April, 2016

• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  DEWA encourages Italian firms to invest in UAE green projects

    Milan / 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 ...

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• 14 April

  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 ...

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• 14 April

  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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• 14 April

  Etihad highlights contribution of Emirati women

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is marking the 5th anniversary of the opening of its Al Ain Contact Centre by celebrating the achievements of its 160 Emirati female employees. One third of the centre’s employees are working mothers, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to empowering women, and in particular UAE nationals, by providing ...

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