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Dubai / Emirates Business NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions on Tuesday announced that Mashreq Bank, one of the largest banks in the UAE, will revamp its banking services in the country with a host of innovative technologies from NCR over the next six months. Mashreq Bank will be the first in the region to deploy NCR’s tablet-based ...

Sharjah / WAM The Expo Centre Sharjah will host the 43rd edition of MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from October 3-7 with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Spread over an area of 30,000 square metre, the show will feature hundreds of exhibitors and brands from across the world, specialising in the design and manufacture of ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Trade, the single window for cross-border trade and a DP World company, is gearing up for its 10th E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) by featuring four new categories to recognise users of LogiGate, the innovative logistics marketplace that enables cargo owners to book warehouses and competitive transportation services online or using a smart phone. The event ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE total non-oil foreign trade volume of Q1 2017 reached approximately AED401 billion against AED388 billion during the same period last year, a growth of 3.2 percent, according to statistics released by the Federal Customs Authority. Direct foreign trade, which represents 68 percent of the UAE’s total trade volume, was valued at AED272 billion during ...

Dubai / WAM Governments of India and the UAE, through various agencies and departments are closely working to substantially augment the trade and investment relations between the two countries. The relations between the two countries are at an upswing following the exchange of visits at the highest levels in the past two years. Prime Minister Modi paid a historic visit ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The 9th edition of the Al Ain Book Fair (AABF), held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, will celebrate a selection of Emirati titles and authors through a rich cultural programme. Organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, from ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Customs has been nominated in six main categories of the ‘Ideas UK and Ideas America 2017’ awards. The categories in Ideas UK 2017 are the best safety and environment solution, and in Ideas America 2017, the best innovation, the best safety and environment solution, the best ambassador and communication director. Dubai Customs is participating in ‘Ideas ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, announced its participation in the upcoming edition of Cityscape Global and its launch of Phase II for two of its Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) developments — Bloom Heights and Bloom Towers. At the event, Bloom is set to highlight its ...

Beijing / WAM The preparatory meeting of the 6th UAE-China Joint Economic Committee was held in the Chinese capital, Beijing on Tuesday. The main meeting of the committee will be held on Wednesday and will be led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, and Zhong Shan, Minister of Commerce of China, with the participation of senior officials ...

Dubai / WAM Officials from the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Police Ambulance Department discussed ways of cooperation, especially through joint coordination, to prepare for the opening and plan the security of Expo 2020 Dubai. The discussion took place during a meeting held by both sides at the headquarters of the Dubai Corporation ...