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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Milrem, an Estonian military technology solutions provider, has expressed its intention to build a production unit to develop and arm unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) in the UAE. “We, as a company believe in cooperation, and if the UAE Armed Forces start using these vehicles, we will produce these systems in the UAE,” Kuldar Vaarsi, Chairman of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) signed on Wednesday a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI), the region’s first reliable one-stop solutions provider within the autonomous systems industry. The agreement mandates the participation of ADASI as a strategic partner in the 2018 editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation ...

  COPENHAGEN / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, was received by Anders Samuelson, Danish Foreign Minister, Soren Pape Poulsen, Justice Minister, and Merete Riisager, Minister of Education. The meetings dealt with means of boosting bilateral relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of Denmark in various fields, including the educational and ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Beshir said the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2017 is based on advanced ideas as a first-grade investment and tourism project, seen as an excellent forum for visitors to exchange knowledge and experience. He added that the Arab region would benefit from the successful integration of its military industries, and ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Media City (DMC) and Dubai Press Club (DPC) announced on Wednesday the launch of the e-book edition of the “Arab Media Outlook, 2016-2018: Youth..Content..Digital” report. Available in an interactive digital format that conforms with the digital transformation era, the report reflects Dubai’s strategy and approach to becoming amongst the world’s smartest cities. The e-book is meant to ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Tourism professionals across the Middle East are furthering their efforts to increase their share of the $168 billion global outbound Chinese tourism market, through a number of travel incentives. With 120 million outbound travellers in 2016 alone, China has retained its position as the world’s largest outbound tourism market for the past four years, according ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business DAMAC Properties PJSC (DAMAC), a leading UAE developer, on Wednesday announced the launch of the DAMAC Investor Relations application, providing convenience and real time share performance and related information for investors. Available on iTunes store and Google Play, DAMAC IR App will enhance the company’s communication with stakeholders on the go, with financial information available ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have entered into information sharing and cooperation arrangements regarding DIFC based central counterparties (CCPs) compliance with conditions set out in The European Union’s Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The MoU was signed on behalf of the DFSA by Chief Executive, Ian Johnston, ...

  Sharjah / WAM Mothers looking for some help to handle their little ones’ challenging behaviour are able to receive some expert guidance thanks to Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC). As part of its vision to promote social inclusion and community cohesion, the organisation’s Collage Talent Centre is organising a special training course on February 22-23, providing parents with support in dealing ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that Nayif-1 transmitted its first message in Arabic from space — a quote by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. ‘‘The renaissance of peoples, nations and civilizations starts with education; and the future ...