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DUBAI / Emirates Business Three new and unique solutions were launched in Dubai on Wednesday at the 3rd Session of the International Innovative Platform for Islamic Economy Products (IIPIEP 2018). The event, which was organized by Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) in cooperation with International Center of Islamic Economy (ICIE), helps to establish Dubai’s leading position as the capital of ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Girl Guides, a non-profit volunteer driven organisation that offers extra-curricular activities and programmes for girls, has taken part in the UAE Innovation Month activities in Sharjah with two highly advanced projects, using their technical skills to design and create workable models of specialised public services and facilities. As one of SGG’s key philosophies to contribute ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Al Hilal Bank said in a statement that its Customer Care Center has been certified ‘Call Center of Excellence’ 2017 by BenchmarkPortal, a global leader in the contact center industry. This certification is a testament to the rigorous levels of performance and customer satisfaction that Al Hilal Bank’s Call Center has met. The Call Center ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Emirates will resume its flagship A380 service between Houston (IAH) and Dubai (DXB) from June 1. This follows the airline’s recent adjustments to its US services with the launch of a new non-stop Dubai-Newark service from June 1 and the resumption of daily services to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando from March 25. Houston will join more ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) participated in the 25th edition of South Asia’s largest travel and tourism exhibition – SATTE 2018. Every year, SATTE serves as a platform for Dubai Tourism to engage with the biggest and most influential B2B and B2C partners in India and all over the world. At SATTE ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), announced that Al Ain region will be the first Arab destination to host the Pacific Asia Travel Association Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart (PATA ATRTCM) from February 21 to 24 . Al Ain’s selection as a host for this high-calibre event ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the directives of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, will be inaugurated on Monday, February 26, in an official ceremony in the capital, Abu Dhabi. The UAE community can look forward to watching the broadcast ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, received Samer Sherifov, Minister of Finance of Azerbaijan. His Highness and the visiting minister exchanged a number of financial issues and means to further develop cooperation between the two friendly countries in the field of joint investments of mutual benefit. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), on Wednesday warned UAE citizens travelling to Ethiopia to be vigilant. The ministry has asked them to avoid visiting Oromia, Amhara, and Harari regions in light of the current situation in the country. It has also urged Emiratis to exercise caution and avoid any assemblies or demonstrations, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Post Group (EPG), issued special stamps to mark the 4th edition of the Abu Dhabi Tour, which started on Wednesday under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with RCS Sports, it continues until February ...