Dubai / WAM “Following immense natural resources consumption on Earth, mankind has finally set a new ambitious goal to get his energy needs through renewable resources. This idea seemed difficult several decades ago, but it has formed a framework for an integrated industrial sector driven by the needs of survival and preserving a secure future for generations to come,†Saeed ...
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RTA to hold third Dubai Int’l Project Management Forum
Dubai / WAM Preparations are underway at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), and Emaar Properties, for staging the third edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) during October 22-25 under the theme: ‘Shaping the Future’. The event culminates the huge success of the second edition of the ...
Read More »Region’s largest auto aftermarket show opens doors today in Dubai
Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business As the automotive industry vrooms into the lane of fast growing sectors in the region, the demand for automobile spare parts also soars high. Underlining the boost in the industry, exhibitors from around the world have come together on the same platform to exhibit their products at the region’s largest auto aftermarket trade show ...
Read More »Workshop on UAE’s information society
Emirates Business The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) hosted two major workshops outlining UAE’s success in building a dynamic information society along a set of related matters, such as digital security and students’ empowermentat the 2016 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva, Switzerland. High-ranking government officials were invited to speak on national initiatives related to digital safety, ...
Read More »UAE hones skills in ‘Manga’ comic art
Emirates Business The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and Goethe —Institut Gulf Region concluded their ‘Manga’ comic art workshop recently at Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children in Dubai (AJCCC). Aiming to develop the skills of Emirati talented illustrators in the field of Manga comic art, the workshop was held as part of the 5th edition ...
Read More »World Free Zones Organization to Kick-off 2nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition in Dubai Tomorrow
Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai-based World Free Zones Organization (FZO) will kick-off its 2nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition tomorrow (May 9) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Titled ‘Global Value Chain: Opportunities for the Free Zone of the Future’, the ...
Read More »Middle East airports look to a ‘smart’ future
ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Huge investments in aviation sector in the region, especially in the UAE, will steer the Middle East smart airports market to surpass $850 million within the next three years. Revolutionary concept of smart airport, driven by latest marvels of technology and applications, is all set to enhance traveller’s experience in a big way. The ...
Read More »Sobha Group unveils luxury show villas
Emirates Business Sobha Group — the leading luxury real estate developer — has unveiled its luxury show villas at its eight million sq.ft Sobha Hartland project to the public. Sobha Group revealed the ultra-contemporary villas which will be on offer to prospective buyers at the mixed-used waterfront development in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City and beautifully set within ...
Read More »Auto experts in UAE call for solution to dilemma over self-driving cars
RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Imagine you are on a pleasure drive to Al Ain sitting on the pilot seat but facing your friends and chatting with them. How about sipping your cold coffee and admiring Burj Khalifa as your car vrooms on the Sheikh Zayed Road? All these will become a reality sooner than you visualize. UAE will ...
Read More »Belarus exempts UAE citizens from pre-entry visa
ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has announced that the UAE’s citizens could travel to the Republic of Belarus without the need for prior entry visa requirement, and can stay for a period not exceeding 30 days. Ahmed Saeed Elham Al Dhahiri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular Affairs at the ministry, said the ministry ...
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