January, 2019

• 7 January

  ADSW to address global sustainability challenges

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM It is vital for the global community to commit to working together to address the challenges of climate change and accelerate sustainable development, UAE ministers and senior business leaders said on Monday ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019 (ADSW). The event – one of the world’s largest sustainability gatherings – takes place in the UAE ...

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• 7 January

  Dubai Customs, Indian companies exploring ways to promote trade

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs’ Director Ahmed Mahboob Musabih and Indian Consul-General in Dubai Vipul have explored ways of enhancing trade with India and tackling any challenges that may face the companies of both countries. This was discussed during the visit of a delegation headed by Vipul and included a number of businessmen, and representatives of Dubai-based Indian companies. The ...

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• 7 January

  First-ever council for women in telco sector launched in UAE

  

  Dubai / WAM Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced the launch of the UAE telco sector’s first Women’s Council as part of its commitment to empowering women and, in parallel with the UAE leadership directives, to emphasise the pivotal role women have in both society and different sectors across the country. Hanan Ahmed, EITC Women’s Council Chairwoman, said, “The Women’s ...

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• 7 January

  Morison Menon rebrands itself as Kreston Menon

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business After 25 years of professional service in the region, Morison Menon has made a strategic alignment with the 12th top global accounting network Kreston International. Announcing this progression to Kreston Menon in a press conference, Raju Menon, Chairman and Managing Partner, Kreston Menon said that with this strategic movement, the organisation is all set to enhance ...

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• 7 January

  Emirates hires 10 UAE nationals for key posts

  

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates Airlines announced a number of appointments to its commercial operations team across the Middle East, GCC and Africa, further demonstrating the airline’s commitment to strengthening its long-term commercial strategy and offer across these regions. All of the appointments bring Emirati talent into key leadership positions, either being promoted from within the organisation or through portfolio rotations, ...

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• 7 January

  Houthi militias destroy aid supply depots in Hodeidah

  

  HODEIDAH / WAM The Iranian-backed Houthi militias have shelled the storage depots of relief organisations in Hodeidah, leading to the destruction of food supplies and basic goods intended for the Yemeni people. Local eyewitnesses said that the militias deliberately shelled the storage depots, which are located 7 kilometres east of Hodeidah City, with the aim of covering up their looting ...

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• 7 January

  $2.4 trillion worth of construction projects a boost for wood industry

  

  Dubai / WAM The wood industry in the UAE is expected to boom over the next two years as the country ramps up construction activities ahead of the Expo 2020 Dubai. The wood and woodworking machinery industry will be impacted from the massive construction projects being executed as part of the build-up for the Expo 2020 Dubai. The large-scale event ...

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• 7 January

  Emirati exhibition in Brussels to reflect UAE’s values and principles

  BRUSSELS / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), will organise an exhibition, titled, “From Humanitarian Aid to Stability.” The three-day exhibition, which aims to highlight the humanitarian and development aid provided by the UAE to many countries, in coordination with the Federal National Council (FNC), will be held in Brussels starting Wednesday, at the headquarters of the European Parliament. The ...

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• 7 January

  Dubai launches smart app for real estate valuators

  

  Dubai / WAM The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), at Dubai Land Department (DLD), announced the launch of the smart application for real estate valuators ‘Taqyimee’, which will have a positive impact on the real estate valuation activities in the Emirate. The launch was attended by Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director-General of DLD; Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA; and ...

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• 7 January

  Record number of participants at Navdex 2019

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The next edition of Navdex 2019, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will witness a record number of international and local participant companies specialised in the maritime defence industry. Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre ...

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