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UAE’s Corporate Sector Stepping Up To Boost Breast Cancer Awareness
The ’Pink Caravan Corporate Wellness Day’ has already recorded several beneficiaries across numerous corporates starting from this April.
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Dubai FDI Delegation Promotes Dubai In Denver
Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of Dubai Economy, held a seminar to promote the Dubai Advantage and showcase the investment opportunities and facilities provided in Dubai to US investors.
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Opening Al Yalayis, Al Asayel Streets Improvement Project
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Saturday 14 September 2019, Al Yalayis and Al Asayel Streets Improvement Project.
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Five Best And Worst Government Centres Revealed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today revealed the UAE’s top five and bottom governement centres following a comprehensive evaluation.
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Briefing Delegation Of Ajman Municipality About Buildings And Facility Management Practices
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has shared its management practices in buildings and facilities with a visiting delegation from Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department.
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Zoutons launches in UAE
In 2013, Zoutons launched as a coupon aggregator website which served the sole purpose of providing users with the best deals and coupons
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Dublin Arabic Film Festival Presented By Dubai Duty Free To Open At The Irish Film Festival Game Of Thrones Star Liam Cunningham Announced As Inaugural Festival Patron
The sixth annual Dublin Arabic Film Festival (DAFF), curated by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jim Sheridan and Festival Director Zahara Moufid, will open on Friday, October 4th at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) in Dublin’s Temple Bar.
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Hyperion Announces Merger Of Howden And RKH
In the UK, and effective 1 October 2019, Andy Bragoli, in addition to his role as CEO of RKH, will lead a newly formed UK Broking Executive Committee, which will sit above both RKH and Howden UK.
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Trust In UAE Banking Sector Shows 6% Increase, Reveals UBF Survey
The UAE Banks Federation, UBF, has unveiled the results of its 2018 Trust Index Survey, revealing that 74 percent of respondents had high trust in the UAE banking sector, up from 68 percent in 2017. This is the fourth consecutive year UBF carries out this survey.
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DIFC One Of Top 25 Innovation Labs By Global Finance
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) and home to the largest, most developed FinTech ecosystem in the region.
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RTA’s Smart Systems Process 180k Transactions In 7 Months
In the first seven months of this year, smart service systems of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have processed as much as 178,009 transactions.
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Virgin Megastore To Exclusively Sell Global Village VIP Packs This September
What better way to start the Dubai outdoor season than with Global Village opening its doors for its 24th season on October 29th, 2019.
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Al Tayer Explores Cooperation In Autonomous Transport With German Delegation
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has received HE Holger Mahnicke.
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Dubai House Sales Hit 4-Year High In Summer Of 2019, Reveals Property Finder
Residential sales transactions in Dubai in the summer of 2019 are at a four-year high, according to statistics from Data Finder, a real estate insights and data platform under the Property Finder Group.
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National Programme For Happiness And Wellbeing Launches Nutrition Labelling Policy
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Nutrition Labelling Policy.
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OSI Executive Team Discusses Issuance Of National Digital Transformation Report
The report aims to shed light on the most important achievements in digital transformation in the country, as well as dealing with the methodology of preparing the National Digital Transformation Report.
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Youth Council Ponders Future-Shaping Concepts
RTA’s Youth Council held a workshop entitled ’Youth Community’ at ’Youth Hub X’, Emirates Towers, Dubai. About 30 employees of RTA took part in the workshop, which is a part of the annual creative events held by the Council.
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Media In UAE To Celebrate Dubai’s Selection As Capital Of Arab Media For 2020
The meeting discussed various initiatives and ideas to promote Dubai’s status as the capital of Arab Media and further cement its position as a leading regional and global media hub.
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Dubai-Sharjah Ferry Line Lifts 48k Passengers Since Inauguration
Ferry service shuttling between Dubai and Sharjah has ferried (47,843) passengers, since the service inauguration on July 27th 2019.
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Emirates Islamic Marks World Literacy Day
On the occasion of World Literacy day, Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, organised various events at the bank’s headquarters in Dubai Healthcare City.
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Dubai To Host ICOMIA World Marina Conference 2020
Dubai will host the prestigious International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, World Marina Conference 2020 in autumn, bringing the international event to the Middle East for the very first time.
