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  Ajman / WAM Teams of the General Directorate of Ajman Civil Defence on Saturday put out the fire that had broken out in a fibreglass factory in Ajman’s industrial area. No casualties were reported. Colonel Nasser Rashid Al Ziri, director of the media and public relations department of Ajman Civil Defence, said the operation room received a report on Saturday ...

  Maputo / WAM Businesses from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed their willingness to strengthen business relations with Mozambique and to invest in agriculture and transport, the Mozambique news agency (AIM) reported. Speaking to reporters in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, after a meeting with Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario, the Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Economy, participated in the sessions of 4th the Arab-Japanese Economic Forum, organised by the Arab League in cooperation with the Government of Japan, from May 4- 6, in Casablanca, Morocco. The event was attended by high-profile representatives from Arab and Japanese governments, as well as representatives from the private ...

  Dubai / WAM “Following immense natural resources consumption on Earth, mankind has finally set a new ambitious goal to get his energy needs through renewable resources. This idea seemed difficult several decades ago, but it has formed a framework for an integrated industrial sector driven by the needs of survival and preserving a secure future for generations to come,” Saeed ...

  Dubai / WAM Preparations are underway at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), and Emaar Properties, for staging the third edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) during October 22-25 under the theme: ‘Shaping the Future’. The event culminates the huge success of the second edition of the ...

  Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business As the automotive industry vrooms into the lane of fast growing sectors in the region, the demand for automobile spare parts also soars high. Underlining the boost in the industry, exhibitors from around the world have come together on the same platform to exhibit their products at the region’s largest auto aftermarket trade show ...

  Emirates Business The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) hosted two major workshops outlining UAE’s success in building a dynamic information society along a set of related matters, such as digital security and students’ empowermentat the 2016 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva, Switzerland. High-ranking government officials were invited to speak on national initiatives related to digital safety, ...

  Emirates Business The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and Goethe —Institut Gulf Region concluded their ‘Manga’ comic art workshop recently at Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children in Dubai (AJCCC). Aiming to develop the skills of Emirati talented illustrators in the field of Manga comic art, the workshop was held as part of the 5th edition ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai-based World Free Zones Organization (FZO) will kick-off its 2nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition tomorrow (May 9) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Titled ‘Global Value Chain: Opportunities for the Free Zone of the Future’, the ...

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Huge investments in aviation sector in the region, especially in the UAE, will steer the Middle East smart airports market to surpass $850 million within the next three years. Revolutionary concept of smart airport, driven by latest marvels of technology and applications, is all set to enhance traveller’s experience in a big way. The ...