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Abu Dhabi / WAM Tawazun Economic Council has hosted its 7th annual Defence Contractors Council, DCC, meeting in London, featuring successful partnerships and potential opportunities and projects. The meeting was attended by representatives from international defence companies, key industry players and other Tawazun partners. Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, CEO of Tawazun Economic Council, said, “The Defense Contractors Council is ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that it signed an agreement with Mashreq Bank concerning banking solutions for the transaction services of the ‘Tarweej’ real estate promotion initiative. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, CEO of Mashreq Bank. Commenting on the ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, has approved the awarding of an AED1.3-billion contract for rain and groundwater drainage system for districts around the Al Maktoum International Airport, Expo Dubai 2020 and near urban centres. The project will cover a total ...

Dubai / WAM In the first week of the current school year, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has installed ‘smart signs’ to interact with motorists whilst driving in school zones. The smart signs are capable of detecting and displaying driving speeds, and sending direct friendly messages to the motorists through expressive emoticons. According to a statement released by RTA, ...

Sharjah / WAM The National Media Council (NMC), and the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), held a meeting to discuss the future of the UAE and global publishing industry. Hosted in Multaqa Al Qasba, Sharjah, the discussion explored the means for future collaboration between the two bodies that would help the publishing sectors in the UAE and abroad to develop their ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Company buses will not be permitted to ply on the capital’s Baniyas Bridge. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) announced that the decision will be effective from September 17, as part of the directorate’s strategic priority to ensure safer roads and better traffic management. Colonel Salim Abdullah Al Dhaheri, Director of Traffic Department ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development has announced that the UAE Cultural Index is 75 percent complete. “The UAE Cultural Index, which includes the most influential cultural factors prevailing in UAE society, is one of the most important cultural projects by the Ministry since 2008. This is because it is considered an efficient reference in ...

Dubai / Emirates Business His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), on Saturday announced the annual results achieved by DSOA in H1 of this year. The entity registered a 5.4% increase in revenue over the same period in 2016. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed pointed ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) on Saturday announced that the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2018, set to run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in October next year, is already registering high uptake from prospective exhibitors and key stakeholders within the marine industry. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC, said: ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business Sharjah FDI Forum 2017 – the prestigious investment conference held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah – has announced that more than 30 senior economists from the public and private sectors will participate in the event, which takes place from September ...