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Dubai Pulse Platform Attracts 1.5 Million International Visits
Smart Dubai revealed that its flagship data platform, Dubai Pulse, the backbone of the emirate’s smart transformation, has made a significant leap in terms of international appetite for the data it publishes, registering 1.5 million visits as of August 2019.
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Dubai Metro Accomplishes A Decade Of Happy Journeys For 1.5 b Riders
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is celebrating (Monday) September 9th, 2019, the 10th anniversary of Dubai Metro, which had been inaugurated on 09/09/2009.
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31 Innovative Global Start-Ups To Participate In The Third Edition Of DIFC FinTech Hive’s 2019 Accelerator Programme
In line with the continuous growth and development of the Dubai International Financial Centre’s financial innovation ecosystem, the DIFC FinTech Hive, announced today the commencement of the 2019 edition of its accelerator programme.
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Inaugural Dubai Duty Free Summer Sportsfest A Resounding Success
The inaugural Dubai Duty Free Summer SportsFest held at Dubai Sportsplex ended on a high note last week which saw the Back Office & Cash Office Dragons Team declared as the ’Overall Winner’.
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SHUAA Capital Signs An Agreement Exiting Non-Core Businesses
SHUAA Capital psc (SHUAA), the UAE-based financial services group which recently completed a transformational merger with Abu Dhabi Financial Group L.L.C. (ADFG).
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DIFC Celebrates Emirati Cuisine With Curated Dining Experience
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the city’s most pioneering culinary destination, is celebrating the origins of Emirati cuisine with a curated dining experience that will see local flavours elevated into a fine-dining setting.
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DME Welcomes Macquarie Futures USA As Clearing Member
Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME), the premier international energy futures and commodities exchange in the Middle East, today announced the approval of Macquarie Futures USA LLC as a Clearing Member, to clear and settle trades carried out by its regional and international customers on DME.
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Stepping Up Awareness Efforts In The Start Of New School Year
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) started the new academic year with an array of awareness-raising events targeting both students and motorists.
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RTA Raises The Bar For Training School Bus Drivers, Supervisors
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a new package of training programmes for school transport drivers and supervisors designed by specialised international institutes.
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Dubai Taxi Lifts 1 Million Passengers Arriving At Dubai Airports
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) stepped up its efforts to serve passengers arriving through Dubai Airports, following the summer vacation. DTC took several measures to facilitate the running of taxi service at the three airports in collaboration with the Airports Management.
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Allied Investment Partners Is Set To Invest More Than AED 5 Billion Over The Next Four Years
Allied Investment Partners PJSC ("AIP"), a leading wealth and asset management firm based in the United Arab Emirates, is planning to expand its existing service offering over the next four years and invest over AED 5 Billion under different investment themes.
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Raising The Bar For Training School Bus Drivers, Supervisors
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a new package of training programmes for school transport drivers and supervisors designed by specialised international institutes.
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Emirates Islamic Launches Exclusive Cashbacksouk.ae Portal
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, today announced the launch of Cashbacksouk.ae, an online shopping portal exclusively for Emirates Islamiccardholders allowing them to earn up to 25% cashback across more than 1,500 local and international brands.
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’Tech Taxi’ Provides Free WiFi, Digital Services To Riders
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the implementation of ’Tech Taxi’ initiative to drive the digitisation of taxi services in Dubai. It involves providing free WiFi internet in Dubai taxis and a package of digital services to taxi riders.
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Dubai FDI Set To Lead Investments Promotion To Houston And Denver
Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of the Department of Economic Development(DED) in Dubai, has announced that it is all set for its next investment mission to Houston in the state of Texas and Denver in Colorado.
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Manchester City Global Trophy Tour Makes Stop At Etisalat HQ
As part of the UAE leg of Manchester City’s 2019 global Trophy Tour, Etisalat today hosted the tour at its Abu Dhabi headquarters to celebrate the club’s record-breaking 2018/19 season with fans.
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UAE Helps People From Around The World Achieve The Unimaginable
Speaking on behalf of the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development, Al Eter welcomed an audience of over 10,000 participants from 46 nations to the UAE.
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Highlights Importance Of Emiratis’ Empowerment Initiatives
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has directed the General Secretariat of the Executive Council to lead the efforts of Emiratisation and human development in Dubai.
