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DED Conducts Compliance Awareness Workshops For DHCC Companies
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, conducted awareness workshops for 44 companies operating in the Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) following a co-operation agreement signed between the two entities.
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DP World Announces Closing Of Continental Warehousing Corporation (India) Transaction
Hindustan Infralog Private Limited (HIPL), a joint venture between DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), is pleased to announce that the transaction to acquire 90% stake in Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Seva) Ltd in India has now closed.
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Emirates Islamic Announces First Half 2018 Financial Results.
Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Chairman of Emirates Islamic, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD commented: "We are pleased to announce impressive results for Emirates Islamic in the first half of 2018, as Islamic Banking continues to grow in popularity in the UAE.
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Dubai Customs: Re-export Trade With China Up 60% To AED 176.4 Bn In 2017
The most notable growth occurred in Dubai-China re-exports trade which went up 60% from AED 4.99 billion in 2016 to AED 7.97 billion last year.
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Asteco Reports Further Decrease In Rental Rates, Sales Prices Across Dubai
Asteco, a leading property services company in the UAE, has recorded a continued decline in villa and apartment rental rates and sales prices in its Dubai Real Estate Report Q2 2018. The quarterly report also highlights the current and anticipated handovers of key projects across the emirate.
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Emirates NBD Announces First Half 2018 Results
Commenting on the Group’s performance, Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Emirates NBD said: "I am extremely proud that Emirates NBD has delivered another record net profit in the first half of 2018.
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Dubai Wins Bid For The World’s Biggest B2B Event For Destination Weddings Industry
Dubai has been announced as the winner of the bid to host the 2019 edition of the biggest annual international gathering of destination wedding industry, the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress, which is set to take place at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm hotel.
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Dragon Mart Celebrates UAE-China Week With Exciting Line-Up Of Traditional Chinese Cultural Activities
Dragon Mart - the world’s largest Chinese retail and trading hub outside China, and the central hub of Chinese activity in Dubai - will proudly celebrate UAE-China Week with a range of traditional festivities and celebrations this weekend.
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Dubai Records 119% Growth In Chinese Visitors Since 2014
Ahead of President Xi Jinping of China’s arrival in the UAE later this week, Dubai Tourism reports continued growth in visitors from China.
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TRA Achieves ISO Certificates In Information Security Management, IT Service Management And Energy Management
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has been awarded three certificates by The International Organization for Standardization "ISO", in the fields of Information Security Management, IT Service Management, and Energy Management.
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Dubai Islamic Bank Group 1st Half 2018 Financial Results
Earnings growth driven by strong increase in income from core businesses.
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DEWA Extends ISO 27001 In Information Security Management To Cover All Its Sectors And Operations
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the ISO 27001:2013, which is the highest international standard in information security management. DEWA has extended the standard implementation to include all its divisions, departments, and operations.
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ARN And Hala China Announce Strategic Launch Of Chinese Radio Channel
The Arabian Radio Network in partnership with Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, have announced the launch of a new dedicated 24-hour radio station called ’The Sound of the Dubai Dragon’, which will serve the resident Chinese population in the UAE.
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ARN, Hala China Announce Strategic Launch Of Chinese Radio Channel
The Arabian Radio Network, ARN, in partnership with Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, have announced the launch of a new dedicated 24-hour radio station called ’The Sound of the Dubai Dragon’, which will serve the resident Chinese population in the UAE.
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Dubai Chamber Raises Awareness On CSR In The Third Edition Of ’CSR Al Youm’
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business has published the third edition of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) newsletter ’CSR Al Youm’ for 2018.
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DEWA Launches New Sign Language Diploma Course To Promote Its Services For People Of Determination
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched a new ’Sign Language’ diploma course for its employees, this is part of DEWA’s diligent efforts, as a socially responsible and People-of-Determination-Friendly government organisation.
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Federal Tax Authority Classifies Labour Accommodation Into Two Categories For Tax Purposes
The FTA had issued a clarification about tax treatment for labour accommodation, one of a series of publications launched through its website to raise tax awareness and ensure auto-compliance with tax regulations.
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Dubai Land Department Records 5,181 Active Brokers From 2,113 Real Estate Offices During H1 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that the real estate brokerage commissions reached AED 571 million during the first half of 2018, with a total of 5,181 active brokers - representing 2,113 offices - contributing to the sustainable growth achieved by the sector.
