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RTA And International Institute For Tolerance Team Up To Support Year Of Tolerance
H.E Matar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transports Authority (RTA), and H.E Dr Hamad Al Shaibani, Managing Director of International Institute for Tolerance (IIT).
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AUS Student Architecture Designs Selected For Expo 2020
The competition aims to bring together young designers under the age of 35 and companies based in Lombardy, Italy to create innovative projects that will be displayed in both Dubai at Expo 2020 and in various important venues across Italy.
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UNHCR, Ibn Battuta Mall launch ’Be the light for refugees’ for Ramadan
The programme includes a model of a Refugee Housing Unit, allowing visitors to experience the journey of refugees through virtual reality devices
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Launching ’Inspire Us With A Shot’ Contest To Expose The Charm Of Marine Transport
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched the inaugural edition of ’Inspire with a Shot’ contest, in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA).
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Dubai Judicial Institute Inaugurates Trial Version Of Its E-Library
Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) inaugurated a trial version of its e-library to serve as an advanced gateway to enhance user experience.
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Customers Council Screen Needs Of Front-End Employees
The Customers Council of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a session to explore the needs of front desk employees and supervisors at customer happiness centres.
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Former Champions Surprise And Dubai 2021 To Faceoff For NAS Volleyball Title
Surprise will meet Dubai 2021 in the final of the NAS Volleyball Championships, both going through after prevailing in thrilling five-setters in the semi-finals.
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UAE Leads MENA Region In Adopting Holistic Sustainability Strategies: Emirates NBD Study
The UAE currently leads the MENA region in organisations adopting a holistic strategy towards sustainability, according to a study sponsored by Emirates NBD that sheds light on the practices of sustainability and Corporate Responsibility management in the region.
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Dubai’s Innovation Ecosystem Gets Boost From TECOM, Partners
Khalfan Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of DFF; Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Commercial Officer of TECOM Group, and Jamal Alsharif, Chief Officer, Business Affairs at DDA, signed the MoU at AREA 2071, a DFF platform.
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Emirates Islamic Offers Free Consultations To Employees To Promote Hypertension Prevention
In association with the Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE, Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today offered free medical consultations to its employees to raise awareness about hypertension and promote prevention, detection, and control.
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Dubai Asset Management Marks Foray Into Short-Term Rentals In Partnership With HiGuests
Dubai Asset Management, the owner and manager of one of the city’s largest provinces of rental residential communities, announced its foray into the short-term rental market through its partnership with HiGuests.
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Inviting Fasting Motorists Not To Drive While Exhausted, Sleepy
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) cautioned motorists against the risks of driving when exhausted or feeling sleepy, especially during the holy month of Ramadan where many motorists may lose concentration due to the change in eating and sleeping habits.
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Sobha Realty Announces Unique Offers Through Holy Month Of Ramadan
Sobha Realty, an international luxury developer committed to redefining the art of living through sustainable communities, has announced several offers for potential home-owners during the Holy Month of Ramadan
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HBMSU, Shanghai Lixin University Launch Islamic Finance Internship Programme
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, HBMSU, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, to develop a joint Islamic finance internship programme.
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Awarding Contract Worth AED500 Million To Improve Al Khawaneej Corridor Project
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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RTA To Auction Off 100 Distinctive Plates Online On May 19
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering 100 catchy number plates of 3, 4 and 5 digits at the forthcoming 56th Online Auction.
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TRA Holds A Workshop On "DNS Hijacking"
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by the Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), held a workshop on information security aimed at raising awareness on e-penetration using DNS hijacking.
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Auction Off 100 Distinctive Plates Online On May 19
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering 100 catchy number plates of 3, 4 and 5 digits at the forthcoming 56th Online Auction.
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Mohammed bin Rashid receives high-level Uzbek delegation visiting the UAE
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the UAE is deeply committed to working closely with the rest of the world to serve humanity.
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RTA Women Committee Explores Ambitions Of Female Staff
The Women Committee at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been engaged in a series of meetings with female employees of various agencies and sectors of RTA as part of its strategy to screen their needs and future ambitions.
