ABU DHABI /Â WAM Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, will head the UAE delegation participating in the spring meeting for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) which will be held from April 15-17 in Washington DC. Al Tayer will also lead the Arab Group at the International Monetary and ...
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DEWA braces for Dubai Expo 2020
Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), visited DEWA’s projects in support and preparation for the World Expo 2020. The move follows the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister of and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to host the best World Expo the world ...
Read More »Forum to assess retail banking tech in UAE
Ritika Sharma / EMIRATES BUSINESS Virtual banking, quick transactions and mobile-to-mobile payments…with new trends ushering in retail banking, the UAE is well-poised to achieve its objective of becoming an undisputed leader in banking technology worldwide. Fast emerging banking technologies will be assessed for its future viability at the upcoming ‘Middle East Retail Banking Forum & Expo’ that will be ...
Read More »Masdar Institute celebrates impact of diversity on research innovation
Abu Dhabi / WAM A kaleidoscope of culture and ethnicity at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology was on full display as students representing 29 countries presented the distinct elements of each of their diverse cultures on Masdar Institute’s International Day 2016. Dr Abdullah Al-Hefeiti, Acting Dean of Students and Dean of Library, Masdar Institute, said, “This is the ...
Read More »Aldar inks ESCROW pact
Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties signed its first ESCROW Agreement with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, the first registered ESCROW bank in Abu Dhabi. This agreement will enable Aldar Properties to have ESCROW accounts for the recently announced Yas Acres, a golf and waterfront development comprising 1315 villas and townhouses, on Yas Island. Aldar Properties was the first company ...
Read More »MoI Pavilion a big draw
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Interior’s Pavilion at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition, which concluded on Wednesday, attracted a large turnout of visitors who reviewed the different initiatives and projects displayed by the ministry. These projects and initiatives aim to promote the UAE’s competitiveness and highlight the availability of time and effort saving services offered to ...
Read More »DEWA gears up for World Expo 2020
Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), visited DEWA’s projects in support and preparation for the World Expo 2020. The move follows the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His High Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to host the best World ...
Read More »DEWA encourages Italian firms to invest in UAE green projects
Milan /Â WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), headed a delegation from DEWA to Milan, Italy. The trip is encouraging Italian companies to take part in clean and renewable energy projects in the UAE and the Middle East. The delegation included Waleed Salman, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development ...
Read More »Masdar celebrates impact of global diversity on innovation
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business A kaleidoscope of culture and ethnicity at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology was on full display as students representing 29 countries presented the distinct elements of each of their diverse cultures on Masdar Institute’s International Day 2016. Dr. Abdullah Al-Hefeiti, Acting Dean of Students and Dean of Library, Masdar Institute, said, “This is ...
Read More »DIFC holds blood donation campaign
Dubai / Emirates Business As part of its ongoing commitment to instill a culture of social responsibility among its community and support Dubai government initiatives, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) successfully completed its blood donation campaign in partnership with Dubai Blood Donation Center. Held within DIFC premises, the campaign drew the participation of 160 professionals from among DIFC’s staff ...
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