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DUBAI / WAM The UAE and Bahrain reviewed their latest efforts in administering government financial operations, and also expressed their keenness to cooperate towards achieving common goals that are aligned with their shared vision and history. This was discussed when a delegation from Ministry of Finance of Bahrain visited UAE Ministry of Finance. Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of Ministry ...

Dubai / WAM In fulfilment of the wise vision of the leadership for creating an attractive investment environment that encourages businesses and supports the national economy, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi. The MoU aims to enhance ties of mutual cooperation and partnership ...

Bloomberg A sprawling Pacific trade deal led by Japan is on the verge of kicking in provisionally after Canada became the fifth country to sign off, according to a government official. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government sent formal notice of its ratification on Saturday to New Zealand, which is compiling records for the 11-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) took part in the ‘Week without Service Centres’ initiative, which was launched by the Department of Finance in Dubai, to enhance digital transformation in government transactions. The move is part of Dewa’s efforts to support the Smart Dubai initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reached two million LinkedIn followers, according to LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform. Having hit the two million followers’ milestone as a LinkedIn Influencer, His Highness is now the second most followed Global Political Leader and ...

Sharjah / WAM During its participation in the World CEO Forum, the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) Authority stated that the achievements of SAIF Zone help to demonstrate and reflect Sharjah Government’s commitment to free trade. The Saif Zone Authority also stated that the various unique services that it offers have enabled it to develop into a leading ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Marine Services ‘Safeen’, the marine services subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, announces the purchase of two new state-of-the-art tug boats from Damen Shipyards Group aimed at supporting the AED 10 billion expansion of Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi Ports’ flagship deep-water port. The purchase of the Damen ASD 2411 tug boats was announced at ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Statistics Center (DSC) on Saturday revealed that Dubai’s resident population grew by 232,400 to reach 3,136,400 at the end of the third quarter of 2018, a growth of 7.7% from the third quarter of 2017. Arif Al Mehairi, DSC Executive Director, said: “The rise in population reflects Dubai’s growth as a dynamic economic and tourism hub. ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC) has announced March 20–21, 2019 as the dates for the 8th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), to be held under the theme, ‘Behavioural Change Towards Human Development’. Organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), IGCF 2019 will host prominent figures and top officials from around the world, ...

Dubai / WAM Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI), has launched the first Arabic Playbook for Innovation Learning to enhance competencies of government employees, and develop their innovative skills to find solutions for future challenges. The playbook was developed in cooperation with Nesta, a UK-based innovation foundation. The playbook is part of the MBRCGI’s efforts to promote innovation, ...