Dubai / WAM The US – UAE Cybersecurity Forum, which Dubai will host on Wednesday, aims to inform about public policy discussions in the UAE, drive bilateral collaboration in cybersecurity and encourage co-operation amongst industry stakeholders, the organisers said. The forum is being organised by the US Chamber of Commerce, The American Business Council in Dubai, Dubai Chamber and Dubai …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market, and the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, Guernsey FSC, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-operate on supervisory matters, exchange of information, as well as to foster high regulatory practice in both jurisdictions. Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the FSRA and William Mason, Director-General …

  Dubai / WAM Dubai South and Expo 2020 Dubai are collaborating at this year’s Cityscape Global to showcase the legacy that will be generated by the Expo and how it forms a part of the residential lifestyle opportunities for thousands of individuals within Dubai South in the run up to, and post, the mega-event. The Expo 2020 site in the …

  Dubai / WAM The Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) recently organised a forum for the machinery and equipment sector, entitled, ‘Energy Engineering Technologies’, which was attended by companies operating in the niche field of energy engineering. The machinery and equipment sector, which occupies over 3.1 million square metres in Jafza, has over 29,000 employees, almost 21 percent of the total workforce …

  Dubai / WAM The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement to be the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of “Innovation Live!”, an initiative aligned with the UAE National Innovation Strategy and Vision 2021. Facilitated by MEED, “Innovation Live!” responds to the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance, and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, approved the awarding of a AED1 billion contract for the construction of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, the biggest cultural project in the Arab world. Construction work will commence in September 2016 and be completed by …

  Dubai / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to complete the construction of the Emirates Soil Museum in the Emirate of Dubai. The museum, a unique hub for soil education, will be the first of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Countries and the Middle East …

  Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) recently organised its sixth forum on human resources to enhance internal communication and promote staff connectivity. Speaking on the occasion, Mohammed Saqr Al Nuaimi, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for Institutional and Support Services, emphasised the importance of organising forums according to directives from Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Economy recently organised a workshop to discuss the terms of the Trade Facilitation Convention of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and its implementation in relation to international trade. Organised at the Ministry’s office in Abu Dhabi, the workshop was attended by representatives from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dubai …

  Dubai / WAM The Emirates Group in collaboration with the General Electric company, Etisalat and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) on Tuesday announced the launch of a joint initiative targeting young entrepreneurs and students in the UAE. The joint initiative, called ‘Intelak’ (taking off), will bring together selected entrepreneurs and students from across the UAE to participate in a travel, …