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  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company, (Musanada) is currently providing management services to 2,713 facilities and buildings across the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to operating a 24/7 customer service call centre, the company said on Sunday. “Musanada’s facility-management division follows highest international and local standards to ensure provision of best services and operation of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development mandated to develop the Emirate’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and Al Tamimi & Company, the largest law firm in the Middle East which specialises in patents and innovations, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support entrepreneurial innovations and patents. The MoU ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Jumeirah Golf Estates announced the launch of an in-house leasing brokerage and resale services, enabling buyers and leasers to deal directly with the developer as it enhances its personalized service offering. Expanding its remit from developer and community manager to encompass this new function, Jumeirah Golf Estates will now offer leasing brokerage and resale services ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament represents a significant achievement by the UAE Federal National Council and reflects the country’s support for global dialogue, said HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business ‘Sharjah Land’, Sharjah Department of eGovernment’s (DeG’s) first-ever augmented reality project in aiding the younger generations learn their civic responsibilities through digital interaction, has been making a stir since its launch at GITEX Technology Week in October. The game’s principal architect and DeG’s Director, Noor Ali Al Noman, was recently recognised and honoured by the ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) reached financial closure for the 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power project. The project uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) procurement model on a Build Own Operate (BOO) basis and is supported by a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DEWA. Last June, DEWA signed the PPA, Shareholders Agreement, SHA, and other ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Children Biennial (SCB) organised by Sharjah Children Centres (SCC) extended registration deadline for its 5th edition until next Thursday giving opportunity to maximum international participants who are keen on showcasing their artworks. One of the most prominent international art platforms for children in the region, the SCB will take place from January 15 to February ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, announced that it has made the administrative staff appointments for Dubai’s new Etihad Museum that was recently inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of ...

  Dubai / WAM Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation, has said that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai is leading a government system that encourages unconventional thinking to achieve unprecedented results. “The wise leadership of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Humanitarian and Scientific Foundation is setting up the first cancer treatment centre that will use proton beam therapy. The centre, located in Al Shahamh area in Abu Dhabi, will cost AED220 million and provide therapeutic services to nearly 1,300 patients annually from the UAE and abroad. It is scheduled to ...