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  Dubai / Emirates Business EFS Facilities Services, a regional leader in delivering integrated facilities management services across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Turkey, was awarded a contract by Dubai Real Estate Corporation. This agreement will see the company manage and deliver a range of property services to a newly constructed residential development in Dubai. The contract with ...

  RAS AL-KHAIMAH / WAM The number of new members registered with Ras Al-Khaimah’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has risen during the first half of the year, with the chamber attracting 1,414 new establishments from the private sector, an increase of 20.5 percent on the same period last year. Of these, 189 were establishments affiliated with the Free Zones, while ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dar Al Ber Society, DABS, is to contribute AED 500,000 annually to students of low-income families at the Ajman University of Science and Technology, AUST. The 37-year-old university, based in Ajman, is to cut the academic fees by 20 percent for DABS staff members, their children, as well as the students of low-income families referred ...

  Dubai / WAM The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) on Sunday opened the 2nd edition of its ‘Summer Innovation Camp,’ a month-long initiative that will run until August 18th. The initiative has been designed to cultivate the spirit of innovation and creativity among young Emiratis, while also teaching them more about the local telecommunications and information technology sectors through ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Among various technological developments, Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to remain a key trend in the UAE as the nation moves towards its goal of becoming a knowledge-based economy by 2021 and prepares to host the world’s biggest exhibition event, Expo 2020. Regional experts believe IoT will change the face of industries in ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Insider data theft and malware attacks top the list of the most significant concerns for enterprise security executives, a new report from Accenture and HfS Research reveals. Of those surveyed, a majority (69 percent) of respondents experienced an attempted or successful theft or corruption of data by insiders during the prior 12 months, with media ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Mothers and their little ones made the most of an exciting programme of water-based activities that started at Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC). Titled ‘Fun, Splashy Summer,’ the programme features an array of entertaining shows and aquatic activities that takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday up until July 30. Fun, Splashy Summer saw a large ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The UAE is experiencing a digital wave. Consumers are increasingly going online for all their needs. From booking air tickets to shopping for electronics, consumers rely on digitalization for convenience shopping. As such the UAE government aims to offer digital platforms across all works of life. In line with the Dubai Government strategy to promote ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Though much is being said and done to promote small and medium scale enterprises (SME) in the region, there are certain aspects that need special attention, experts opine. A recent report suggests that SMEs in the region are still struggling with funding gaps and lack of commercial expertise. It is notable that while SME sector ...

  Emirates Business In yet another expert-led analysis of the regional as well as global market trends, Al Masah Capital Management Limited reviewed a rise in Venture Capitalism, the dynamic nature of Small and Medium Enterprises and their significant roleplay in fostering innovation and promoting global economies. Suggesting a robust growth, the weight of SMEs in global economies have been ...