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DFM-Listed Banks Report AED5.51 bn Net Profit
Clients’ deposits in the listed banks increased well by 7 percent to AED718 bn, with loans up 8 percent to AED660.2 bn during the same monitored period.
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Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker
Overall business conditions in Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy improved at the fastest rate in over four years in April. This mainly reflected the trend in new business, as employment was broadly unchanged during the month.
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DFSA To Participate In Cross Border Testing As Part Of GFIN
To ensure efficiency in the working of FinTech firms engaging with regulators across multiple jurisdictions, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, DFSA, will participate in the first cross-border tests organised by the Global Financial Innovation Network, GFIN.
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Dubai Future Foundation Signs MoUs With Innovation Organisations In Belgium
Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, has signed memoranda of understanding, MoUs, with Imec, the world’s leading R&D organisation in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium.
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Emirates Islamic Rewards Customers With Host Of Ramadan Offers
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is introducing a host of special offers to reward customers during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Mashreq And MetLife Partner To Offer Five Lucky Winners And Their Family Members The Opportunity To Visit Kennedy Space Center
Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has partnered with MetLife, a provider of life insurance and employee benefits programs, to launch an exclusive campaign that offers five lucky winners.
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RTA Introduces Smart System To Detect Vacant Parking Spaces At Deira And World Trade Centre
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a smart parking system initiative at Al Rigga and Dubai World Centre parking slots along the extension of Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).
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Peter Cowen Golf Academy Dubai Coming To Jumeirah Golf Estates
Jumeirah Golf Estates and world-renowned golf instructor Peter Cowen have today announced the launch of the Peter Cowen Golf Academy Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
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TRA And Expo 2020 Enhance Cooperation
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau, have agreed to enhance cooperation in several areas such as organizing the use of ICT systems and devices.
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Dubai Cares, Deyaar Partner To Build A School In Malawi
Dubai Cares and Deyaar Development, a Dubai-based property developer, have partnered to improve children’s access to quality education in Malawi.
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Empower Distributes Ramadan Supply Packs And 6,000 Iftar Meals To Its Staff
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, launched an initiative to distribute Ramadan supply packs and 6,000 iftar meals to its staff during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Dubai Taxi Corporation Unveils New Identity Encompassing Innovative Corporate Values
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has unveiled a new corporate identity aligned with Dubai Government’s innovative drive and transformation to the Smart Government.
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Etisalat Rewards Devices Festival Raffle Draw Winner With Luxury Car
Etisalat handed over a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan to the winner of its Devices Festival raffle draw conducted earlier this month at Etisalat’s Abu Dhabi headquarters.
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Emirates Islamic Announces Charitable And Community Initiatives During Holy Month Of Ramadan
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, is observing the holy month of Ramadan with several charitable, humanitarian and community initiatives.
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Total Signs MoU With Dubai Police To Re-Launch Road Safety Awareness Programmes
Total in the UAE re-launched its Road Safety awareness programmes with the signing of a memorandum of understanding, MoU, with Dubai police.
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Emirati Astronauts Get Custom Soyuz /MS-15/ Seats
A team of specialised engineers from the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos designed two custom Soyuz MS-15 seats for Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi.
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Zayed University Hosts 4th Annual World Blended Learning Conference
Zayed University recently hosted its maiden 4th Annual World Blended Learning Conference, organised jointly by the Zayed University Centre of Academic Innovation and the International Association of Blended Learning for the first time in the Middle East.
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ADNOC, ExxonMobil CEOs Explore New Opportunities For Collaboration
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Darren W. Woods, Chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil).
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Women-Empowerment Series "Hi Dubai" Is The First Step Of The Producer Benedetta Paravia To Show The World The Real Values Of Islamic Countries
200 people between Royals, Vips and celebrities attended the launching event of "Hi Dubai" on all flights of Emirates Airlines at the presence of Sheikh Obaid Al Maktoum with actress and UN Ambassador Safia Al Emary and the Italian Producer Benedetta Paravia.