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Local Wins US$1 Million In Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion
A UAE national has joined the long list of dollar millionaire in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held today at Concourse C, Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.
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RTA Cuts Refund Time Of Nol Card Balance To 8 Days
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a number of improvements on the refund period of nol card and ticket’s balance in line with its commitment to bring more happiness to users of nol cards.
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Purchase The Device On A 24-Month Contract And Enjoy Free Monthly Device Rental For The Rest Of 2019
Etisalat announced that the all-new Samsung Galaxy Note10 is available across its business centres and retail stores from 1st September 2019.
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Expanding Tamkeen Programme To Cover Training Of 100 Citizens, Residents
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded the third edition of Tamkeen with RTA programme, which is meant for training Emiratis who had been seeking jobs for one year since graduation, to include residents.
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DHCC Introduces Guidelines To Meet The Projected Demand For Dentists In Dubai
An increased number of international qualifications have been added to licensing guidelines for general dentists who are interested to practise in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), announced the free zone’s regulator, Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Regulatory (DHCR).
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Emirates NBD Announces Intention To Increase Foreign Ownership Limit To 40%
Emirates NBD Bank, Emirates NBD, today announced its intention to increase Foreign Ownership Limit, FOL, to 40 percent in the future, and will seek necessary approvals from its shareholders and the relevant regulatory authorities, in due course.
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Dubai Healthcare City Introduces Guidelines To Meet Projected Demand For Dentists
An increased number of international qualifications have been added to licensing guidelines for general dentists who are interested to practice in Dubai Healthcare City, DHCC, announced the free zone’s regulator, Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Regulatory.
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RTA Holds Workshops About Regulating Cable Cars Safety Systems
A host of senior executives from both parties attended the workshops headed by Nasir Abu Shehab, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance; and Nada Jasim, Director of Safety, Risk, Regulation and Planning, from RTA.
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Emirates Islamic Marks Emirati Women’s Day
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today marked the fifth annual Emirati Women’s day with an event at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.
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DHA To Update Electronic Patient Medical Records System In Q1 2020
Dubai Health Authority’s Electronic Medical Record System known as Salama will be updated by the first quarter of 2020.
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Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) Supports Expo 2020
His Excellency Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), has stressed that the aviation sector, which accounts for about 30 per cent of Dubai’s GDP.
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Dubai Police Felicitates UAE Exchange For Active Partnership In The ’A Day Without Accident’
With an aim to make roads safer, reduce accidents and traffic incidents in the city, Dubai Police had launched ’A Day Without Accidents’ awareness campaign from 01 August to 01 September 2019.
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Opening Phases 3 And 4 Of Roads Leading To Expo
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens on Saturday 31st of August 2019, Phase 3 and Phase 4 of roads leading to Expo 2020 project. Works completed included constructing intersections of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street with both Expo and Al Yalayes Streets.
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Launching A New Night Bus Service, Improves Other Routes
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the launch of a new night public bus route as of Sunday 1st September. RTA will also improve the timing and connectivity of 11 other routes to boost public bus network in Dubai.
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Nearly 2,000 Blood Units Donated By Emirati Women In Dubai: DHA
On the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, celebrated on 28th August every year, the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, revealed that 1,988 units of blood were donated by Emirati women at the Dubai Blood Donation Centre in the last three years.
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Completing Relocation Of Metro ’Women And Children’ Cabins
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the relocation of Women-and-Children cabins in the existing metro trains.
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China Eastern Inaugurates Flights To DXB From Xi’an
Dubai International, DXB, welcomed China Eastern’s inaugural flight from the Chinese city of Xi’an - home of the world-famous Terracotta Army - in the early hours of Thursday.
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RTA, Careem Officially Launch Hala E-Hailing Service In Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced today the official launch of the joint venture with Careem, combining world-class technology with RTA’s industry knowledge.
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Services Timing During New Hijri Holiday 1441
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced new business hours of transit-related services during New Hijri Year holiday (1 Muharram 1441 Hijri).
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New DIFC Employment Law Takes Effect Today, 28 August 2019
DIFC Employment Law, Law No. 2 of 2019, enacted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, on 30 May 2019 has taken effect today, 28 August 2019.
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Holding Diverse Events In Celebration Of Emirati Women Day
As part of celebrations of Emirati Women Day, Women Committee at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) hosted Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Vice Chairwoman and Board Member of Dubai Women Establishment.
