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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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SAIF Zone, Portugal pact to boost biz

  SHARJAH / Emirates Business Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIP-CCI). The MoU, which was signed by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of SAIF Zone and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Jorge Pais, Vice President of AIP – CCI aims to enhance ...

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Continue to push women on economic front

  KUALA LUMPUR / WAM HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of HH the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and Honorary Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), attended the Sharjah Business Women Forum in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Organised by NAMA in collaboration with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce ...

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31 passengers injured as Etihad faces turbulence

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways flight EY474 from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta on Wednesday encountered severe and unexpected turbulence about 45 minutes prior to arrival at Soekarno Hatta International Airport. According to the statement issued by Etihad Airways, “The flight landed safely and passengers were met by medical assistance teams as they disembarked the aircraft.” It added a ...

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