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Winners Of Design For Dubai Competition Announced
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has today announced the five talented winners of its inaugural ’Design for Dubai’ fashion competition.
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Online Ticket Buyer Wins US$1 Million In The Latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Draw
Mr Mohammed Al Hajri, a Saudi national based in Riyadh, is the latest dollar millionaire in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw in Series 276, which was held today (Tuesday), in Concourse A of Dubai International Airport.
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Dubai FDI’s ’Aftercare’ Program For Investors To Bolster FDI Reinvestments
In response to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create stronger and improved engagement with investors.
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Al Tayer Discusses Cooperation With Thai Council Of State
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has received HE Mr. Distat HOTRAKITYA - Secretary General of Council of State, Kingdom of Thailand and the accompanying delegation.
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India To Actively Participate In Expo 2020
This came about at a meeting between the Secretary-General and the Ambassador to review India’s preparations for taking part in the landmark event following an agreement between the two sides.
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Region’s Largest Drilling Machine For Dubai Drainage Project Getting Ready In Guangzhou
A delegation from Dubai Municipality headed by its Director-General, Dawood Al Hajiri visited the Chinese city of Guangzhou to learn about the stages of manufacturing of the digging machine, to be used for the Deep Tunnel Storm Water System project for Airport City-Expo 2020.
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DMCC Signs MOU With Royal Fund Investments To Boost China Trade In DMCC And Dubai
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Royal Fund Investments LLC (RFI).
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Dubai Science Park Launches Knowledge Exchange Platform To Enhance Dubai’s Healthcare Sector
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science-focused business community, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OPEN Health, a communications and market access firm, Synapse Medical Services, a healthcare service provider, and Connect Communications.
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BUiD Announces Collaboration With Two Leading UK Universities
BUiD, the leading research-based university in the UAE and the region, has also entered into collaborative agreements with two world-renowned universities in the UK
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The World Health Organization Praises The UAE’s Efforts In Combating Obesity
During the World Health Organization’s Workshop for Combating Obesity, the WHO (World Health Organization) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean praised the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Prevention in combating obesity, and applying the best international practices.
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Dubai Ranked Among Top Five In Latest Shipping Centre Development Index
Dubai has scored a new milestone in its bid to cement its leadership in the international maritime sector after it was selected as one of the world’s top five in the International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCD).
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Emirates Receives IATA 753 Compliance Certification For Baggage Operations In Its Dubai Hub
Emirates has been awarded IATA 753 compliance certification for its baggage operation in its home base of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities to diligently track bags that flow through its Dubai hub for departing, arriving and connecting customers.
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Tunnel Linking Airport And Marrakech Streets To Open On Friday July 20,2018
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a two-lane tunnel linking the Airport Street and Marrakech Street Friday (July 20 2018).
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1.4 Million People Visited Dubai Parks And Resorts In H1 2018
Dubai Parks and Resorts received over 1.4 million visitors during the first half of 2018, an increase of 46 percent compared to the first half of 2017, DXB Entertainments, the Dubai-based theme park operator, said in a statement on Sunday.
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Dubai Airports Waves Off Watani Al Emarat Foundation Students
Dubai Airports yesterday welcomed 40 Emirati students as they departed DXB for Tokyo, Japan with the Watani Al Emarat Foundation.
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Fidu Properties Targets AED 5 Billion Investments In The UAE Real Estate Sector Over Next 3 Years
Fidu Properties, one of the leading Chinese companies in the UAE property market, has announced massive expansion plans in the UAE and region, with over AED 5 billion worth of investments in the UAE alone over the next three years.
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DEWA Begins Testing Turbines At 700MW M-Station Expansion Project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started testing of the turbines in the M-Station expansion project in Jebel Ali. M-Station is the newest and largest electricity generation and water desalination plant in the UAE. The cost of the expansion project is AED 1.47 billion.
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Norway To Bring Maritime Expertise And Innovations To Expo 2020 Dubai
Norway will promote its innovations, technologies and further development of the country’s ocean industries to a global audience of millions, after confirming its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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CNBC, Nasdaq Dubai Announce Opening Of New Studio
CNBC today announced the expansion of its Middle East operations with a new studio set to open in October at Nasdaq Dubai.