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City University Of London Marks Milestone With 10th Graduation Ceremony In Dubai
In a milestone celebration held in Dubai last week, 51 graduates from the Cass Executive MBA and MSc Aviation Management programmes were awarded degrees during City, University of London’s tenth graduation ceremony held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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’Smiles UAE’ Now Open To All People In The UAE
Etisalat today announced the launch of ’Smiles UAE’, making the popular app - with its wide range of daily deals and lifestyle rewards - accessible to all UAE residents and visitors. The app was previously available only for selected Etisalat customers.
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Supporting Suqia Campaign By Digging 10 Wells In 10 Countries
The step is taken in response to HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, call to public and private organisations in the UAE to take part in UAE Water Aid (Suqia) campaign.
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DEWA, France’s EDF Discuss Promoting Cooperation
During the visit, which is part of a series of visits by prominent global companies to DEWA, Al Tayer welcomed the delegation and stressed on the importance of enhancing cooperation with French institutions and companies through DEWA’s initiatives, programmes, projects, and investment opportunities
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Insurance Authority Awards Noor Takaful
The Insurance Authority presented an award to Noor Takaful for Innovation Corner and Happiness Centre developed at Noor Takaful Head Office.
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Dubai Islamic Bank Named Best Performing Outlet By Dubai Service Excellence Scheme For Third Successive Year
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, announced today that it has been awarded the ’Best Service Performance Outlet’ for its Emirates Head Quarter branch for 2018, under the Banking Services business category at the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES).
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Emirates NBD Egypt PMI
"Egypt’s non-oil private sector expanded at the fastest pace since August 2015 in April, as the Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers’ Index hit 50.8.
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Emirates Foundation And Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation For Education Sign MOU To Enable Cooperation In Support Of Emirati Youth
The MOU marked the start of a strategic partnership between the two parties through the Al Ghurair Young Thinkers Program.
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Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia PMI
"The headline PMI was unchanged at 56.8 last month. Output and new order growth remained firm, but there has been no meaningful growth in private sector employment over the last three months.
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Dubai Investments Reports Net Profit Of AED 202 Million In Q1 2019
Total assets increased to AED 20.11 billion, compared to AED 19.55 billion as at December 31, 2018; while the annualized return on equity achieved for the period was 6.4%.
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Emirates NBD UAE PMI
Latest data pointed to a sharp acceleration in the rate of new order growth at UAE non-oil companies, with the pace of expansion at a 16-month high. Panellists pointed to improvements in market conditions.
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DXB Welcomes 22.2 Million Customers In Q1 2019
Dubai International, DXB, has welcomed 22.2 million passengers in the first quarter of 2019, down 2.2 percent from the same period last year due largely to reduced flights and a shift in the timing of the Easter holiday.
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Al Tayer Opens Smart Floating Marine Transport Station At Dubai Festival City
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has opened the smart floating marine transport station at Dubai Festival City; the first floating station in the UAE.
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In Order To Enhance Its Digital Presence 17 Government Entities Develop Their Digital Platforms According To The UX Lab Standards
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that 17 government entities will subject their 32 government websites and smart applications to utilization testing through the User Experience Lab (UX Lab).
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Running Meals On Wheels Initiative In A Remote Thai Village
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is getting all set for the advent of the imminent holy month of Ramadan by staging an array of events inside and outside the UAE.
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Tamdeed Projects And Etisalat Facilities Management Highlight Digital Transformation Trends At BICSI MEA Conference
The conference was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme ’From AI to Zettabytes: A Connected Future!’ It featured keynotes.
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TRA Organizes The Middle East And Africa Workshop On Globalization Of Trust Services
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) held a workshop in Dubai for Middle East and Africa on Globalization of Trust Services, in cooperation with The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
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Free International Calls And Nol Cards In Celebration Of International Labour Day
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has celebrated the International Labour Day (1st of May) by running several events targeting workers in and outside RTA.
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In Conjunction With Labor Day, MOHRE And National Bonds Launch Tharaa Initiative
The laborer in UAE is the creator of foundations, the thread that holds together the social fabric, and the one who is impacting the domestic economy and its development. Thus, he deserves special attention and privileges awarded by the UAE Government.
