January, 2017

• 1 January

  BOC to play role in UAE’s key infra projects

    Dubai / WAM The Bank of China is expected to play a role in some of the UAE’s most important projects, including infrastructure, tourism, real estate, trade and logistics. Dubai has a wide network of economic relations with several countries, however, its ties with China are deep and unique, particularly in terms of the Dubai Government’s vision to expand these ...

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• 1 January

  ‘Sharjah Int’l Award for refugee advocacy and support’ launched

  

    Sharjah / WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ (UNHCR) Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has launched the ‘Sharjah ...

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• 1 January

  VP approves ‘Year of Giving’ logo

  

    Dubai / WAM Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has approved the official logo of the ‘Year of Giving 2017’, to be used by all local, government and media entities in all campaigns, programmes and initiatives related to the initiative. The design of the logo reflects all meanings of giving, ...

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• 1 January

  UAE’s ‘Convoys of Giving’ launched in Abu Dhabi

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM A “UAE’s Convoys of Giving” project was launched in Abu Dhabi under the Zayed Giving Initiative to promote a culture of philanthropic work among the youth of the world. The “UAE’s Convoys of Giving,” a community programme, will work towards ensuring cohesiveness in society and promoting a culture of co-operation and voluntary work. These will bring ...

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• 1 January

  DEWA to build world’s tallest, smartest hqrs

  

    Dubai / WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently welcomed a high-level 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. During the meeting, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer highlighted the features of DEWA’s new headquarters named ...

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• 1 January

  Ajman to introduce electric car next month

    Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has been briefed by officials about an electric car that will be introduced in the emirate in January 2017. The specifications of the eco-friendly vehicle and the Public Transport Corporation’s strategy for the next year were explained in detail by ...

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• 1 January

  1.8mn people in Dubai used public transport on New Year’s eve

  

    Dubai / WAM The number of passengers riding public transit on New Year’s Eve 2017 in Dubai reached 1,793,691 riders, according to statistics released by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The metro network carried 769,817 riders, made up of 509,089 riders using the Red Line, and 260,728 riders on the Green Line. The Tram served 32,850 riders, while public ...

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• 1 January

  Speed limit on Maliha Road reduced to 100km/h

    Sharjah / WAM In order to improve road safety, the Sharjah Police have recommended lowering the speed limit along the Maliha Road, particularly the section between Al Badea Bridge and Sheikh Khalifa Road exit, from 120 km/h to 100 km/h. The new speed limit has become effective with the beginning of 2017. The decision was taken on the basis of ...

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• 1 January

  Korean Air pledges to tighten ‘grip’ on unruly passengers

  

    Seoul / AFP Korean Air said it would let its crew use stun guns more aggressively and put more male staff aboard flights to clamp down on violence, after an incident involving an unruly passenger. South Korea’s flag carrier said it was tightening security after 1980s US pop singer Richard Marx lashed out at the company on social media ...

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• 1 January

  Online shopping app gains ground in UAE

  

    Emirates Business Club Factory, the international smartphone shopping application, has witnessed significant growth since its launch in the Middle East. The one-stop shopping destination ranks amongst the top 10 free shopping apps in the UAE with home décor, handbags, beauty products, and clothes as the top five most popular products amongst users. Bringing over one million products together on ...

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