Dubai / WAM Tecom group has broken ground on the Innovation Hub Phase 2 in Dubai Internet City, as Dubai’s legislative framework and ease of doing business attract a high volume of international companies and investors. The group is expanding its leasing portfolio to capture the increasing demand in Dubai’s commercial real estate market underpinned by the emirate’s economic ...
Read More »Local News
UAE, Guyana launch initiative to train youth for future solutions
DUBAI / GEORGE TOWN / WAM Under the patronage and presence of Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the governments of the UAE and Guyana launched the Guyana Coders Initiative (GCI). This forthcoming initiative was conceived as part of government knowledge exchange collaboration between the two countries and marks a first in Latin American. This ...
Read More »ADJD launches campaign for workers in labour camps
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has launched an extensive awareness campaign for workers in labour camps in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, aiming to further the dissemination of legal culture among workers and to make them aware of their rights and duties guaranteed by the law in the UAE, particularly with the implementation of ...
Read More »EDB named ‘best micro finance bank in Mideast’
Abu Dhabi / WAM Emirates Development Bank (EDB), one of the key financial engines for the economic development and industrial advancement of the UAE, announced its recognition for Best Micro Finance Bank in the Middle East by the 2022 Global Banking & Finance Awards. The Best Micro Finance Bank Middle East 2022 award falls under the Micro & SME ...
Read More »Edge partners with Adma for fire safety, maritime training
Abu Dhabi / WAM Edge group entity, Jaheziya, a single-stop service provider for defence solutions and emergency response services, and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (Adma), a world-class maritime education and training institute, part of AD Ports group, announced on Monday they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand regional fire safety and maritime training programmes. As per ...
Read More »UAE leaders wish Emir of Qatar on National Day
Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to the Emir of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, dispatched a ...
Read More »SMEs contribute almost 90% of GDP in any economy: Panelist
Sharjah / Gulf Time Stalwarts from the world of business came together on the Tech Stage at the 6th Sharjah Entrepreneurial Festival (SEF) 2022 to share their invaluable know-how and personal experiences with a fully-packed audience, eager to upskill their entrepreneurial abilities. “In any economy across the globe, SMEs contribute to almost 90% of the GDP. Why? Because 60% ...
Read More »DLD’s judicial arm settles 100,000 lawsuits in 9 years
Dubai / WAM Nine years of fulfilment, giving, and sustainable development reflects the journey of the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), launched according to a systematic developmental journey to achieve social and economic stability for all those involved in the real estate rental sector and other relevant sectors, establishing a specialised judicial system ...
Read More »UAE, Scotland discuss renewable energy projects
Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led an Emirati delegation of business and investment leaders on a visit to Scotland, to discuss renewable energy projects and other potential areas of cooperation, such as science. The delegation included Rashid Abdul Karim Al Balooshi, Under-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic ...
Read More »UAE is continuing to achieve prosperity in various sectors
Dubai / WAM The UAE’s leadership continues to champion gender balance as a national priority. The SDG 5 Pledge to Accelerate Gender Balance in the UAE Private Sector has a target of increasing the representation of women in leadership roles to 30 percent by 2025 to ensure their full and effective participation at the highest levels of decision making. ...
Read More »