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Fenergo Addresses Demand For RegTech In Middle East With Appointment Of Cormac Sheedy Joins DIFC’s Fintech Accelerator
Fenergo, the leading provider of digital Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions for financial institutions, has appointed financial services industry veteran, Cormac Sheedy as Head of Sales for Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
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DEWA Is Gold Sponsor Of First AI Everything Summit
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is Gold Sponsor of the first AI Everything Summit. This is hosted by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 30th April-1st May 2019.
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Al Tayer Chairs Inaugural Meeting Of Dubai Future Council For Transportation
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has chaired the first meeting of Dubai Future Council for Transportation at Dubai Future Academy.
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Andrew Ng Calls On World To Increase Invest In Developing Talents
Recognised as a global pioneer and champion of artificial intelligence technologies, Andrew Ng, Co-founder of Coursera and Google Brain and Adjunct Professor at Stanford University.
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Ramadan Timings And Guidelines
On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, DIFC wishes you and your family a blessed month.
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Al Manal Humanitarian Initiative Supports Dubai Cares’ ’Bookings 2030’ Campaign
Al Manal Humanitarian Initiative has announced its support for the ’Bookings 2030’ campaign, launched by Dubai Cares, by adopting the campaign’s ’teacher’ profession, a career path many girls around the world dream of achieving.
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Dubai Healthcare City Authority’s Excellence Awards Recognizes Research On Cancer Medication And App To Detect Depressive Disorders
The awards were presented by HE Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority in the presence of the DHCA Leadership Team at a ceremony held today, May 1, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in the DHCC free zone.
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60% Of Middle East Business Leaders See AI As Crucial For Economic Success: Forbes Insights
The report was launched to an audience of elite technologists, global AI leaders, c-suite executives and government officials.
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Change Of Customer Helpline
In an effort to enhance our Customer Experience, a new dedicated Customer Helpline has been launched i.e. 600 50 50 57. Therefore, staring 1st May 2019, our toll-free number 800 6667 will be no longer operational.
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Emirates NBD Wins Cloud Computing Innovation Of The Year At FStech Awards
Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region, was awarded Cloud Computing Innovation of the Year at the FStech Awards in London.
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Indian Medical Student From Bahrain Wins US$1 Million In The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion
Dubai Duty Free ended April by announcing the latest US$1 Million-dollar winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion today, Tuesday, 30th April 2019 in Concourse C of Dubai International Airport
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TRA Showcases The UAE Digital Experience In The Africa IT & Telecom Forum
H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), presented the successful UAE experience in employing the ICT sector to achieve digital transformation as an example to follow and develop upon in other countries.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Approves ’Happiness And Leisure’ Projects Package
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a package of future projects to be developed by the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA.
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Mashreq Appoints TBWA\RAAD As Its Creative Agency On Record
Mashreq Bank has appointed TBWA\RAAD as their creative agency of record in the region.
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128 Smart Gates At Dubai International For Border Control
Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international travellers for the past five years, has 128 Smart Gates which helped millions of passengers clear the border control formalities within a record span of six to nine seconds on an average, an official told a conference in Dubai.
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DFSA Invites Applications For Its 2019 Regulatory Sandbox Summer Cohort
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) invites applications from local and international firms to apply to join the 2019 Summer Cohort.
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Dubai Duty Free Wins Business Traveller M.E. Award For Best Airport For Duty Free Shopping In The Middle East For The 18th Consecutive Years
Dubai Duty Free was named the Best Airport for Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East for the 18th consecutive year at the recently concluded Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards held at the Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City in Dubai on 28th April.
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IMF Regional Economic Outlook Report Calls For Accelerated Structural Reforms And Investment In Education And Technology
MENAP’s oil exporters are projected to grow at 0.4 percent in 2019, down from 0.6 percent last year, largely driven by a contraction in economic activity in Iran following the renewal of sanctions.
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Etisalat And Commercial Bank Of Dubai Announce Co-Branded Smiles Credit Card Partnership
Etisalat and Commercial Bank of Dubai today announced their partnership to launch a co-branded CBD-Etisalat credit card.
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Hosting International Conference Of Deep Foundations Institute
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) hosted the International Conference of the US-based Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) at its Head Office on 24-25 April 2019.
