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  Tokyo / AFP Some of the world’s top trading firms have agreed to build a faster data transmission network between Chicago and Tokyo, according to a person familiar with the matter, a move that would accelerate trading between two of the major centers of finance. The roster of firms in the joint venture — dubbed Go West — includes ...

  DUBAI / WAM Planning for the future is a responsibility shared by governments, private-sector institutions, and international organisations, affirmed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the inaugural Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils. High-profile decision makers and influential business leaders are set to ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE realised the importance of diversifying the energy sector several years ago much before the oil prices began to drop, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, said. That helped the country to stay in the forefront in the region in terms of the solar and renewable energy sector, Al Mazrouei ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Fifty-seven percent of the upgraded road network and interchange at Abu Dhabi International Airport, has been completed, according to an announcement of Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada. The company says that upgradation work is part of its efforts to realise the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to ...

DUBAI / WAM Under the patronage of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, the 1st edition of The Global Franchise Market (TGFM) will begin on Monday, at the Dubai International Conference and Exhibition Centre. Organised by INDEX Conference and Exhibition and with the sponsorship and support of Franchise Souq and Francorp Middle East, the event will shed light ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, met Robert Rostek, Ambassador of Poland to the UAE, and discussed ways to expand economic co-operation between the two countries. New sectors, including small and medium-scale enterprises, innovation, tourism, industry, infrastructure and agriculture, have been identified for this purpose. The duo also discussed increasing investments in key ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The 4th edition of Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) has seen a 20 percent increase in size and is taking place at the Dubai International Convention Centre from November 13 – 15. The leading international show, for the cleaning -sector, will see participation from prominent regional and international companies showcasing their latest innovations across ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Waste management is one of the biggest challenges that Middle East’s cleaning sector will have to deal with as the region is to host events like EXPO 2020 and FIFA 2022. Governments in the region, particularly Dubai, are implementing strategies to achieve the goal of ‘zero waste to landfill’. In line with the emirate’s goal ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Albatha Group’s Star Juices, Amara and Glenda biscuits, UAE based juice and biscuit brands, received the Halal Certification from Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA). The companies received the award from H.E. Dr. Rashid bin Fahad, Minister of State and Chairman of ESMA, and it was received by Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi from ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority,TCA, Abu Dhabi, announced the appointment of Dyala Nusseibeh as Fair Director of Abu Dhabi Art, ahead of the 2016 edition of the event later this month. Talking about the importance of appointment, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General of TCA Abu Dhabi said, “Abu Dhabi Art is one of the cornerstones ...