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  DUBAI / Emirates Business Under the theme “Reimagining Realities”, Gitex Technology Week 2016, from October 16-20, will highlight how technology can transform businesses through cutting-edge showcases, international keynotes and dignitaries from around the globe in attendance. Robotics and drones will demonstrate how the supply chain is evolving at the upcoming Gitex Technology Week, the largest technology exchange and marketplace ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business AW Rostamani Group scooped up a trio of awards at the recent eleventh annual Middle East Call Centre Awards event hosted by Insights Middle East, the authority in the region for the contact center industry. The coveted Call Center of the Year award was one of three award categories won by AW Rostamani. The accolade ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business du announced the launch of WiFi UAE at WAFI Mall in Dubai, UAE. Visitors to the mall will now have access to seamless, reliable and secure connectivity to access the internet, and the choice of premium or free WiFi including high-speed internet to browse government websites and apps. “In support of our leadership’s vision of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Unilever, one of the world’s leading FMCG companies and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Lipton and Lifebuoy, announced the renewal of its partnership with retail chain Choithrams, which operates over 37 stores in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement, which coincides with the World Environment Day, sees Unilever and Choithrams continue collaborating towards environmental ...

  Dubai/ Emirates Business The ePay service provided by Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG) bagged the 21st Middle East Smart Government and Smart Cities Excellence Award in the category of ‘Smart ePayment Gateway Excellence Award’, which is organized by the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute to recognize the strategic role played by government establishments, keep pace with the futuristic trends ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention in UAE has called upon Ramadan Umrah pilgrims to head to primary health and preventive medicine centres to get vaccinated against infectious diseases. The Ministry has also advised pilgrims to follow health recommendations ahead and during their stay, as a means to protect their health and wellbeing throughout their Umrah. Dr. Hussein ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, reviewed the Dubai Pulse report, a detailed study on the performance of Dubai Plan 2021 since its launch. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said, “Today, we reviewed the Dubai Pulse report which outlines the achievements ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, called for innovative thinking to achieve the government vision for leadership and excellence in all areas affecting people’s lives. HE Al Kaabi stated this during an innovation award ceremony organised by the ministry to honour employees as part of efforts to offer employees ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Zayed Giving Initiative launched its ‘Voluntary Medical Convoys’ campaign to provide diagnostic and preventive therapeutic services for the early detection of heart diseases in different segments of society, especially children and elderly people. The campaign is in partnership with the Saudi German Hospital, the Dar al Ber Society and the Emirates Volunteer Centre. The campaign, ...

  Dubai / WAM As part of the Ramadan ‘Reading Nation’ campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, LuLu Group announced a contribution of AED2 million to provide 200,000 books to refugee camps and schools around the world. Speaking on the Group’s allocation, Yusuff Ali ...