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  Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, attended on Tuesday the launch of the Demand Side Management programme ‘Taqati’ by the Supreme Council of Energy at an event at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights hotel in Dubai. The ceremony was also attended by Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, ...

    Astana / WAM The Emirates Space Agency and the Space Committee of the Ministry of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to determine frameworks of mutual cooperation in the field of exploration and the peaceful use of outer space, as well as the exchange of information and experiences, scientific research and space technology. ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Sultan Al Muhairi, Senior Vice President for Technical Affairs of Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (GASCO) affirmed that automation of operations in oil industries and associated innovations remain the driving force to address industry challenges and ensure safety of operations from any risks. “Progress in automation of operations constitutes a key part to maintain efficiency and productivity ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Centre of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi, Tadweer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universal Hospital, which aims to raise awareness of the staff about work related health risks through medical and awareness campaigns. The MoU, signed by Eisa Saif Al Qubaisi, General Manager of Tadweer, and Hamad Ahmad Al Hosani, CEO of Universal Hospital, ...

  ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Public-private partnerships (PPP) might be a comparatively new investment model, however, over the years it has been embraced in most of the corporate circles in the country. Fuelled by the government’s strong will and decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, PPP engagements — accounting to millions of dhirams — are presently evolving at ...

  OUR CORRESPONDENT / Emirates Business Mergers and acquisitions have been dominating the business ecosystem in UAE. At a time when financial institutions are shying away from giving easy loans and big lenders are becoming more cautious while releasing funds, mergers and acquisitions is emerging as a clear-cut mantra for corporate success. One such recent merger has seen the creation ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Bayt.com, the Middle East’s number one job site, has partnered with Udemy — a global marketplace for learning and teaching online — to provide job seekers in the Middle East with hundreds of courses to boost their employability and help them gain a competitive edge by mastering new skills. Bayt.com’s 25 million users can now ...

  RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Cutting-edge latest technology in payments saw the light of day at the 2016 edition of Cards & Payments Middle East — the region’s largest payment and banking solutions gathering, which opened at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. While on one hand, visitors explored how to recharge from a fuel station, on the ...

  Ajman / WAM The number of guest arrivals into the Emirate of Ajman during the first quarter of the year has increased by 20 percent, generating total tourism revenue of AED108million, according to tourism statistics released today by the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD). The total guests from January to March 2016 was reported at 142,404 and delivered 313,724 ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Findings from a study conducted by the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology reveal that the novel carbon capture and utilization technology developed by UAE-based ENGSL Minerals DMCC (the technology partner of EnPro) could capture up to 1.3 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, or 85% of total CO2 emitted by a typical ...