November, 2017

• 26 November

  Mideast’s largest construction show opens its doors in Dubai

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated Middle East’s largest construction event, The Big 5, and the co-located Big 5 Solar on Sunday. The President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Chairman of the Emirates Group also took a tour of the exhibition that covers the entire Dubai World Trade Centre ...

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• 26 November

  Smart Dubai Office gets first ‘robot receptionist’

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Smart Dubai Office (SDO), has partnered with regional technology business solutions (TBS) provider Nearbuy to host a trial of the first ‘robot receptionist’ in the Middle East. Farah, which stands 1.50 metres tall, started work today at the Smart Dubai Office headquarters in the Dubai Design District. It features a touch-screen panel where visitors to ...

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• 26 November

  ICC-UAE event examines role of trade finance

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business The UAE Chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC-UAE) and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised and hosted the 6th ICC-UAE Trade Finance Conference, which attracted the participation of more than 100 representatives from the UAE’s business community. The conference, held at Dubai Chamber’s premises, provided participants with an overview of economic ...

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• 26 November

  UBF board reviews progress of initiatives

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The Board of Directors of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, held its meeting to review the progress of the initiatives the Federation launched this year, and adopted the priorities and action plan for 2018. “Rising customer expectations, increasing cyber threats and a number of significant ...

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• 26 November

  WEEGS to host innovation, entrepreneurship sessions

  Sharjah / Emirates Business NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) will include two interactive sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation for women, with the activities hosting an array of established female entrepreneurs providing tips on how to achieve success. Taking place December 4-5 at Expo Centre Sharjah, WEEGS – ...

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• 26 November

  UAE launches renewable energy training for Pacific Island nations

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), has launched a two-year renewable energy training programme for Pacific Island countries financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid. The training is being led by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. The capacity-building initiative falls within the framework of ...

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• 26 November

  Etihad marks Grand Prix with a380 fly-past

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, once again marked the start of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a low-level fly-past over Yas Marina Circuit. The fly-past has become synonymous with the race with the flagship A380 aircraft flying over the iconic circuit at approximately 4.50pm. The A380 was ...

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• 26 November

  DFM introduces General Clearing Member service

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM), announced the launch of the General Clearing Member service (GCM), enabling approved local banks to provide brokerage firms with clearing and settlement services, following the completion of various technical and regulatory arrangements, as well as tuning the business model to accommodate the new services. With this step, brokerage firms can now outsource the ...

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• 26 November

  WGSO launches ‘Mars 2117’ project simulation video on YouTube

  

  Dubai / WAM The World Government Summit Organisation, (WGSO), launched on YouTube a virtual reality video of the ‘Mars 2117’ project, previously featured at the 5th edition of the World Government Summit in February 2017. The launch is part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to accumulate and promote cutting-edge technological advances and introduce them to governments. The video offers a ...

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• 26 November

  Xposure 2017 reinforces power of photography

  Sharjah / WAM The second edition of the International Photography Festival, Xposure, the region’s largest photography event, which witnessed the participation of some of the biggest names in international photography and leading international brands, concluded at Expo Centre Sharjah. The four-day festival, themed ‘Captivating Stories’, was organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). Xposure 2017 lit up new perspectives ...

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