July, 2017

• 15 July

  New initiative launched to boost financial planning, cash forecasts

  

  DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources have launched the first phase of the ‘e-link’ project between the Financial Planning System, the electronic federal budget, “Hyperion”, and the Human Resources Information Management System in the Federal Government, “Bayanati”. The project has been launched to enhance financial planning and cash forecasts, support ...

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• 15 July

  RTA chief in France to inspect works on new trains for Dubai Metro

  

  DUBAI / WAM A delegation from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) headed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, visited France to check on the progress of work in the manufacturing of 50 new trains for the Dubai Metro. These trains will be supplied by the French Alstom Company as part ...

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• 15 July

  Abu Dhabi QCC inks cooperation deals with ADDC

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), the entity responsible for developing quality infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has signed two cooperation agreements with Abu Dh- abi Distribution Company (ADDC) to issue conformity certificates for Low Voltage Switchgear (LVSG) products as well as for the services offered by personnel performing wiring installation work. Under ...

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• 15 July

  DIFC Courts wins global tech award

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai’s DIFC Courts have been recognised by the world’s largest organisation of court management professionals for their work to improve access to justice through the application of technology. The DIFC Courts’ new Smart Small Claims Tribunal (SCT), which enables parties to access justice from anywhere in the world, was selected as a one of the year’s ...

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• 15 July

  TCA Abu Dhabi workshop focuses on traditional Emirati handicrafts

  AL AIN / WAM The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) announced the launch of a series of weekly workshops exploring the history and heritage of traditional Emirati handicrafts at Al Ain Palace Museum. Running from July to October, 2017 as part of Al Ain Palace Museum’s ongoing public programme, the series of workshops explores some of ...

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• 15 July

  Dubai calls on global innovative firms to address key challenges

  

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai is calling on the world’s most innovative companies to help find solutions to key strategic challenges as registration opens for the third cycle of Dubai Future Accelerators, the world’s fastest growing business accelerators programme, which is run by Dubai Future Foundation. The third cycle, to be held over nine weeks starting in October this year, will ...

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• 15 July

  Real estate registration ‘offices’ in Dubai save AED45mn annually

  DUBAI / WAM The launch of the Real Estate Registration Trustees Offices has helped the Dubai Land Department (DLD) save approximately AED45 million annually through 18 offices across Dubai, said Saad Abdulla Al Hammadi, Director of Finance and Administrative Affairs at the DLD. The Real Estate Registration Trustees Offices are playing an important role in fulfilling the department’s vision of ...

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• 15 July

  SCCI gears up for Costa Rica visit to enhance bilateral ties

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced that a high-level delegation is preparing for a visit to the Republic of Costa Rica, to enhance bilateral economic relations and serve mutual interest to achieve more growth and prosperity between the two countries. The delegation will include officials from a number of government agencies, representatives of ...

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• 15 July

  Dubai Economy issues over 10k commercial licenses during H1

  DUBAI / WAM The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) Sector at Dubai Economy has registered record results in the number of licenses issued in the first half of 2017 with 10,455 commercial licenses issued at an average of 1,743 licenses per month, while the total number of licenses renewed was 71,831 at a monthly average of 11,971. These results underline ...

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• 15 July

  ADU aims to align education with labor market needs

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) Career Development Department has begun preparations to implement a comprehensive plan of events, activities and initiatives that enhance career opportunities for graduates, and provide them, even before graduating, with support and guidance they need to succeed on career paths. The plan will include interactive training programs and specialized workshops aimed at ...

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