August, 2022

• 16 August

  DFM allows DGCX brokerage firms to provide derivatives trading

  

    Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday announced that it has obtained the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to allow the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) licensed brokerage firms to become DFM derivatives members and to provide their services in the market for the first time. Currently, there are approximately 21 DGCX brokers ...

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• 16 August

  Deal signed for new era of sustainable development

  

    Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) to showcase unique technologies and solutions related to the future of environmental sustainability and renewable energy. The agreement aims to pave the way for constructive research that helps solve today’s ecological challenges. This agreement is working towards enhancing Dubai’s ...

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• 16 August

  Emirates signs codeshare deal with Aegean

    DUBAI / WAM Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership on Monday with Aegean, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via Athens, using a single ticket. Emirates will place its code on Aegean operated flights, providing customers with a convenient and seamless booking experience as well as one consistent baggage policy, to ...

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• 16 August

  Deal inked to make way for new era of sustainable development

  

    Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) to showcase unique technologies and solutions related to the future of environmental sustainability and renewable energy. The agreement aims to pave the way for constructive research that helps solve today’s ecological challenges. This agreement is working towards enhancing Dubai’s ...

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• 16 August

  Zayed University to promote inclusivity of People of Determination

  

    ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed University (ZU) has launched “The UAE Inclusive Youth Network”, which successfully educated and trained 41 students over the summer of 2022 to become peer educators and facilitators in topics related to People of Determination inclusivity, accessibility, and technology. The Youth Network, was initiated by the Department of Student Accessibility Services at Zayed University and ...

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• 16 August

  EHS launches new smart health services application

  

    Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced the launch its new Smart Health Services application to provide a bundle of health services, including booking a medical appointment, requesting a medical report, home care, and viewing medical records. The launch of the application forms part of EHS’ efforts to continuously develop its digital system and is ...

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• 16 August

  SCI sponsors 27,055 orphans globally in H1 2022

    SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Charity International (SCI) revealed that the number of orphans it has sponsored for the first half of 2022 has reached 27,055. SCI allocated AED31.6 million to sponsor the orphans in more than 21 countries around the world, in addition to sponsoring orphans inside the country in cooperation with the Sharjah Social Services Department. Mohammed Rashid ...

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• 16 August

  ‘Be’tha’ provides 1,876 scholarships to Emirati students

  

    DUBAI / WAM The Information & Communication Technology Sector Development Fund (ICT Fund) has announced that scholarships granted by the “Be’tha” programme have reached 1,876 since the launch of the programme back in 2010. The scholarships focused on developing national human cadres in ICT-related disciplines such as Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, ...

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• 16 August

  Lay Japan’s war debates to rest along with Abe

  

  Japan observed the end of World War II on Monday, an anniversary that even 77 years later remains a source of contention both domestically and overseas. Statements by the country’s leaders are routinely examined for whether their level of contrition matches expectations. In the not-too-distant past, it was often a day for prime ministers to visit Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, the ...

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• 16 August

  Facebook chatbot wasn’t a total disaster

  

  As one of the 21st Century’s most powerful data brokers, Facebook is best known for its role in sucking up the personal information of billions of users for its advertising clients. That lucrative model has led to ever-heightening risks — Facebook recently shared private messages between a Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter with police investigating the girl’s at-home abortion. ...

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