Dubai / Emirates Business During the gala dinner at the closing of the International Conference on Medical Regulation, Dr. Reem Othman, Saudi German Hospital Group UAE’s CEO, received an honour, in the presence of HE Humaid Al Qatami, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in recognition of the hospital’s efforts and sponsorship of the conference, which was held ...

MUMBAI / WAM The sixth meeting of the UAE – India High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held on Monday in Mumbai to review the progress on agreed actions from the previous meeting held in Abu Dhabi in January 2018 and to elaborate a number of new key issues of mutual importance. The meeting was co-chaired by His ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that infrastructure projects in Dubai and the UAE are a key part of the country’s comprehensive development plans and play a vital role in enhancing the economic environment. His Highness further said that the happiness and welfare ...

Dubai / WAM The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has launched its latest initiatives and upgraded services at Gitex Technology Week 2018, under the Abu Dhabi government pavilion. Khalifa Fund participation falls in line with an aim of enhancing excellence, innovation, and creativity in the country and keeping with its mission to prepare the next generation of Emirati entrepreneurs and ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Space Agency has become a member of the International Space Education Board (ISEB), following a unanimous vote by the organisation’s founding members that took place towards the end of the 69th International Astronautical Congress in Bremen, Germany, last week. The UAE’s representation will provide the first regional input to the group’s objectives of increasing literacy ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), will hold two exhibitions at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 23-25. The announcement came during a press conference, where Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Dewa Managing Director and CEO, provided details on the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (Wetex 2018), and the 3rd Dubai Solar Show. ...

Dubai / WAM Etisalat is presenting a major digital showcase in ‘Future of Mobility’, bringing global leaders in autonomous transport to Dubai and providing an insight into the future at this year’s Gitex Technology Week. This latest bid highlight Etisalat’s objectives and role in the ‘Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy’ that aims to transform 25 percent of the total transportation in ...

Dubai / WAM The opening of the 38th Gitex Technology Week has boosted local and international conviction that the UAE’s ambition to be the world’s number one smart service hub by 2021, is an ambition with a centralised mindset and a defined executive programme, said, Mohammed Jalal Alrayssi, Executive Director of the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The exhibition, which is ...

Bloomberg The UK and the European Union are on course to miss a key milestone on the road to a Brexit deal after talks hit a roadblock on Sunday. Negotiations are now paused, putting pressure on leaders to step into the breach later this week. A weekend of intense negotiations—including a surprise dash by Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab to meet ...

Bloomberg The Republic of Macedonia’s parliament is facing a vote that will either help approve a deal opening the way to NATO and European Union entry or trigger an early election. The former Yugoslav nation is at the center of the struggle between Russia and the West for sway over Europe’s most volatile region. Prime Minister Zoran Zaev’s government is ...