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Sharjah / WAM The World Government Summit (WGS) has announced that the Republic of India is the guest of honour for its summit, scheduled for February 11-13, 2018. The World Government Summit said that the hosting of India comes as part of the its endeavor to strengthen its partnerships with countries with pioneering and distinctive experiences in strategic areas that serve ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, over 200 global health leaders will convene in Abu Dhabi on November 15 for the ‘Reaching the Last Mile – Mobilising Together to Eliminate Infectious Disease’ forum. The conference, which ...

Dubai / WAM The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP), sector in Dubai Economy has urged shoppers in Dubai to choose websites registered in the Digital Protection programme for buying online in order to ensure that their rights as consumers are protected. At least 44 websites have already been enrolled in the programme, launched recently by Dubai Economy. The websites ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation at the GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 15th consecutive outing at the industry’s ultimate technology event for the region. Set to run from October 8 to 12 at the Dubai World Trade ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai is to host the International Desalination Association’s 2019 World Congress on water desalination, the world’s largest and the most prominent conference on water desalination specialty areas. It will be attended by leaders, senior officials, experts, and academics, as well as 2,000 participants from 60 countries around the world, according to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that its 96th Licensing Open Plates Auction held on September 30 raised total revenue of AED24.8 million when 80 eye-catching plates were put under the hammer. Four license plates acquired the lion’s share of revenues in the auction, which saw fierce competition between bidders. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Licensing ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), will host the 60th International Public Meeting (ICANN60), of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), from October 28 to November 3. ICANN60 will bring to the UAE a diverse international community, with stakeholders from government, business, civil society, non-government organisations, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM American investors rank in first place among foreign investors in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), in terms of net investment in 2016 and H1 2017, with AED2.2 billion and AED960 million, respectively, said Rashed Al Blooshi, Chief Executive of ADX, during a briefing about the exchange at the American Chamber of Commerce, Abu Dhabi (AmCham). ...

Dubai / WAM Latest Dubai Customs statistics revealed that the department received 129 suggestions and 948 enquires during the first half of 2017. Positive feedback on Dubai Customs services and products and the rate of commendation rose to 76 from 22 in the same period in 2016, a 250 percent rise. The number of ideas and innovations submitted by clients ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business This year Mitsubishi is celebrating its 100th year of success and innovation anniversary. Al Habtoor Motors, Mitsubishi’s official dealer in the UAE, marks the automobile giant’s achievement with the Mitsubishi Super Win promotion – a special treat for its customers. One of the biggest promotions till date, Mitsubishi customers can look forward to great winnings, never-before ...