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Azizi Developments Delivers Progress Updates For All Four Phases Of Flagship Project - Azizi Riviera
Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has announced construction updates for all four phases of its upcoming flagship project in Meydan One, Azizi Riviera.
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DP World And EGA Sign Important Agreement To Support Aluminium Exports
DP World, UAE Region, the Middle East’s leading regional trade enabler, today signed an important Strategic Long Term Service Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas.
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UAE Office For Future Food Security Explores Ways To Improve Food Practices In The UAE
The UAE Office for Future Food Security met with representatives from leading government and international entities, as well as experts in health and nutrition, to explore common food practices in the UAE in the lead-up to the launch of the National Food Security Strategy in September 2018.
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Dubai Health Facilities Rating System Underway
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will rate all healthcare facilities including public and private hospitals and day-care health centres in Dubai in accordance with the Dubai Health Facilities Performance Framework (DHFPF).
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CNBC And Nasdaq Dubai Announce Opening Of New Studio To Expand Middle East Coverage
CNBC, the world’s number one business and financial news network, today announced the expansion of its Middle East operations with a new studio set to open in October at Nasdaq Dubai.
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Dubai Chamber Pilots Cutting-Edge Healthcare Technology From AXA Designed To Put Its Employees In The Driving Seat
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed the latest initiative designed to ensure the wellbeing of its team members. The organisation, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business community, has piloted a trial of the new AXA 360 Doctor Check-up Station.
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Dubai Municipality, Planetfair Sign Agreement For WOP Dubai
Dubai Municipality and planetfair Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to sponsor the 10th edition of the World of Perishables (WOP) Dubai 2018, which will be held from 1 to 3, October 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center.
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Nakheel Welcomes New Road Opening At International City As AED400 Million Transport Scheme Motors Ahead
Master developer Nakheel has welcomed the RTA’s opening of the first phase of a 400 million AED roads scheme at International City.
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RTA Diverts 8 Licensing Services To Smart Channels
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)is all set to divert eight licensing services to smart channels. Accordingly, such services will no longer be on offer at Service Centers as of July 22, 2018.
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DEWA Completes Engineering Studies For Hatta Hydroelectric Plant
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed the engineering studies related to the 250MW hydroelectric power station in Hatta, which will use the water stored in the Hatta Dam.
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Hala China Establishes Board Of Directors, Announces First Strategic Partnerships
The Hala China initiative, jointly launched by Meraas and Dubai Holding earlier this year, has announced the signing of its firststrategic agreements at a press conference at Bvlgari Resort Dubai.
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Diverting 8 Licensing Services To Smart Channels
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is all set to divert eight licensing services to smart channels. Accordingly, such services will no longer be on offer at Service Centers as of July 22, 2018.
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Dubai International Financial Centre Reports Strong Start To 2018
Government of Dubai Media Office: His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) said DIFC has played a highly positive and impactful role in Dubai’s economic development and diversification.
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Smart Dubai Organises Brainstorming Session To Explore Prospects Of A Shared Technological Infrastructure
Smart Dubai has organised a brainstorming session at its headquarters in Dubai Design District (d3) as part of its Smart Cities Hackathon, drawing representatives from 15 government entities and private companies across various sectors.
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Dubai Chamber Pilots Cutting-Edge Healthcare Technology Designed To Put Its Employees In The Driving Seat
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed the latest initiative designed to ensure the wellbeing of its team members.
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Retail Operators Given Opportunity To Sell Expo 2020 Dubai-Branded Products To Millions
Retail companies of all sizes can capitalise on the huge merchandising opportunities available before, during and after Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Dubai Land Department Cooperates With Dubai Properties To Support The Emirate’s Real Estate Sector
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai Properties (DP), a member of Dubai Holding, to promote Dubai’s real estate sector.
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Al Qudra-Jebel Ali Lehbab Junction To Be Upgraded
The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently awarded a contract for upgrading Al Qudra-Jebel Ali Lehbab Roads Junction.
