December, 2016

• 14 December

  du’s world-class data centre to support customer growth

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business du launched its Data Centre and Managed Hosting Services as an innovative way to give customers a secure and scalable ICT foundation for developing their businesses in the UAE and across the MENA region. du’s Data Centre and Managed Hosting Services combine highly secure data centre facilities with network and interconnection services to give customers ...

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• 14 December

  DED-DHCA pact aims to simplify business registration for investors

  

    DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) free zone, under which the latter would be given access to the Reserve Trade Name registry of DED. The agreement is part of unifying trade name ...

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• 14 December

  NMC offers AED2,058mn for Al Zahra Hospital

    DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS NMC Health plc. (NMC), the leading integrated healthcare provider operating across the United Arab Emirates, announced the proposed acquisition of Al Zahra Hospital in Sharjah from Gulf Medical Projects Company (“GMPC”) for AED 2,058 million (approximately US$560 million). Subject to shareholder approval, the acquisition is a strategic step forward for NMC Health and will reinforce ...

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• 14 December

  ITU forum stresses importance of ICT measurement in region

    Dubai / WAM The International Telecommunications Union’s (ITU) regional forum on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) measurement was held on Wednesday in Dubai. Aimed at enhancing the countries’ capabilities in the region to produce ICT related statistics on internationally agreed standards and national methodologies and indicators, the forum witnessed a significant presence of high-level officials and national experts in ...

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• 14 December

  UAE and Russia review trade, economic partnerships

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces on Wednesday received the visiting Leonid Eduardovich Slutskii member of the State Duma of Russia, at Al Shai’ Palace. They reviewed cooperation between the UAE and Russia and the strong trade and economic partnerships ...

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• 14 December

  Abu Dhabi to become regional hub for ‘halal cruising’

  

    Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi is poised to become the regional hub for ‘Halal Cruising’, delegates heard on the final day of the 2016 Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum, taking place in the UAE capital. That is the strong message delivered by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) to senior cruise line executives, tourism ...

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• 14 December

  Tasjeel, Emirates Auction sign ‘vehicle testing services’ agreement

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Tasjeel, UAE’s one-stop-shop for all vehicle testing and registration needs, has signed an exclusive Vehicle Testing Services agreement with Emirates Auction, a leading UAE-based auction company in the Middle East founded in 2004. Tasjeel will be the sole service provider for vehicle testing and registration services for Emirates Auction as part of a three-year agreement, ...

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• 14 December

  Tadweer organises workshop on Abu Dhabi Waste Master Plan 2040

  

    Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Tadweer, the Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi, held its 2nd Stakeholder Workshop on the Abu Dhabi Waste Master Plan 2040 at the Ritz Carlton in the Capital. The event was attended by senior executives in relevant fields who actively participated in the session and shared their insights on the modeling phase of ...

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• 14 December

  Suqia highlights its achievements in Cairo session

    Dubai / WAM The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) operating under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives or MBRGI, took part in a special session organised by the Arab Water Council under the theme “Water Technology and Sustainable Development in the Arab World.” The session was part of the International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management, organised ...

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• 14 December

  ‘Special approach needed to address challenges in Arab world’

  

    Dubai / WAM The challenges faced by the conflict-ravaged Arab region require a special approach, based on comprehensive solutions such as empowering national capabilities and preparing them to make a better future, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, while attending a session of the Arab Strategy ...

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