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ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business Cyber security is one of the most important propositions for all industries. A slight error or complacency could cost billions to the corporates. A recent survey by a leading consultant company has revealed that firms in UAE usually take two weeks to a month to recover from any cyber-attack and Emirates is on the list ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has received the 2016 Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman’s Award for its energy-saving activities across the company called NESCO (Nissan Energy Saving Collaboration). The Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman’s Award is under the Energy Conservation Grand Prize administered by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The award ...

ALKESH SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS ‘Fighting new terrorist threats’, ‘developing safer communities’, ‘improving crisis management efficiency’ —these futuristic themes will take the center-stage at one of the world’s largest exhibitions on national security, set to take place in the Emirates’ capital. Security agencies, nearly 30 local SMEs and other exhibitors from around the globe will gather at the International Exhibition ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Festival City Mall is soon unveiling its all-new waterfront extension, offering spectacular views of Dubai’s iconic skyline from the banks of the emirate’s historic Creek, continuing to position the Mall as an idyllic, dining and entertainment destination. The revamped open-air space will ultimately develop into a 300 meter long world class waterfront venue with more ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The countdown to the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has begun. The season will witness a packed programme of literary events, which for the first time will run for almost two weeks from March 1-12. More than 150 writers, poets, illustrators and thinkers will present an array of topics appealing to audiences of all ages. “Each ...

Sunaina Rana / Emirates Business Sharjah is fast emerging as an education hub, with the turnover of the industry expected to exceed US $6.7 billion by 2018. The International Education Show (IES), which gathered leading universities from across the globe, became a testament to the same. Students had an opportunity to interact with as many as 105 exhibitors at the ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has launched a new mobile platform called ‘SMART Mir’ah (‘Mirror’)’ to enable its leadership to access the Freezone’s Key Performance Indicator Results, Strategic Initiatives, Operational Performance, Processes, Policies, Survey and Benchmarking Reports on the go via their mobile devices. The platform will also significantly enhance DAFZA’s strategy execution and performance management ...

Sunaina Rana Emirats Business Middle East’s largest electronics store has lined up the expansion plan in the GCC region. The company has already achieved a milestone with the launch of 72nd store in the Gulf region at Dubai Mall. With this outlet, Emax has successfully launched 31 outlets in the Emirates. Neelesh Bhatnagar, CEO of Emax, spoke about the company’s ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business A spectacular Chinese Festival will take place at Al Majaz Waterfront, from February 23 – 27. The first of its kind event for Al Majaz Waterfront will feature a range of attractions and activities including Chinese street food, live performances and a dragon boat race. The five-day festival will include several performances such as the dragon ...

Bloomberg European Union industries led by the steel sector mobilized thousands of people for a march in Brussels to warn about job losses from Chinese competition, seeking to persuade EU policy makers to retain a full arsenal of import tariffs. The demonstration in the heart of the EU quarter on Monday sought to dissuade the bloc from recognizing China as ...