September, 2018

• 23 September

  CBD, PwC in digital innovation pact

  

  Dubai / WAM Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), and PwC Middle East, signed an agreement on an innovation programme that will help the bank in its objective to become default digital and in providing customer experience by collaborating with fintech startups, and effectively leveraging emerging technology as a tool. The agreement was signed by Dr Bernd van Linder, CEO of ...

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• 23 September

  Expo 2020 Dubai’s pavilion will become ‘magnet’ for visitors

  

  DUBAI / WAM Millions of people from around the world will have the chance to make meaningful contributions to global development goals at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Opportunity Pavilion, the final major design element to be unveiled ahead of the next World Expo. Complementing Expo 2020’s two other Thematic Pavilions, which are inspired by the subthemes of Mobility and Sustainability, the ...

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• 23 September

  DSOA opens North Park

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, opened North Park, a new public park situated near Cedre Villas project to enhance the overall resident experience and foster community spirit. The opening of the park aligns with desirable society strategy pillar that is one of ...

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• 23 September

  RTA adds 200 vehicles to smart car rental fleet

  

  Dubai / WAM Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), added 200 vehicles to the smart car rental fleet, bringing the total number to as many as 400 vehicles. The move follows the success of the initial stage and the increasing demand generated by the service, which has clocked high rates of journeys and rental hours. “The launch of this service is ...

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• 23 September

  Dubai Chamber to head working group on SME banking challenges

  

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will head a new working group, which will be responsible for engaging various public and private sector stakeholders and tackling a variety of banking challenges faced by SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs in Dubai. The announcement of the new working group was among the key recommendations outlined by industry experts who ...

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• 23 September

  17 ‘best service performance outlet’ winners honoured

  DUBAI / WAM Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Department of Economic Development (DED), has honoured 17 members of the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES), for being chosen as the ‘Best Service Performance Outlet’ in various retail categories for their exceptional customer service and commitment to ethical business practices. The winners were chosen from more than 2,000 members enrolled ...

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• 23 September

  Fewa co-host sponsor for 24th World Energy Congress

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The UAE Organising Committee of the 24th World Energy Congress and the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) have agreed on a partnership for Fewa to become a co-host sponsor of the Congress, which will be hosted by the UAE Government and will take place in Abu Dhabi in 2019. Under the patronage of His ...

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• 23 September

  DP World to host Breakbulk Middle East 2019

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Breakbulk Middle East will be held for the first time in Dubai in from February 11-12, 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), one of the most prestigious venues in the Middle East, and easily accessible from across the region and around the world. Breakbulk Middle East is one of the leading events that, and ...

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• 23 September

  Abu Dhabi unveils details of society accelerators stimulus

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Executive Committee of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council has revealed the details of 10 initiatives, as part of the society pillar of the Abu Dhabi Development Accelerator Programme ‘Ghadan 21’. These initiatives fall under three key verticals, namely, education and employment, housing and communities, and social support. Building on its continuous efforts to spur job ...

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• 23 September

  Sheikh Abdullah heads UAE delegation to UN General Assembly

  Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is leading a 107-member delegation of the UAE to the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73). Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed will address the General Assembly on September 29. The regular session, opened by Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, President of the ...

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