countries ever represented at a Council — gathered in Abu Dhabi to attend the eleventh meeting of the Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). At the outset of the meeting, the Council elected HE Kenred Dorsett, Minister of ...

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