ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) carried out a series of inspections in the first half of 2017 to verify the accuracy of legal measuring instruments and pre-packaged products used in the Abu Dhabi market and ensure their compliance with the applicable standards. As part of the drive, the council inspected over the past ...

Dubai / Emirates Business The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is embarking on an unprecedented programme to develop renewable energy, with more than 67GW of clean energy projects at various stages of the design and study stage, according to Renewable Energy in the Mena Region 2017, a new report from business intelligence service MEED. MEED estimates that this ...

SHARJAH / WAM In a move focused on pushing the innovation agenda in the UAE, a delegation from Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) visited the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI). During the visit, the DSCD was able to find out more about the best practices adopted by the centre to develop the business environment ...