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Dubai / Emirates Business Microsoft’s technology ecosystem and the growing popularity of cloud services will create more than 55,000 jobs in the United Arab Emirates by the end of 2022, according to new research by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The study also covers findings from other Middle Eastern markets such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. IDC’s white paper analyses ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has realised, at an early stage, the importance of drafting a comprehensive strategy to combat extremism and terrorism, as well as eliminating the regional and international intellectual and cultural causes of extremism. The UAE was among the first countries to call for combining anti-terrorist security campaigns and intellectual campaigns to counter extremist ideologies. The ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on Wednesday visited the ‘50 Years of Expo: Participant to Host’ exhibition that tells the story of the UAE’s extensive history of participation in World Expos, in the lead up to Expo 2020 Dubai. The showcase was ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, launched the “First Elderlies Forum,” which was organised by the Family Development Foundation (FDF), under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai has recorded 8.37 million passengers passing through Dubai International Airport (DXB), in August, setting a new global standard and surpassing the airport’s former record of 8.23 million set in August 2017. August marks the second consecutive month that DXB has crossed the eight million customer mark, setting Dubai Airports up for a strong third quarter. DXB’s ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Airports on Wednesday revealed its new corporate values during a town hall meeting with employees and senior staff members. Coming as part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ Year of Zayed activities, the new values are drawn from the late Sheikh Zayed’s core values and principles — Wisdom, Respect, Sustainability and Human Development. The values ...

Dubai / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), is gearing up for the most awaited technology event of the year (Gitex), with a number of new initiatives and innovative projects to be introduced. The initiatives will reflect TRA’s commitment to enhance smart lifestyle and support mGovernment activities in the UAE. The 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week is scheduled for ...

Dubai / WAM Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, President of the Republic of Malta, called for the establishment of new economic partnerships between the UAE and Malta, and expressed the intention to attract more UAE investors to her country. The Maltese President’s remarks came during the UAE-Malta Business Seminar, which was organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has enacted the DIFC Regulatory Amendment Law, No. 06 of 2018. The Law, which amends the Regulatory Law of 2004, will come into force on October 29 and, together with changes to DFSA Anti-Money Laundering Rules, will make ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), organised the first intensive quantum computing training programme, in cooperation with Microsoft. The programme is part of Dewa’s efforts to employ latest technologies and benefit from capabilities of modern technology. The one-week programme was held at Dewa’s Sustainable Building in Al Quoz. A number of quantum computing experts from Microsoft participated ...