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Sharjah / Emirates Business Investments in Gulf-based fintech startups are expected to reach $2 billion in the next decade, compared to a $150 million invested in the last 10 years, according to a new study by Mena Research Partners (MRP), a leading rese-arch company in the region. The study was released on Tuesday, to coincide with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business SirajPower, the UAE’s leading provider of solar roof plants that offers both construction and financing solutions under one umbrella, on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with DP World, the global trade enabler. Under this partnership, SirajPower will deliver a first batch of 15 MW to DP World’s facilities in Dubai located at Jebel Ali Free Zone ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed an MoU with Majid Al Futtaim. The agreement showcases both parties’ commitment to strengthening their existing stra-tegic cooperation through unifying efforts in improving the institutional work to serve all customers. HE Juma bin Humaidan, Deputy Director General of DLD, signed the MoU with Hawazen Esber, CEO of Communities at Majid Al ...

Dubai / Emirates Business In keeping with its commitment to offer its customers an unmatched home improvement experience and in line with its vision to expand its presence in UAE, region’s leading home interior solutions brand Danube Home launched its biggest multi-level Showroom at Umm Suqueim street, Al Barsha Dubai. The showroom is spread across 100,000 sq feet area and ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has been awarded by Dubai Municipality for its continued support of the UAE Food Bank. The award demonstrates DWTC’s commitment to fostering a culture of giving and social responsibility in the UAE, as well as preserving the environment through waste management. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ...

Dubai / Emirates Business In a resounding validation of excellent air cargo services it offers to customers, Emirates SkyCargo won the Cargo Airline of the Year award at the Global Freight Awards ceremony organised by Lloyd’s Loading List, a renowned freight publication. The award was accepted by Ross Barnett, Emirates Cargo Manager, UK, at the gala dinner at the Royal ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) has launched a mobile application to ease access to Credit Reports and Credit Scores for UAE nationals and residents in country. Individuals from all emirates can now obtain their Credit Reports and Scores through the app without the need of visiting AECB’s customer happiness centers in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. “The ...

TOKYO / WAM The UAE has risen in a number of indicators included in Waseda, the “IAC International Digital Government Rankings Report”, published by the Institute of Digital Government at Waseda University in Japan. The UAE has been ranked sixth in the e-Participation index, ahead of Taiwan and Finland. The UAE has moved up one position to occupy the 6th ...

AMMAN / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday discussed the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and Jordan and means of developing them across various sectors. The discussions were held during a meeting by His ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that providing the best government services in the world is the standard and the main objective of every government entity in the UAE. “We want government entities to provide the best services in the world. This is ...