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Botched TV Star Joins The Nova Clinic In Dubai
The Nova Clinic by Aesthetics has officially welcomed Botched TV star and celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Nassif into their roster of specialist plastic surgeons.
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DFM Company Posts Net Profit Of AED 28.1 Million In Q1, 2019
The Company’s total revenue has decreased by 21 percent to AED77.9 million in Q1-2019 compared to AED99.1 million during Q1-2018.
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Dubai Government Fees, Fines Collections Can Be Paid In Instalments
According to the Resolution, relevant government entities are tasked with preparing lists for fees and fines that can be paid in instalments and submitting them to Dubai’s Department of Finance for approval. The lists must comply with the Department of Finance’s policies and procedures.
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Emirates NBD Offers Real-Time Cash Deposit Credit To Businesses
Emirates NBD has become the first bank in the UAE to offer real time credits on AED cash deposited across its network of more than 240 Smart Cash Deposit Machines (SCDMs).
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Processing Half A Million Home-Delivery Services To Clients
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it had processed 572,585 home or office-delivery services to clients. It had also received and processed 856 WhatsApp transactions; a service launched a few weeks ago.
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Emirates Islamic Announces First 5 Lucky Tesla Winners Of Kunooz Savings Account Campaign
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the first five lucky winners of Tesla cars in its Kunooz savings account promotion campaign. The campaign ends on 30th April, 2019.
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Over 15 mn Passengers Through Dubai In Q1 2019
A total of 15,350,000 travellers passed through points of entry and exit in Dubai in the first quarter of 2019, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affair, GDRFA, Dubai.
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Emirates Islamic’s Website Recognised At The 2018 Service Olympian Awards
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, won ’Most Improved Website’ at the 2018 Service Olympian Awards organised by Ethos Integrated Solutions.
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Announcing Services Timing During Ramadan
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced changes to the business hours of all its services during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Total Value Of Contracts Provided By Dubai SME For GPP Members Hits AED860 Million In 2018
The value was AED1.5 billion in 2017, 44.5% higher than the AED857.76 million recorded in 2016. For the first time, the value of the contracts exceeded the one-billion-dirham mark.
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Dubai Duty Free Celebrates World Day For Safety And Health At Work Launched Three Health And Safety Initiatives
Aligning with the spirit of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Dubai Duty Free employees gathered on 28th April to commemorate the event in the company’s auditorium.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Heads UAE Delegation To Roundtable Summit At Belt & Road Forum In Beijing
President Jinping also called on BRI partner countries to work together and broaden the scope of cooperation in developing the standards for sustainable development taking into consideration the environment and the welfare of humanity as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
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Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes USD 1.5 Billion Sukuk Listing By Islamic Development Bank
Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing today of a 1.5 billion US dollar Sukuk by Islamic Development Bank (IDB). The listing underlines Dubai’s role as the largest centre globally for Sukuk listings by nominal value currently totaling 60.89 billion US dollars.
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Issues Resolution On Sanctions, Grievances And Complaints For Dubai Government Employees
The regulation aims to create a strong framework for addressing the challenges facing employees and applying disciplinary measures in a neutral way.
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Noor Dubai Foundation To Launch Comprehensive Eye Care Programme In Nigeria
The agreement was signed under the patronage and presence of the Wife of the President of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari who received the UAE delegation team in the presidential palace.
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Empower: Health And Safety At Work Is One Of Our Top Priorities
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, highlighted on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at work.
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UAE’s Etihad Credit Insurance Announces Successful Association With The Berne Union, A Global Forum For The Export Credit And Investment Insurance Industry
Etihad Credit Insurance, the UAE Federal credit insurance company, was voted in as an observer member of the Berne Union, a renowned global association that represents the global export credit and investment insurance industry.
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UAE Government Launches ’Public Policies And Legislations Diploma’
The UAE government has announced the launch of the "Diploma in the Art of Writing Public Policies and Legislations".
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Dubai Duty Free Named Middle East’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator By World Travel Awards
Dubai Duty Free was named the Middle East’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator at the 26th Annual Middle East Gala Ceremony for World Travel Awards held at Warner Bros. World in Abu Dhabi on 25th April.
