July, 2018

• 30 July

  DIFC Courts, Smart Dubai to launch blockchain taskforce

  

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have partnered with Smart Dubai to create the world’s first Court of the Blockchain. Building on existing dispute resolution services, the alliance will initially explore how to aid verification of court judgments for cross-border enforcement. The partnership is the first step in creating a blockchain-powered future for the judiciary which ...

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• 30 July

  UAE leads in tolerance, coexistence and giving around the world

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has established its stature as a leading country in terms of spreading the values of humanity and the spirit of giving and peaceful coexistence between communities and has become a driver of cooperation, tolerance, and dialogue between religions around the world. International organisations highlighted the UAE’s international efforts to adopt and promote humanitarian values, ...

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• 30 July

  Nama promotes cross-cultural initiatives in Brazil

  SHARJAH / WAM Women Advancement Establishment (Nama), and its entities are currently in preparation for their first large-scale international mission to Brazil, Sao Paulo, starting August 2, with leading Brazilian organisations, entrepreneurs and market leaders dedicated to boosting women’s participation opportunities in economy and society. Nama, along with its three affiliates: the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), Irthi Contemporary Crafts ...

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• 30 July

  Etihad Airways ramps up services to Canada

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Effective October 28, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Canada’s largest city, Toronto, from three to five weekly services. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, featuring 40 seats in Business Class and 340 in Economy Class. Robin Kamark, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “We are thrilled ...

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• 30 July

  TRA organises lecture on security awareness

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The General Authority for Regulating the Telecommunications Sector (TRA), organised a staff security awareness lecture entitled, “We Are All Partners in Our Nation’s Security,” to strengthen the strategic partnership and create security and national awareness among segments of society. The lecture, held in cooperation with Al Ameen Service, detailed the importance of involving citizens and residents ...

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• 30 July

  Dubai Municipality wins 11 awards in first half of 2018

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has won 11 local and international awards during the first half of 2018. Ahmed Al Louz, Acting Director of the Knowledge Management Department, noted that the participation in various local and international forums was part of the municipality’s endeavour to be a leader in the race for excellence and achievements. “The highest participation was in ...

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• 30 July

  Challenges for Dubai Future Accelerators announced

  DUBAI / WAM Etisalat Digital on Monday announced its new set of challenges for the 5th cohort of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA), focusing on creating smart innovative solutions based on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. The partnership with the government-supported accelerator is part of Etisalat Digital strategy to bring the latest technologies and innovations to enable a ...

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• 30 July

  Shurooq, BESIX ink deal for waste treatment plant in Sharjah

  

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), and BESIX, the region’s leading company operating in infrastructure concessions and construction, has signed a joint venture agreement to operate and maintain an existing wastewater treatment plant in Al Saja’a, Sharjah. The newly formed company, called QATRA, will continue developing and expanding the wastewater infrastructure in line with Sharjah’s masterplan ...

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• 30 July

  MBRF, UNDP promote Global Knowledge Index

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised workshops and meetings in Singapore, the first stop in a series to be held around the world to promote the Global Knowledge Index as a tool for sustainable development and the betterment of society. The main objective from these ...

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• 30 July

  UAE Public Policy Forum to kick off in 2019

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The third UAE Public Policy Forum will take place in Dubai in January 2019, the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), announced. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the upcoming Forum, titled ‘Accelerating SDGs Implementation: Future Policy ...

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