August, 2016

• 25 August

  DED launches second cycle of DSES Customer Service Week

  

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Ali Ibrahim, Deputy Director General of the Department of Economic Development (DED) inaugurated the second cycle of the ‘Customer Service Week’ organised as part of the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) at the Dubai Festival City Mall. Held August 25-27, the Customer Service Week is part of DED’s strategic objective of enhancing service excellence and customer ...

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• 25 August

  Khalifa, VP and Mohamed extend condolences to Italy earthquake victims

    Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathies to victims of the Italy earthquake, which hit the Lazio region and resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. He also expressed his condolences to the families ...

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• 25 August

  Dubai announces crude oil price for November

  

    Dubai / WAM The Department of Oil Affairs of the Government of Dubai has announced that it has notified customers that the official price of Dubai crude oil to be delivered in November will be US$0.15 less than the average daily settlement price of the Oman Crude Oil Financial Contract in Dubai Mercantile Exchange for contracts being traded during the ...

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• 25 August

  Arab Youth Council for Integrated Devp praises UAE women

    Cairo / WAM The Arab Youth Council for Integrated Development on Wednesday praised the UAE for being an ideal model for women empowerment. In a statement to WAM, Chairwoman and founder of the council, Mushira Abu Ghali, said the designation of August 28 as Emirati Women’s Day reflects the UAE’s keen interest in celebrating the significant role being played by ...

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• 25 August

  SBWC explores strategic ventures in London, Cardiff

  

    Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), recently led a women delegation to the United Kingdom, aimed at inspiring and motivating businesswomen from the UAE to scale up their home-based business activities more professionally and competitively. The SBWC is an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA). Headed by Ameera BinKaram, Vice-Chairperson of NAMA and Chairperson of SBWC, ...

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• 25 August

  Al Noor Hospital introduces ‘dialysis treatment at home’

    Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Al Noor Hospital Airport Road Branch has announced that it has recently introduced peritoneal dialysis, which is a form of dialysis that allows patients with impaired kidney function or those with complete kidney failure to receive their dialysis treatment in the comfort of their own homes. Dialysis is usually delivered through two treatment modalities: ...

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• 25 August

  Electric car charging station installed near Ibn Battuta Gate

  

    Dubai / Emirates Business An electric car charger has been installed at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai and is available for use by electric car owners. Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate has committed to being a sustainable and socially responsible property through the adaption of various ecological practices and applications. The property aspires towards the conservation of energy ...

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• 25 August

  Investment in clean energy to top WETEX agenda in Dubai

  

    Dubai / WAM Investing in clean energy will top the agenda of discussions during the 18th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2016) which will be organised under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan ...

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• 25 August

  Arab League hails UAE women’s achievements

  

    Cairo / WAM The Emirati women have made their presence felt in different walks of life thanks to the relentless efforts made by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, in areas of development and empowerment, an ...

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• 25 August

  Amal Al Qubaisi salutes Mother of the Emirates

    Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) sent a cable of greetings to HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, on the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day. “The Emirati Women’s ...

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