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DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), announced the launch of a patient smart portal ‘Al Malaf’ system during the Ministry’s participation at the 37th edition of GITEX 2017 which is underway at Dubai World Trade Centre. According to Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Support Services at MoHAP, the new smart patient portal system is ...

DUBAI / WAM The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), launched an upgraded version of its smart application during its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2017. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, Director-General of FAHR, praised the UAE’s pioneering position across all sectors, especially in smart technologies. He lauded the country’s keenness to be an influential partner in the global ...

DUBAI / WAM du has introduced one of the most comprehensive digital presence and engagement solutions for enterprises – du Smart Identity – at GITEX Technology Week 2017. The innovative Smart Identity platform utilises blockchain technology to ensure a secure and comprehensive digital presence and engagement solution. This enables businesses to manage their guest traffic and streamline productivity by automatically ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) is showcasing a full line-up of advanced innovative solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2017, which runs from October 8 – 12 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Key highlights of Panasonic’s showcase at GITEX this year are – Stadium Mapping Solution, Dome Projection Mapping Solution, Transparent Screen, 360o Live Camera, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Hiroshige Seko, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to discuss methods of boosting strategic bilateral ties in political, investment, economic and trade sectors. Sheikh Abdullah and the Japanese minister also exchanged views on the ...

Dubai / WAM Sotheby’s Dubai has announced an exhibition which will unveil modern and contemporary masterpieces from the Middle East. The exhibition will run from October 9-12 at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Bringing together worldwide highlights from Sotheby’s international auction calendar spanning the forthcoming season, the exhibition will star highly sought-after masterpieces by celebrated artists from the region alongside ...

Fujairah / WAM The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), has announced the bank’s maiden electronic banking service unit in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s Al Reef community. In line with the bank’s continuing expansion of its domestic customer network in the UAE, the new NBF service unit will provide residents with a full range of services using state-of-the-art technology, including ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) announced that it has achieved 100 percent smart transformation of core services provided to its members and the local business community. The announcement was made during GITEX Technology Week 2017, where the chamber is exhibiting and showcasing its wide range of smart services that are accessible through its website ...

Dubai / Emirates Business ENBD REIT (CEIC) Limited, the Shari’a-compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management, announced its acquisition of The Edge office building in Dubai Internet City from developer SWEID & SWEID at a transaction value of AED 280 million. The premier 92,000-square foot office building, is home to global tech outfit Oracle, social media ...

Dubai / WAM The Higher Committee of the Arab Reading Challenge announced that this year’s competition has seen a whopping 108 percent increase in participation among Arab students living in non-Arab countries. The numbers are testimony to the initiative’s success in transcending the borders of the Arab world. In total, students from 11 countries – the UK, Denmark, France, Indonesia, ...