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14th Hemaya International Forum Begins In Dubai Tomorrow
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.
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Accomplishing 75 Smart City And Artificial Intelligence Projects
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the completion of 75 projects as part of the Smart City and Artificial Intelligence Programme.
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TRA Conducts Training Programme On Latest Developments In MGovernment Enablers 2019
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, today conducted a training programme on the latest and most important developments and trends in the mGovernment enablers of 2019, in coordination with the Prime Minister’s Office, in Al Habtoor City, Dubai.
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UAE Universities Discuss Creation Of Economic, Creative Free Zones On Campus
A group of directors, deans and representatives from national and international universities in the UAE met at a strategizing session organised by The Dubai Future Foundation, to strengthen cooperation between various government bodies and private entities.
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Forum For AI In Sport Recommends Using Technology To Improve Competitive Levels
The Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Robots Forum called for better technology in the sports sector to improve the competitive role of athlete, coach, referee and fans.
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Dubai Customs Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2019
Dubai Customs has underscored the importance of Intellectual Property Rights, IPR, protection as a key driver for innovation and sustainability in all sectors.
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RTA Signs MoU With University Of Birmingham On Transport Education And Research Programme
Nasir Bu Shehab, CEO of Strategy and Corporate Governance, and Professor Tim Jones, Provost and Vice-Principal, signed the MoU for the RTA and the University of Birmingham, respectively, at a recent ceremony.
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DEWA Emphasises Its Commitment To Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, which is observed annually on 26 April, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has emphasised its commitment to protecting Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
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MoU With University Of Birmingham To Uplift Academic & Professional Research
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Birmingham Dubai.
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Mohammed bin Rashid assigns Ministry of Possibilities portfolios to four cabinet ministers
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launched on Tuesday a virtual Ministry of Possibilities in the UAE to address pressing national portfolios and build future government systems.
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Public Transport Hackathon Concludes With 12 Innovative Ideas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has concluded the 3rd Public Transport Hackathon held under Youth for Public Transport (Y4PT) initiative of the International Association for Public Transport (UITP).
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DGCX To Expand Access To Gold With Mini-Mold Product, In Partnership With RAKBANK
The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) in partnership with RAKBANK, today announced plans to launch a Mini-Gold Futures product, offering investors the chance to trade gold in smaller denominations.
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Dubai Duty Free Receives British Safety Council International Safety Award With Merit
Dubai Duty Free has won the 2019 International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council at a black-tie event held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London earlier this month.
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Dubai Economy Strengthens Partnerships With Government, Private Departments
Dubai Economy concluded over 61 strategic agreements with various government and private departments in 2018, according to Sami Al Qamzi, Director-General, Department of Economic Development - Dubai.
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DAMAC Awards Contracts Worth AED430 Million
DAMAC Properties has announced the awarding of multiple contracts worth AED430 million, as it moves ahead with key UAE projects.
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DIFC FinTech Hive Launches Career Mentorship Programme, AccelerateHer
DIFC FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, announced today the launch of AccelerateHer.
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Endorsing Sustainability Framework To Strike Environmental And Social Balance In Projects
The Board of Directors of Roads and Transport Authority has endorsed RTA’s Sustainability Framework in a session chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors.
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Emirates Islamic Charity Fund Contributes AED 1 Million To Faraj Fund
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced an AED 1 million charitable contribution to Faraj Fund, a body that provides assistance to prison inmates in the UAE, who have been involved in financial cases.
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Now Rollover Unused Data And Minutes With The All-New ’WaselGo’ Prepaid Line
For the first time in the UAE, Etisalat prepaid customers can now rollover data and minutes and enjoy the benefit of any unused allowance.
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Equitativa Announces Steady Property Income Growth For Emirates REIT In 2018
Emirates REIT has recorded a year-on-year total property income growth of 15.3%, driven by a 35% increase in annualized rent in Index Tower.
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Dubai Future Council On Media Seeks To Transform The Emirate Into A Global Centre For Media
Government of Dubai Media Office: The Dubai Future Council on Media, one of the 13 Dubai Future Councils set up to foresee and shape the future of the emirate’s strategic sectors, today held its first meeting.
