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  Sharjah / WAM The emirate of Sharjah is working on creating a favourable environment to promote a culture of innovation, creativity and scientific research as part of its efforts to promote knowledge-based sustainable development, said HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. “Inspired by the vision and directives of HH Dr. ...

  Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Japanese industrial giants, Takenaka Seisakusho and GSI Creos Corporation, have jointly established a Middle East affiliate called ‘TAKENAKA MIDDLE EAST LLC’ (TME) based in Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA), a government entity of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). The company, which will manufacture high-tech anti-corrosion materials used primarily in the oil industry, was ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Cognit, the joint venture established between Mubadala and IBM Watson to be the exclusive provider of Watson technology in the MENA region, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE have announced a joint hackathon, in celebration of the nationwide Innovation Week 2016, being held between November 20-26. UAE Innovation Week, part of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) recently participated in the Third International Nuclear Knowledge Management Conference to highlight the country’s experience in nuclear knowledge management. Shaima Al Mansouri, FANR’s Education and Training Director, and staff members from the FANR Education and Training Department were part of the UAE delegation to the conference, organised by ...

  Dubai / WAM The second Dubai Nutrition Conference was inaugurated by Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Experts from UAE, Lebanon, Egypt, Croatia, UK, Canada and Malaysia will attend the three-day event. The conference is being held at the InterContinental Festival City, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The UAE’s first ever Indian Fest got underway at Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure destination, with the opening of the inaugural festival to celebrate Indian culture and traditions enjoying a huge public turnout. Continuing until Saturday, Indian Fest is featuring a variety music, dances, art, entertainment and culinary offerings that showcase India’s vibrant culture and ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business HE Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, the UAE Minister of Economy, emphasized the strong economic and trade relations between the UAE and the Republic of Austria during a meeting with Dr. Andreas Liebmann, the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the UAE, held at the Ministry’s offices in the Capital of Abu ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) in association with its two subsidiaries, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) and Al Ain Distribution Company (AADC) announced changes to the water and electricity services tariff starting from January 1, 2017. The changes are part of the tariff restructure in effect since the beginning of 2015 in support of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM All workers of companies and businesses in the private sector in the UAE will get a paid holiday on December 1-2, to mark the 45th UAE National Day and the Commemoration Day, according to a circular issued on Thursday by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The circular was issued following orders from President His ...

  DUBAI / WAM Tawam Hospital, part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) healthcare system, is staging the fifth annual Emirates Oncology Conference from November, 17-19 at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi following the success of the event’s previous editions. Tawam Hospital is the UAE’s referral centre for cancer care, and the Tawam Oncology Department is the ...