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  Dubai / Emirates Business Emcredit, a subsidiary of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SMK Logomotion Corporation, a global provider of mobile payment solutions, to develop and launch innovative and secure payment products and services in the UAE to benefit local consumers, banks, finance houses and telecommunication companies. Utilising Emcredit’s ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Wildlife Society in association with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (EWS-WWF), is marking World Biodiversity Day on May 22 by launching a ground breaking scientific research project – The Gulf Green Turtle Conservation Project – with the ultimate aim of conserving endangered marine species and critical habitats in the UAE and wider region. ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The e-Dirham system, launched and managed by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in partnership with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, recently received the Certification of Compliance in Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). This certification conferred by Trustwave Holdings, is particularly for the system’s 11 components and for the security compliance of its ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Jotun, the leading paint manufacturer in the Middle East, is showcasing latest trends of wall designs at the 2016 International Design Exhibition (INDEX) which will be held from May 23-26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Showcasing different designed spaces, Jotun will highlight the latest shades and textures in the world of colour for ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced a host of new and exciting initiatives for the SIKKA Art Fair’s 2017 edition. The SIKKA Art Fair, Dubai Art Season’s flagship initiative, is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial services hub connecting businesses and financial institutions with emerging markets across the Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA), marked a strong participation at City Week 2016 in London. Showcasing its unique offering among the world’s financial industry, DIFC explained its distinct proposition to key firms during ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, sponsored by Emirates Telecommunications Corpor- ation (Etisalat) and organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), held a number of discussion panels at two schools in the Northern emirates — one at Umm Al Shahid primary school in Umm Al Quwain and one at Salem ...

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Drifting away from traditional norms of recruiting using emails and phone calls, the 21st century recruiters are strategically using smart devices to hunt the right talent in the market. The GCC nations are prolifically using mobile technology to attract, engage and hire potential candidates. According to the reports, UAE is the main harbinger in ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai is sharpening its focus on ensuring sustainable growth in line with the environmental objectives of Dubai Plan 2021 and the broader UAE Vision 2021. Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 has already been set into motion to reinforce energy security through the diversification of energy sources as well as a 30 per cent reduction in ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Geometry Global has launched a bespoke marketing consultancy offering – Geometry Global Intelligence (GGI) – in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The platform is designed to advise and support marketers and brands on all elements of purchase-journey marketing using astute data, research and expertise. Geometry Global Intelligence will enhance the agency’s offering across ...