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France Joins Country In Residence Programme In AREA 2071
France officially joined the Country in Residence Programme in AREA 2071, becoming the fifth country to join the initiative which was announced by the Dubai Future Foundation last February.
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To Enhance Liquidity To Islamic Banks: National Bonds Unveils New Identity Of Its Sukuk Trading Platform
The bond-trading platform provides world-class innovative solutions and advanced technological connectivity to take on the requirements of Islamic banks and finance companies.
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DFSA Takes Action To Protect The Integrity Of Islamic Finance
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has imposed restrictions on David Barnett and Christopher Steer following an investigation into their conduct while working on the Commodity Murabaha Broking Desk (the Desk) at a DFSA-authorised firm.
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Dubai Islamic Bank 1st Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, today announced its first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2019.
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Emirates NBD Announces Winners Of Mega Promotional Campaign
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced the lucky winners of its ’10 million reasons to save’ mega promotional campaign for accounts and deposits, aimed at encouraging individual and SME customers to save more by rewarding them with cash prizes.
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Etisalat Group Reports Consolidated Net Profit Of AED 2.2 Billion In First Quarter Of 2019
"Etisalat achieved the most valuable telecom brand in the MENA region, yet another significant milestone attributed to our digital efforts.
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7 Public Awareness Messages For Crossing Tramway
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released and awareness campaign that carried 7 educational messages for the public, namely motorists and pedestrians entering the Tram Zone, urging them to comply with the safety and security rules.
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2019 Dubai Golf Trophy - 20th Anniversary
The Amateur team are going for four-in-a-row at the Dubai Golf Trophy, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the golfing tournament calendar, held at Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on April 27th and 28th.
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Dubai Duty Free Honours For Its Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Support At The 7th Cycle Of Princess Haya Awards For Special Education
Dubai Duty Free was honoured with an Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Supporter Award at the 7th Cycle of the Princess Haya Awards for Special Education (PHASE), held on 21st April at Joharah Ballroom in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
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Dubai Islamic Bank Considers Noor Acquisition
Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, on Tuesday said its board considered the potential acquisition of Noor Bank.
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ENBD REIT Wins International Recognition At Both The Global Business Excellence And International Business Magazine Awards
The Shari’a compliant real estate investment trust, which is listed on Nasdaq Dubai, was recognised as Leading Real Estate Investment Expert in the UAE for 2019.
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Hosting Meeting Of Waterborne Transport Committee Meeting For The First Time In Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is all set for hosting the coordinative meeting of the Waterborne Transport Committee; an affiliate of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP).
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Bank With Liv. And Win An Island In Unique Campaign
Liv., the digital-only lifestyle bank by Emirates NBD has announced an exciting new promotion, offering one lucky customer the chance to win his or her private island.
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Etisalat OneCloud Enables Digital Transformation At DBA Group
Etisalat today announced its strategic partnership with UAE-based conglomerate DBA (Darwish bin Ahmed & Sons) Group to provide Etisalat OneCloud services in support of its digital transformation process.
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Emirates Islamic Inaugurates New Branch In Baniyas, Deira
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the opening of its new branch in Baniyas, Deira.
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Five-Day Weather Forecast
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts weather to be cloudy over the coming five days, and dusty at times over the coming five days.
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IDC To Provide Expert Guidance On Artificial Intelligence At Ai Everything 2019 In Dubai
Running under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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1st Annual General Meeting Of Emaar Development On April 23 To Propose Dividend Of AED1.04 bn (US$283.15 mn) To Shareholders
At the first AGM, the Board of Directors of Emaar Development will propose the distribution of AED 1.04 billion (US$ 283.15 million) dividend, representing 26 per cent of the share capital being 26 fils per share.
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Adding Five New Salik Services To Dubai Drive App
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added five new services for the toll gate system (Salik) to Dubai Drive app.
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6th Dubai International Project Management Forum To Focus On ’Cultural Diversity’
The event will be held from 7th to 10th December, 2019, in collaboration with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, DP World, Emaar Properties, and Projects Management Institute, PMI.
