September, 2016

• 8 September

  Petroleum sector must look at new energy landscape

    ABU DHABI / WAM Oil and gas giants are calling for greater industry collaboration and an increased focus on operational efficiency, as global energy leaders prepare to gather in the UAE capital for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2016) in November. Established as the world’s most influential exhibition and conference for the oil and …

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• 8 September

  DEWA takes part in Photovoltaica 2016

    CASABLANCA / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in the 2nd International Solar Energy Exhibition and Conference, Photovoltaica, which is organised under the patronage of H M King Mohammed VI of Morocco from September 7-9. In his speech at the conference, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said, “Today, UAE-Moroccan relations are growing …

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• 8 September

  UAE and Egypt discuss ways to bring peace, security to region

  

    Cairo / WAM President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El Sisi, received on Thursday at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the UAE and Egypt, issues of mutual concern, and the latest regional and international developments. …

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• 8 September

  Mohammed issues resolution on formation of Board of DIMC

    Dubai / WAM In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Resolution No. (13) of 2016 on the formation of the Board of Dubai International Marine Club. Pursuant to the Resolution, the new Board is chaired by Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar. The other members of …

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• 8 September

  Dubai Customs rolls out ‘Reading is Life’ online library

    Dubai / WAM The Corporate Communication Department of Dubai Customs, DC, launched a new project aiming to promote the culture of reading and research amongst the DC community. The “Reading is Life” project will be implemented by establishing an online library accessible to all booklovers via Dubai Customs’ intranet website. Employees can explore detailed summaries of selected Arabic and international …

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• 8 September

  Emirates NBD hosts employee wellness fair across UAE

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates NBD Group, a leading financial institution in the region, held its inaugural Employee Wellness Fair for thousands of employees across the United Arab Emirates. With over 33 partners ranging from hospital and clinics to gym and yoga centers, Emirates NBD Group hosted various activities and knowledge sharing workshops across its premises including its offices …

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• 8 September

  FUNN announces shortlist for SICFF filmmaking competition

    Sharjah / WAM A total of 121 films from 33 countries will be screened next month at the 4th annual Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF). This year, 425 films from 59 countries were presented for review, a significant increase from the last year, when 286 films from 50 countries were submitted. The films are geared towards children aged 12-year-old …

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• 8 September

  RTA receives Kazakhstani delegation

    Dubai / WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and a Kazakhstani delegation headed by Asset Issekeshev, Mayor of Astana City, have discussed cooperation between the two sides. During the meeting, the Kazakhstani delegation was briefed on the RTA’s achievements and activities since its inception. The meeting …

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• 8 September

  MoI awards citizenship to 26 candidates born to Emirati mothers

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Interior (MoI) presented citizenship documents of the UAE to 26 children of Emirati mothers at a ceremony organised by the General Directorate of Naturalisation in Abu Dhabi, as per a federal decree issued by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The awarding of the citizenship highlighted the vision of the …

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• 8 September

  ‘53 govt initiatives to help Dubai target 20mn tourists by 2020’

  

    Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, affirmed that he would closely monitor the progress of the tourism industry in Dubai so as to fulfil the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to welcome 20 million tourists by …

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