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Dubai Municipality gears up for ‘Car Free Day’

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Municipality is all geared up for the eighth edition of the “Car Free Day,” which will be held on February 5 and will see wide-ranging activities. Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said that the initiative would witness the participation of several government, semi-government, and private agencies besides the presence of a number of ...

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Shurooq strengthens safety measures at Al Khan beach

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announced the implementation of new and improved security procedures along the Al Khan beach in Sharjah, in a bid to enhance safety levels for visitors and tourists who progressively visit the beach on a frequent basis. The new safety plan aligns with Shurooq’s mission to provide all leisure, ...

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MoCCAE to build artificial habitats to ensure sustainability of marine environment

  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) will build artificial habitats to ensure the sustainability of the marine environment and step up the development of living aquatic resources in the UAE. The ministry on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in this respect with Delma Marine Industrial Supply and Marine Services Company (Delma Marine). Dr. ...

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Mohamed and Emir of Qatar discuss ties, regional issues

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on Thursday discussed ways to strengthen fraternal relations and also reviewed regional and international issues. During the meeting held ...

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UAE’s investments in space technologies exceed AED20bn

  Dubai / WAM The 7th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) will tap into space technologies. The UAE’s investments in space technologies currently exceeds AED20 billion. Held under the patronage of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this year’s theme, ‘International Investment, Path to Competitiveness and Development’, will focus ...

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Seminar highlights green building best practices

  Dubai / WAM As part of its efforts to promote sustainable and responsible practices within Dubai’s business community, the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network, recently hosted a seminar and networking event in collaboration with the Emirates Green Building Council focusing on best practices in green building. The event, held at the Chamber’s premises, was organised by the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network’s ...

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4,250 volunteering opportunities await UAE residents

  Dubai / WAM With the UAE entering the ‘Year of Giving’, as declared by the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dubai Cares announced that it will be providing volunteering opportunities to 4,250 UAE residents in 2017. Dubai Cares will be organizing volunteering opportunities locally and globally as part of its well-established initiatives such as Volunteer ...

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UAE consumers spent US$2.1bn on beauty products in 2016

  Dubai / Emirates Business The business of beauty is surging ahead in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as new research shows there’s increased spending on beauty and personal care products across the region. According to the latest figures by analysts Euromonitor International (EMI), the retail value of the GCC’s beauty and personal care market was US$9.3 billion in 2016, ...

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Smart Dubai showcases its experience at WEF

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai Office, was the official representative of Dubai at the World Economic Forum 2017 in Davos, Switzerland. As part of the forum, a panel discussion was held on global smart transformation of cities, during which Dubai’s participation held a strong presence. Along with Dubai, ...

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