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Private Sector Key To Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
The Secretariat of the National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals launched the first report on private sector initiatives for sustainability in UAE titled "Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the UAE: Private Sector Contributions."
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Dubai Duty Free Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day
Today, Dubai Duty Free joined the nation in celebration of the Emirati Women’s Day, under the theme ’Women, Icons of Tolerance’, the event reflects on the importance of the Emirati women’s contribution and achievements in the development and welfare of the country.
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Celebrity Doctor, Dr. Andrew Ordon, Will Be Visiting The Beverly Hills Sunset Surgery Center By Meraas (BHSSCI) From September 2nd - 9th 2019
Dr. Andrew Ordon is a double board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in facial aesthetic plastic surgery and is known as one of the best Rhinoplasty Surgeons in Beverly Hills, CA.
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RTA Runs Multiple Initiatives To Motivate Bus Drivers
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering an array of valuable initiatives that have a significant role in fostering a positive and motivating working environment for drivers of public buses.
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Dubai International Financial Centre Spearheads FinTech Sector Development, Unlocking Growth And Driving The Future Of Finance
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and home to the largest.
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Eight New Schools To Open In Dubai By 2020
Eight new schools are to open in Dubai by September 2020, it was announced today.
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Dubai Duty Free Organises Its First Summer Sportsfest
In a bid to promote healthy lifestyle and celebrate cultural diversity amongst its growing workforce, the Dubai Duty Free management and staff gathered for the inaugural Dubai Duty Free Summer SportsFest which kicked off on 19th August at the Dubai Stars Sportsplex.
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"The Ballet Centre" Celebrates 33yrs Of Excellence In The UAE
The Ballet Centre prepares for the new term offering classes for Classical Ballet, Tap, Freestyle, Street Dance & Modern Dance; along with Taekwondo, Piano, Vocal lessons, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Art classes and Drama. Highly qualified trainers from various disciplines conduct the courses.
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Dubai Duty Free EVC & CEO Colm Mcloughlin To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free will be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution, spanning over three decades, in shaping Dubai’s tourism, hospitality and retail sectors.
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44,000 Trees Planted On Dubai Roads In 2018
Dubai Municipality added 1.7 million square metres of green areas in Dubai in 2018 by planting 44,000 trees on the roads and squares around the city.
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Dubai Taxi Adds Five New Schools To School Transport Network
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation has signed a contract with Athena Educational Group amounting, adding 5 more schools (2 in Dubai and 3 in Sharjah) for 5 years to the list of schools covered by DTC’s school transport service.
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Empower Begins 5 km Pipe Extension Work In Dubai Studio City Worth AED 33 Million
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced that it has awarded contracts worth AED 33 million to expand its district cooling pipe network at Dubai Studio City.
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DIFC Courts Signals Surge In Cases From SMEs
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first half of 2019, with the English-language, common law courts continuing to assist global businesses resolve their largest and most complex disputes.
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Farnek Wins Five-Year Dubai Airports Contract
Leading UAE-based technology and sustainability-driven facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has been awarded a five-year contract by Dubai Airports.
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RTA’s Smart Car Rental Records 378k Journeys In 7 Months
"The sharp growth of smart car rental journeys highlights the appeal of this service to the public as it saves time and effort as well as the hassles of finding a quick transit mode.
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Completion Of 65% Of Intelligent Traffic Systems Expansion Project
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the completion rate of the Intelligent Traffic Systems Expansion Project had reached 65%.
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DEWA Launches 6th Annual Sustainable Report
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued its 6th annual Sustainability Report, summarising DEWA’s efforts to promote social and economic sustainability as well as provide a sustainable model for energy and water.
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Etisalat Announces Free Double Data Offer On ’Freedom’ Plans
Etisalat today announced the launch of its Double Data offer providing existing and new postpaid customers twice as much data on their ’Freedom’ plans.
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Federal Tax Authority Begins Procedures Of Expanding Excise Tax To Cover Sweetened Drinks, Electronic Smoking Devices And Liquids Used In Them
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has started the procedures related to implementing Cabinet Decision on Excise Goods, Excise Tax Rates, and the Method of Calculating the Excise Price, issued in August 2019, which expanded the scope of excise goods to include electronic smoking devices and liquids.
