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Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), re-launched Al Khansaa School in Al Wazi’iyah District, Taiz Governorate, after it was restored and furnished. The launch of the school, which has 1,200 students, was attended by Mohammed Al Qamzi, ERC Representative, Mohammed Ali Al Dharafi, Director of Education in Al Wazi’iyah District, Mohammed Qassim, Principal of the School, and ...

Dubai / wam The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities at the Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the launch of its “Renew Farm Licence” online hub, as part of its digital transformation of municipal services. The technology committee at the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities is progressing ahead with the digital with the aim of achieving 100 percent ...

Sharjah / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, attended the fifth session of UAE Economic Planning Forum “UAE EPF” on Wednesday. The forum was held in Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, revealed that 55,179 non-citizen students enrolled in Emirati universities and public and private academic institutions for the 2017-2018 school year. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he explained that business management courses topped the list of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is a safe haven not just for individuals but for businesses as well, thanks to its robust regulations and strict implementation of laws for protecting copyrights and fighting all kinds of illicit trade, said Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy. Addressing the 5th International Trade Development Week here, the minister said that ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has received the prestigious Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Motherhood & Childhood in the category of ‘Best Initiative in the Support of Mother and Child’s Healthy Lifestyle’ for its Flying Nanny programme, which was announced at the Emirates Palace. The award ceremony marked International Children’s day on ...

Dubai / WAM Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP). The free-to-use platform forms part of Expo 2020’s commitment to create a long-lasting economic impact by supporting companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in line with its ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, has launched its GoFreelance permit that will enable freelance talent to work in the technology sector. This product will further enhance Dubai’s global credentials as an incubator that thrives by innovating. Introduced by Tecom Group, a member of Dubai Holding, the GoFreelance package is ...

Sharjah / Emirates Business Continuing to play a key role in educating, guiding and supporting new entrepreneurs across the emirate, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The MoU, signed by HE Najla Al-Midfa, CEO of Sheraa, and HEAbdallah Sultan Al ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Albwardy Marine Engineering, founded in Al Jadaf in 1978 by Ali Albwardy, celebrated its 40th anniversary in the UAE along with its 10th anniversary for a successful joint venture with the Dutch shipyards ‘Damen’. Albwardy Damen, a joint venture providing shipbuilding and ship repair services to the marine and oil and gas related industries in the ...