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Dubai Duty Free Wins Two DFNI-Frontier EMEA Awards
Dubai Duty Free made a double appearance on the stage at the Duty Free News International (DFNI) - Frontier EMEA Awards for Travel Retail Excellence held in London recently.
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Department Of Urban Planning And Municipalities And Smart Crowd Holdings Ltd. Sign MOU At Cityscape Abu Dhabi
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Smart Crowd Holdings Limited on April 16th, 2019 in the presence of His Excellency Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed.
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Endorsing ’Cultural Diversity’ As Theme For 6th Dubai International Project Management Forum
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has selected ’Cultural Diversity’ as a theme for the 6th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF).
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RTA Endorses ’Cultural Diversity’ As Theme For 6th Dubai International Project Management Forum
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has selected ’Cultural Diversity’ as a theme for the 6th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF).
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374 Beneficiaries Get Over AED26 Million From Marriage Grants During Q1, 2019
She noted the keen interested of the UAE wise leadership to build a stable family reflected in social and development initiatives.
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Dubai Future Council On Artificial Intelligence Holds Its First Meeting
One of 13 Councils launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Dubai Future Foundation.
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RTA And Dubai Police Report 700 Behavioural Offences In Buses And Facilities
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have launched joint inspection campaigns targeting public buses and bus facilities. The move is part of RTA efforts to ensure the compliance of bus riders with the rules and guidance in place.
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Dubai Receives Platinum Rating In LEED For Cities
Sheikh Mohammed’s directives to incorporate sustainable development strategies in plans for the future have led to great progress in the clean energy sector, he said.
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Briefing Dubai Police On Enterprise Command And Control Centre
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently briefed a delegation from Dubai Police on the operations and roles of the Enterprise Command and Control Centre (EC3).
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Holding Traditional Events In Celebration Of ’Haq AL Laylah’
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) held a variety of events to celebrate Mid-Shaaban Night, an event locally known as (Haq Allaylah). Scores of employees took part in the festivity, which forms part of the UAE traditions.
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Emirates NBD Announces First Quarter 2019 Results
Emirates NBD (DFM: EmiratesNBD), a leading bank in the region, delivered a strong set of results with net profit up 15% y-o-y and 15% q-o-q to AED 2.7 billion.
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DLD Hosts Training Programme By Harvard University
Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its educational arm, Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), recently hosted a training programme titled ’Investment Strategies in Real Estate’ by the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) Executive Education department.
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Emirates Islamic Announces Record Q1 2019 Results
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced its financial results for the quarter ending 31 March, 2019.
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Holding 3rd Public Transport Hackathon For University Students
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is organising the 3rd edition of Public Transport Hackathon.
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Dubai Chamber Concludes High-Level Trade Mission To Panama
A delegation of 70 businessmen from the UAE led by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) recently concluded a trade mission to Panama which aimed to explore business opportunities emerging in Latin America that can be accessed through the regional trade hub.
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Etihad Credit Insurance, JIACC To Promote Halal food Industry
Arab-Italian economic and trade relations will get a boost, particularly in the Halal industry, following the signing of an agreement between Etihad Credit Insurance, ECI, and the Joint Italian Arab Chamber of Commerce, JIACC.
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Al Tayer Briefs Italian Delegation About Investment Prospects Of RTA
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), received HE Luigi Di Maio, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Labour, Italy.
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Empower: Technological Advances In District Cooling Play A Major Role In The Growth Of The Real Estate Sector
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, stressed during the 13th edition of Cityscape Abu Dhabi.
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Emirates NBD Rings Market-Opening Bell To Celebrate Listing Of A USD One Billion Bond On Nasdaq Dubai
Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD, one of the region’s leading banks, rang the market-opening bell today at Nasdaq Dubai to celebrate the listing of a one billion US dollar conventional bond.
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Nine-Year Old Grade School Student Wins US$1 Million After Winning A Mclaren Car In 2013
Speaking to her father, Mr. M., who hails from Mumbai and is a resident of Dubai for 19 years, he confirms that he is a regular participant in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion since Series 43 (2004)
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