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Briefing Two Delegations On BIM Experience
A delegation from Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) and another from Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company (TRANSCO) recently visited Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
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DEWA Explores Collaboration With Chinese Companies
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has received Li Xuhang, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, who recently assumed his post.
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Emirates Islamic Employees Visit Dubai Foundation For Women And Children
A delegation of female employees from Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, recently visited the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children to celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid Al Adha and present gifts to women and children at the centre.
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Nakheel Makes A Date With Dar Al Ber Society To Distribute 3,500kg Of Fruit Across UAE
Master developer Nakheel is teaming up with the Dar Al Ber Society to distribute more than 3,500 kilogrammes of dates to people in need.
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Graduation Of 70 Interns Of Ajial Summer Training Programme
For the 11th year in a row, 70 Emirati students in secondary schools and universities have graduated from this summer’s internship of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) branded Ajial.
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Empower: 16% Rise In Transactions Through E-Services
As per the records, around 290,000 transactions performed through e-payment channels in the first seven months of 2019, compared to 250,000 in the same period of 2018.
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Chatbot ’Mahboub’ Wins IBM Award For AI Applications
The Chatbot of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), branded as ’Mahboub’ has won a prestigious award from the top American and global technology giant IBM, for using leading artificial intelligence (AI) technology applications.
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Islamic New Year Holiday Announced For Private Sector
Marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Muharram 1st, 1441, an official holiday with full pay for all private sector employees in the UAE.
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National Bonds Appoints Stratum As Manager Of Casa Flores Residential Community In Support To Mohammed Bin Rashid SME Foundation
The agreement was signed by Mr. Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of National Bonds, and Mr. Saeed Abdulkareem Al Fahim, CEO of Stratum. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both companies.
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Dubai Mosques To Offer Lectures And Courses In The Second Half Of 2019
Ibrahim Jassim Al Mansouri, head of the Department of Religious Guidance, explained that the awareness and educational programs organised by the Department of Islamic Education and Religious Guidance address diverse religious.
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Indian Expat Wins US$1 Million In Dubai Duty Free Promotion - Four Other Winners Won Luxury Vehicles
One lucky Indian expat in Dubai hit the jackpot and won US$1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held today at Concourse B, Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.
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RTA Uses AI-Powered Cameras To Measure Customers’ Happiness Index
Smart cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology installed by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have screened the facial expressions of 26,476 customers at four service centres Deira.
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Using AI-Powered Cameras To Measure Customers’ Happiness Index
Smart cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology installed by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have screened the facial expressions of 26,476 customers at four service centres (Deira, Awir, Barsha and Um Ramool) during the first half of 2019 year.
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’Social Media Influencers’ Diploma Commences This September
The Dubai Press Club, DPC, has announced that the Social Media Influencers Diploma Programme, the region’s first accredited diploma programme for social media influencers, will begin on 8th September 2019.
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Etisalat Successfully Dials In 5G Call From World’s Tallest Tower
Etisalat aims to provide customers a unique experience by enjoying blazing speeds and faster response time on the 5G network upto 1Gbps and lower latency to 1 millisecond.
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Dubai Financial Market Instils Good Corporate Governance Through Partnership With Hawkamah
In line with its focus on enhancing sustainability and promoting Environmental, Social and Governance best practices among listed companies and other stakeholders.
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International Safety Award Of British Safety Council
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the International Safety Award with Distinction 2019 from the British Safety Council, UK. RTA was named the best local government entity under the Local Government, Defence and Public Services Organisations Category.
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Emirates NBD Enhances Data-Driven Decision Making As First Global Bank To Leverage SAP Financial Services Data Platform
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, has partnered with SAP, a market leader in enterprise software, to become the first bank globally to implement SAP Financial Services Data Platform.
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Dubai Calls For A New Wave Of International Fintech Startups To Join The Second Cohort Of The Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai Accelerator
Applications are now open to join the second cohort of the Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai Accelerator, supported by the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region’s leading financial hub.
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Dubai Financial Market Instils Good Corporate Governance Through Partnership With Hawkamah
In line with its focus on enhancing sustainability and promoting Environmental, Social and Governance best practices among listed companies and other stakeholders.
