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  Bloomberg Global stocks advanced while the dollar was little changed amid optimism that the Federal Reserve’s expected rate increase signals confidence that the economy is strengthening. Italian equities and bonds surged on bank recapitalization plans. The S&P 500 Index rebounded after halting its longest rally since 2014 on Monday. European stocks reached an 11-month high as Italy’s largest lender ...

  DUBAI / WAM The UAE Cabinet launched an expanded World GovTechioneers Race, a three-category annual award designed to acknowledge government technology pioneers who provide global solutions to common global challenges. The award was launched to motivate government entities to promote creative and smart government initiatives and partnerships that would aim to provide innovative, smart solutions to help resolve common ...

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Deyaar launched a drive to help customers make the right investment choices, with a range of generous promotional offers that include zero down payments on new properties and waivers for Dubai Land department fee. Marking end of a successful year, Deyaar is launching promotion that covers some of its key residential projects – Midtown, Mont ...

  DUBAI / EMIRATES BUSINESS Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the launch of the 2016 Edition of the International Franchise Conference & Exhibition, on December 14, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The event, now in its 4th edition, is widely considered one of the most successful franchising events in the region, with discussions focused on modern ...

  DUBAI / WAM Officials from the International Chamber of Commerce-United Arab Emirates (ICC-UAE) and the ICC World Chambers Federation met in Dubai to discuss ways of boosting co-operation and communication, and encouraging the private sector to benefit from the chambers’ services. During the meeting, Humaid Mohammed bin Salim, Chairman of the ICC-UAE Board, briefed Peter Mihok, Chair of the ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The second edition of the Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament convened a panel of experts who examined the geopolitical, socioeconomic, educational, environmental and technological megatrends that are shaping our future and changing the world and how it is governed. Under the title ‘Reimagining the Future: The Megatrends Shaping Our World’ led byJohn ...

  AJMAN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, on Monday received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Ni Jian, in his office at the Emiri Court. The ambassador went to greet Sheikh Humaid on the occasion of the beginning of his tenure in the UAE. During the meeting, ...

  AJMAN / WAM Ajman University has announced a partnership with the University Network of the UN, UNI, UN-Habitat’s partnership with universities worldwide. UNI, previously known as HPUI, the Habitat Partner University Initiative, was introduced as a means of promoting cooperation between UN-Habitat and institutions of higher education, as well as facilitating exchange and cooperation among universities globally. UNI promotes ...

  DUBAI / WAM As the first mega-event of its kind in the region, Expo 2020 Dubai offers an unprecedented opportunity for designers, manufacturers and retailers to reach a global audience of 25 million people in one place. Beginning in 2017, tenders will be accepted for a range of retail products, including souvenirs and collectibles. Expo 2020 Dubai will accept ...

  ABU DHABI/ WAM The UAE Research programme for Rain Enhancement Science, UAEREP, is participating in the American Geophysical Union, AGU, Autumn Meeting from December 12th-16th, in San Francisco, United States. The delegation, led by Alya Al Mazroui, Manager of the UAE Research programme for Rain Enhancement Science, includes Mohamed Al Mheiri, Head of Media and Marketing Services, Sufian Farrah, Senior ...