DEWA organises hackathon challenge to support innovation

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a hackathon challenge to encourage its employees to innovate and create new ideas to develop DEWA’s services and achieve the happiness of its customers. This is in line with the directives of the wise leadership to encourage and enhance innovation across all areas. It also supports DEWA’s efforts to instill ...

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Global Energy Forum opens in Abu Dhabi

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Global Energy Forum, which is being held for the first time in the region, launched in Abu Dhabi on Thursday in the presence of Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and CEO of the ADNOC Group. Held under the patronage ...

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Education is UAE’s trump card to move towards post-oil era, says Al Suwaidi

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), organised on Thursday a symposium themed “Mohamed bin Zayed and Education”, which hosted a number of officials and education experts and educators. Dr Jamal Al-Suwaidi, Director-General, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), spoke about the importance of this seminar that addressed the vision and ...

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World Government Summit to commence from February 12

  Dubai / WAM The World Government Summit (WGS) announced there will be 10 new developments on the agenda of its upcoming fifth edition, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from February 12-14, 2017. The leading global event will feature the first ...

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ADSW likely to attract 38,000 attendees from 175 countries

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The 2017 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) slated to begin next Monday is expected to attract 38,000 attendees from 175 countries. Hosted by Masdar, this year’s theme is, ‘Practical Steps Towards a Sustainable Future’. The week’s anchor event, the World Future Energy Summit, WFES, will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a strong focus ...

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DIHQA 21st edition named ‘Year of Giving’

  Dubai / WAM The organising committee of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) announced that 21st edition of the global competition will take place this Ramadan under the theme ‘Year of Giving’. The move is in response to the ‘Year of Giving’ initiative instructed by the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and announced by Vice ...

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UAEREP to host ‘rain enhancement science’ workshop

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Awardees of the Second Cycle of the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) will be announced and honoured on January 17 at an awards ceremony during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The annual global event, taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, gathers leaders, entrepreneurs and technologists, and will address challenges and celebrate achievements ...

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Khalifa Foundation vows to carry out humanitarian mission in Afghanistan

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayn Foundation condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the guesthouse of the Kandahar governor and resulted in the martyrdom of a number of Emirati aid workers who were implementing humanitarian, developmental and educational projects in Afghanistan. “Despite the painful wound and the loss of dedicated men who offered the ultimate sacrifice ...

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144 accidents in Dubai as dense fog plays havoc

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Police reported 144 traffic accidents due to the thick fog that blanketed the emirate from 6 to 10 a.m. on Thursday. The Command and Control Centre of Dubai Police also received 1,257 calls on Thursday. Major Mohammed Juma Aman, Acting Director of the centre, urged motorists to be vigilant when driving during changing weather conditions and ...

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DM signs 24 pacts to ease public needs, encourage innovation

  Dubai / WAM During the past year, Dubai Municipality (DM) entered into 24 agreements and initiatives, all related to the municipality’s role in enhancing services provided to the public and at the same time boosting its capabilities as a major department in the emirate within the framework of competitiveness and organisational excellence, said Khater Al Nuaimi, Director of Customer Relations and ...

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