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Discussing The Support Of Green Limousine Plan With Motor Agencies
RTA’s Public Transport Agency called on motor agencies in the UAE to support its plan to transform 90% of limousines into environmental-friendly vehicles during the period 2020-2026.
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Empower’s Summer Awareness Campaigns, To Create A Safe Environment For Future Generations
Empower explains to customers to close the blinds and glass windows prior to leaving their houses, which is the first center of defense from the heat of the sun during the day.
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Candidate Registration For Federal National Council Membership Opens Across UAE
The National Election Committee (NEC) today announced that candidate registration centers across the UAE are now accepting applications for Federal National Council (FNC) membership and will continue to do so until August 22, 2019.
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65% Of Al Qudra-Lehbab Roads Intersection Completed
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), confirmed that 65% of construction works of Al Qudra-Lehbab Roads Intersection Project had been completed.
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Dubai Tourism Partners With ARY To Invite Audiences To Discover The Emirate With Their Favourite Pakistani Celebrities
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced a partnership with House of ARY.
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DEWA Awards AED 1.4 bn Construction Contract For Hydroelectric Power Station In Hatta To Strabag, Andritz Hydro And Ozkar
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has awarded the Strabag Dubai LLC, Strabag AG, Andritz Hydro and Ozkar consortium the construction contract for the AED 1.437 billion pumped-storage hydroelectric power station at Hatta.
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CTE Holds Training Courses In Transport Digitalization, Crowd Management
UITP MENA Centre for Transport Excellence (CTE) at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a series of events during the first half of this year comprising training courses and workshops.
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RTA’s Al Merqab E-Hail, Limo Technology Wins Smart Mobility Award
Al Merqab, an electronic system developed by Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, to govern limo and e-Hail services (Uber and Careem), has won a smart mobility award from the International Data Corporation, IDC.
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Indian Ambassador To UAE Rings Nasdaq Dubai Market Opening Bell To Celebrate Independence Day
His Excellency Navdeep Suri, India’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, has celebrated India’s Independence Day by ringing the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai.
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Over 500 Companies Operate In Dubai’s Spice Trading Sector, Says DED
Around 514 companies operate in the spice trade sector in Dubai, according to a new report released by the Business Registration and Licensing, BRL, sector in the Dubai’s Department of Economic Development, DED.
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Public Transportation Modes Lift 4m Riders During Eid Al-Adha Holidays
RTA’s Public transportation modes have lifted 4,003,195 riders during the recent Eid al-Adha holiday.
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UAE Wins Large Gold Medal At Singapore Stamp Exhibition
The Emirates Philatelic Association, EPA, won a large gold medal among others, at the "SINGPEX 2019" - 36th International Stamp Exhibition held from 30th July to 4th August, 2019.
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Signing MoUs With Canadian, Sharjah Universities
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Canadian University - Dubai (CUD) and the University of Sharjah (UOS).
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Dubai Future Council For Blockchain Holds Second Meeting
Chaired by Smart Dubai’s Director-General, Dr. Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, the council was formed by the Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, and held its inaugural meeting on 2nd April, 2019.
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International Cast Assembles For Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup
Despite high winds and a stormy weather forecast more than 23,500 enthusiastic racegoers travelled to Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, 10 August for 2019 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition.
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Etisalat C&WS And Sparkle Pioneer In Enabling 5G Roaming Globally
Etisalat Carrier & Wholesale (C&WS) and Sparkle today announced the establishment of a 5G data roaming interconnection between Etisalat and TIM, paving the way for 5G roaming between Middle East and across the globe.
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Al Merqab E-Hail, Limo Technology Wins Smart Mobility Award
Al Merqab, an electronic system developed by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to govern limo and e-Hail services (Uber and Careem), has won a smart mobility award from the International Data Corporation.
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National Bonds Doubles Eidiyah Rewards For Minor Bondholders
As part of its efforts to encourage financial literacy among children and young adults residing in the emirates, National Bonds has also allocated 200 daily prizes totaling AED 200,000 monthly for minors as part of its rewards program widely considered the largest in the UAE.
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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai infrastructure projects
The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited several infrastructure projects related to the Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Galaxy Tab S6 will be available for Pre-order in the UAE until August 22
Built for those who need to satisfy their curiosity and express their creative flair, the Galaxy Tab S6 lets users do more than they could on any tablet before.
