July, 2017

• 5 July

  Ministers: Qatari response ‘negative’

  

  CAIRO / Reuters Foreign ministers from the four Arab states leading the boycott of Qatar expressed disappointment on Wednesday with the tiny Gulf nation’s “negative” response to their demands, but did not announce new sanctions against Doha. “The response the four states got was overall negative and lacked any content. We find it did not provide a basis for Qatar ...

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• 5 July

  DEWA’s app to help spur adoption of solar energy

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a web application to help customers easily decide on the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops to generate electricity from solar power. Introduced under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative, the application, dubbed ‘Shams Dubai Calculator’, will provide detailed comparisons and additional information to help consumers conveniently and smoothly ...

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• 5 July

  ADX ready to provide general clearing service

  ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) declared its technical and logistical readiness to provide general clearing service, in a move to improve performance of financial markets in the UAE and promote them among global markets over the coming period. The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) had granted Emirates NBD, the license for the service after modifications on ...

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• 5 July

  ‘World needs to increase agricultural production’

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business A UAE delegation headed by His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), is taking part in the FAO Conference 40th Session, attended by His Excellency Saqer Nasser Al Raisi, UAE Ambassador to Italy and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations’ Agencies in Rome. The 40th Session of ...

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• 5 July

  MoE workshop enhances awareness about trade fraud

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Safety of tyres and passenger vehicles was the crux of a workshop organised recently by the Ministry of Economy (MoE) as part of ongoing collaboration among all state departments concerned at the local and federal levels to ensure consumer safety and protection against all forms of commercial fraud.. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the Emirates ...

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• 5 July

  MOHAP issues warnings on use of fake medicines

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) issued 11 warnings against the use of fake pharmaceutical products marketed as food supplements and sexual enhancement products for men. The products contain undeclared ingredients and pose a high risk to patients with heart disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and those taking drugs containing nitrate. Dr Amin Hussein Al Amiri, ...

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• 5 July

  Unikai Foods to establish largest distribution facility in RAK

  

  Ras Al Khaimah / Emirates Business Unikai Foods PJSC, one of the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) conglomerates in the Middle East and North Africa region, signed an agreement on with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to establish its largest storage and distribution facility in the northern emirates. The signing ceremony was held in RAKEZ’s headquarters with Neeraj ...

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• 5 July

  Rise of e-commerce continues to shape Dubai retail market

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business JLL, the world’s leading real estate investment and advisory firm, on Wednesday released its Q2 2017 Dubai Real Estate Market Overview report which assesses the latest trends in the office, residential, retail and hotel sectors. The retail sector continues to evolve and adjust in the light of the fast pace of technological advancements, with retail brands ...

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• 5 July

  Dubai Properties releases additional units in Arabella 3

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Properties, a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager of renowned destinations across the emirate, announced the release of additional units to the third edition of the Arabella Townhouses (Arabella 3). A strategic decision, prompted by popular demand, now offers buyers and investors another chance to own property in one of the most ...

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• 5 July

  Emirates to introduce second daily flight to Brussels

  

  Dubai / WAM Emirates will introduce an additional daily flight to Brussels, complementing Emirates’ existing schedule and providing a double-daily service to customers from October 29. The new scheduled flight will be added to meet the growing demand for travel on the route. Emirates has carried over half a million passengers between Dubai and the Belgian capital since launching operations ...

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