August, 2016

• 23 August

  UAE joins Advisory Centre on WTO Law

    Abu Dhabi / WAM The United Arab Emirates has become the 33rd developing country member of the WTO to join the Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL) after the Federal Cabinet’s approval – upon a recommendation submitted by the Ministry of Economy – of the signing of the Protocol of Accession to the Agreement Establishing the ACWL. Commenting on the ...

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• 23 August

  DEWA establishes Cyber Defence Centre

  

    Dubai / WAM The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has established a 24/7 Cyber Defence Centre, CDC, the first government organisation in Dubai to have such safeguard, in adherence with the vision of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to make Dubai the smartest city in the world. ...

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• 23 August

  Al Tayer stresses RTA’s keenness on safety of bus riders in Dubai

  

    Dubai / WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), stressed that the safety of public transport riders in Dubai is of paramount importance in RTA’s strategic vision “Safe and Smooth Transport for All”. Public buses are highly popular amongst commuters, and a crucial transit mode in the ...

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• 23 August

  Sharjah to host 35th edition of SIBF in November

  

    Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 35th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will take place in November at the Expo Centre Sharjah. This year’s edition of SIBF has a special significance as it is not only marking 35 years since its inception, but also celebrates 2016 being declared as the UAE’s ...

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• 23 August

  Majid Al Futtaim to expand City Centre Ajman in AED600mn plan

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, on Tuesday announced a comprehensive redevelopment of City Centre Ajman that will see the mall almost double in size, from 29,000 to 52,000 sqm. With an estimated cost of AED 600 million, the expanded City Centre Ajman ...

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• 23 August

  Dubai to organise second edition of UIEF in October

    Dubai / WAM The UAE Ministry of Economy and the Consulate-General of India have announced that the second edition of the UAE India Economic Forum (UIEF) is set to take place on October 19-20 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Building on the success of the event s first edition last year, the Consulate-General of India, in association with UMS Conferences, said ...

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• 23 August

  UAE offers $1bn to Egypt’s Central Bank for six years

    Dubai / WAM The UAE has offered a financial deposit worth US$1 billion to the Arab Republic of Egypt at the Central Bank of Egypt for a period of 6 years. The deal was signed by Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and Tarek Amer, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, in ...

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• 23 August

  Sobha launches new freehold apartments at Hartland Greens on Dubai Water Canal

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business Sobha Group, the leading premium real estate developer, announced the release of new freehold apartments at Sobha Hartland Greens, which are luxurious and exclusive eight storey apartment buildings located on the Dubai Water Canal. It is part of an eight million sq.ft resort-style luxury housing project with unrivalled cityside, waterside living and 30% green space ...

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• 23 August

  Ghana to host Africa Dubai Precious Metals Forum

    Dubai / WAM The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Dubai government authority dedicated to enhancing Dubai’s position as a global gateway for commodity trade, has announced the second edition of the Africa Dubai Precious Metals Forum (‘ADPMF’ or the ‘Forum’). The forum, which will focus on the theme ‘Connecting Africa to the World,’ will be held at the Kempinski ...

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• 23 August

  Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Al Ain Zoo sign MoU

  

    Al Ain / Emirates Business The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium Public Institution agreed to join forces when it comes to spreading environmental awareness. The agreement came in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Monday between Eng. Aisha Al Abdooli, Director of Environmental Awareness and Education Department ...

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