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TRA organises Youth Week
The events were organised in conjunction with International Youth Day, observed on 12th August each year.
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Dubai culture to celebrate Eid al-Adha with exciting activities at Dubai Museum
The activities are organised to reflect national identity and give visitors and attendees a chance to explore the festival and related traditions in an interactive atmosphere.
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DXB welcomes 41.3 million customers in H1
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume.
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Rest Of The World Team Triumphs In Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup
After an exciting six-race card, the Rest of the World team emerged as the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup’s triumphant winning team at Ascot Racecourse UK on Saturday, 10 August, with 86 points, ahead of the joint runners-up Europe and The Girls on 63.
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41.3 Million Passengers Thru Dubai International In H-1 2019
The Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume.
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ITP’s Cloud, Network Implementation Awards
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently won two regional information technology awards from ITP Group. The first one was (Cloud Implementation of the Year Award) and the other was (Fixed Network Implementation of the Year Award).
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Colombia to stage most ambitious international promotion initiative ever at Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai will provide Colombia with a platform for one of its most ambitious international promotion initiatives ever.
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SHUAA Capital revenues increased to AED47.5m in Q2 2019
Dubai-based SHUAA Capital’s revenues for the second-quarter 2019 increased to AED47.5 million, up from AED30.8 million from the corresponding 2018 quarter and representing an increase of 54.4 percent.
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Emirates Hospital Jumeirah among five hospitals in the region to receive CORE certification
Emirates Hospital - Jumeirah was recently awarded the Collaboration of Organised and Recognised Endoscopy units (CORE) certificate by the World Endoscopy Organisation (WEO).
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Etisalat Academy Launches Training On World’s First Certification Of Service Automation Framework
Etisalat Academy today announced the launch of the GCC’s first accredited Service Automation Framework (SAF) Training Centre in partnership with APMG and Etisalat Group.
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Dubai Municipality Wins ESRI Excellence Award In GIS At SAG Awards 2019 For GeoDubai Initiative
The Dubai Municipality has been awarded the Special Achievement in GIS Award, SAG Award, by ESRI, the world leader in GIS software, headquartered in California, USA.
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Obtaining ISO In Compliance Management System First Time In The ME
Roads and Transport Authority has obtained ISO 19600 Certificate in Compliance Management System, thus becoming the first government entity in the Middle East to obtain this certificate in the field of roads and transport.
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Top International Riders Assemble For The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup
Twelve of the world’s top international jockeys are heading for Ascot Racecourse, UK for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, the world’s premier international jockeys’ competition which takes place on Saturday, 10 August.
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Emirates Islamic Employees Visit Sharjah City For Humanitarian Services
Employees of Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, recently visited the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS).
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Dubai Duty Free Employees Successfully Scales The Roof Of Africa For A Cause
Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin along with Ramesh Cidambi, COO, congratulated its two shopfloor employees who have scaled the highest summit of the tallest free-standing mountain in the world - Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Smiles Unlimited Buy 1 Get 1 Offers Chance To Win Mauritius Summer Holiday For Two
Smiles, the deals and discount app that provides a wide range of daily deals and lifestyle rewards, is offering customers the chance to win a summer holiday for two to the paradise island of Mauritius.
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5 reasons why you should rent a luxury car in Dubai
There are many reasons to believe that choosing a car hire company will be your excellent decision when arriving in Dubai for a long or short vacation and below you can find five reasons to rent a luxury car in Dubai.
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Emirates Islamic Hands Over Tesla To Kunooz Account Winner
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the lucky winner of its monthly Kunooz Savings Account draw for June 2019. Sudanese national Azza Taha Mohammed Ahmed Taha was handed the keys to her brand-new car at the Tesla showroom in Dubai.
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The benefits of cosmetic dentistry in Dubai
The dental tourism developed quite fast in the past decade and Dubai is definitely the main choice of many people looking for quality medical services.
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1300 Inspections Of Marine Transport In First Half Of 2019
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out 1375 inspections in marine transport activities during the first six months of 2019 year, resulting in 98 offence tickets.
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RTA Announces Services Timing During Eid Al-Adha Holiday 1440H/2019
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced new business hours of transit-related services during Eid Al-Adha holiday.
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Noor Takaful / Ethical Insurance Paves The Way For The Future Of Insurance Technology!
Recently, Noor Takaful along with four other insurance companies adapted Addenda’s technology, demonstrating the first use-case for a blockchain transaction in the regional insurance industry.
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RTA, Dubai Police Prepare Traffic Plan During Eid Al-Adha Holiday
Events Security Committee, comprising of Dubai Police and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has charted out a comprehensive plan for traffic movement in Dubai during Eid al-Adha holiday.
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CBI Reports AED41 Million Net Profit In H1 2019
Commercial Bank International, CBI, today announced its financial results for the first half of 2019. The bank’s net profit reached AED41 million compared to AED81 million in H1 2018.
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DIFC Reaffirms Status As Pivotal InsurTech Hub
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has reaffirmed its status as a global FinTech Hub and the ideal base for InsurTech companies to thrive and transform the insurance sector.
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Three60 Communities Dubai Wins Community Management Contract For KOA Canvas
Three60 Communities Dubai (Three 60 Dubai), a subsidiary of Eltizam Asset Management Group and leading regional provider of management services to premium communities.
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Two Groups Of Colleagues Win US$1 Million Each At Dubai Duty Free Draw.Four Other Winners Won Luxury Vehicles.
Two groups of colleagues along with four luxury vehicle winners were announced at the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held today, 6th August in Concourse A, Dubai International Airport.
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Renewing Agreements With Three Driving Entities To Improve Drivers’ Training
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently renewed agreements signing with one driving institute and two other driving centres to improve the quality of driving learning experience to bring it in line with the highest standards of the industry.
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MoHAP’s Recommended Vaccinations For Travelers
In conjunction with the holiday & travel season, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) continues its campaigns to raise travelers’ awareness about the importance of visiting the health clinics to evaluate their medical conditions and take the necessary vaccines.
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Etihad Credit Insurance Launches ’SME Protect’, An Export Trade Credit Solution To Enhance Global Competitiveness Of UAE-Based SMEs
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, has announced the launch of ’SME Protect’, an export trade credit solution, specifically designed for UAE-based SMEs to support their growth plans globally and assist them in entering high-growth markets.
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TRA And Huawei Launch The 3rd Edition Of "Seeds For The Future"
Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by the ICT Fund.
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Trials Of Dubai Self-Driving Challenge In Australia, Taiwan
A delegation from Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently visited several universities and start-ups in Taipei (Taiwan) and Sydney (Australia) participating in Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.
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Abu Dhabi Financial Group, SHUAA Capital Merger Completed
Following final regulatory approvals on the transaction with Abu Dhabi Financial Group, ADFG, SHUAA Capital has announced the completion of the merger with ADFG and the raising of its Authorised Capital from AED1,065,000,000 to AED2,535,720,000.
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Arada Reaches 4,000-Unit Sales Milestone And Ties Up With Dubai Islamic Bank To Provide Home Financing Solutions
Arada has announced a partnership with the UAE’s largest Islamic lender, Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), which will streamline the home ownership process for buyers in the former’s projects.
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Emirati Youngsters Benefit From Dubai Sports Council’s Intaleq Program
The Dubai Sports Council’s "Intaleq" program for the summer of 2019 has come to a close with a number of young Emiratis students - girls and boys - taking advantage of this unique opportunity to gain workplace experience.
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Dubai International Financial Centre Progresses with Roll Out of Employee Workplace Savings Scheme
Equiom to be Master Trustee and Zurich Middle East has been selected as scheme administrator.
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Dubai Healthcare City to licence new graduate nurses, allied health professionals
Graduate nurses and allied health professionals, including nutritionists, therapists, and dental hygienists who have graduated from accredited medical colleges and universities in the UAE, can now apply for a licence to practice at the Dubai Healthcare City.
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296m Riders Used Public, Shared Transport In First Half Of 2019
As much as 296.22 million riders have used public, shared transport and taxis in the first half of this year in Dubai. The number reflects a healthy 6.5% growth rate from the figure recorded in the same period last year, which was 277.91 million riders.
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Union Coop Distribute 1000 Gifts Packs To Hajj Pilgrims
Retail Pioneer ’Union Coop’ distributed 1000 gift packs to people performing the Hajj pilgrimage, at Dubai International Airport, Terminal - 3 for the fourth consecutive year.
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