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Noor Bank, Dubai Police Coordinate To Combat Drug Abuse
Noor Bank, a Sharia-compliant bank, has joined public and private sector organisations in supporting the "International Day Against Drug Abuse" campaign, which is being hosted by the General Directorate for Drug Control of the Dubai Police.
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DEWA Excels In Utilising Social Media Compared To Other Utilities Worldwide
According to the Arab Media Outlook 2016-2018 report, issued by Dubai Press Club, the future of media is characterised by rapid digitisation and content on the small screen. This is already evident in the share of views on mobile phones which jumped from 11% in 2011 to almost 70% in 2015.
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Brokerage House Securities Completes First Repurchase Agreement Transaction In Dubai Financial Market
Brokerage House Securities, a subsidiary of KBBO Group, announced that it has collaborated with Dubai Financial Market to execute its first repurchase agreement on securities listed in local financial markets.
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DEWA Campus For Occupational And Academic Development … An Advanced Educational Landmark For The Emiratisation Of The Energy Sector
The role of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is not limited to providing electricity and water services according to the highest levels of quality, reliability and efficiency, but also to prepare Emirati youth to lead the energy and water sectors.
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UAE Minister of the Future selected for UN Secretary-Generals High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, has been selected by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as one of 20 independent experts to advise him on his High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation
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Starting Registration For 2nd ’Tamkeen With RTA’ Programme
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced the start of registration for the second edition of ’Tamkeen with RTA’ Programme.
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Dubai Health Authority participates in world medical and education conference at the Harvard Macy Institute
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) highlighted Dubai’s experience in leading innovations in healthcare and education at an international conference organised by the Harvard Macy Institute.
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Emirates Opens First Dedicated Airport Lounge In Cairo
Emirates today unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme.
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Al Tayer Briefs Delegation Of Bosch On Hi-Tech Transit & Traffic Systems
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, has received HE Dr. Volkmar Denner, Chairman of the BOM Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany.
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Al Gergawi On UN High-Level Panel On Digital Cooperation
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, has been selected by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as one of 20 independent experts on his High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation, launched at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday.
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MRHE Completes Construction Of 500 Residential Units In Dubai
The Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment, MRHE, has completed the construction of 500 residential units in Oud Al Muteena, for the third quarter of 2018.
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Find hundreds of the season’s best deals on our SunSational Summer app. From casuals to labels, cafès to family-friendly waterfront dining, playtime to beach time and children’s entertainment, there is so much more to enjoy across our six destinations this summer.
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DEWA Strengthens Ties With Voith
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed a high-level delegation from the German company Voith, which specialises in systems, products and services serving five important markets: energy, oil & gas, paper.
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DEWA Urges Customers To Check Internal Water Connections
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged its customers to conduct periodic inspections of internal water connections in their houses, buildings and facilities to discover and fix any leaks, and even replace old connections, if necessary.
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DMCC Signs MOU With China Council For The Promotion Of International Trade
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Council For The Promotion Of International Trade (CCPIT).
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Select Flydubai Flights To Operate From Terminal 3, Dubai International
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced today that flights to 10 of its destinations will move from its current operating base of Terminal 2 and relocate to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB).
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9 Candidates Qualify For Final Stage Of UAE Astronaut Programme
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that 9 candidates have qualified for the final evaluation phase of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
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A UAE First, Virgin Mobile Launches Game Changing Yearly Plans
Virgin Mobile has launched its latest innovation; yearly plan options, designed to make customers mobile life simpler by offering savings of up to 50%, available exclusively via the Virgin Mobile App.
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TRA Opens Registration In The 4th Edition Of TRA Innovation Camp
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced the opening of registration in TRA Innovation Camp in its fourth edition from 15 July to 16 August 2018. The camp targets school students from the UAE aged 6 and 17 years.
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Dubai Signs MoU To Promote Trade With China
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the largest official institution for the promotion of foreign trade.
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ARN Launches Dubai’s New Multi-Media Hub
The Arabian Radio Network has unveiled its new headquarters in Dubai Media City. The facility includes world-class infrastructure including over 41 multiplatform radio, production and visual studios.
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Dubai Cares Launches Two New Programs In Comoros And The Gambia
Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the launch of two new programs that will tackle children’s developmental readiness in both Comoros and The Gambia, with an additional focus on parenting education in The Gambia for 0 to 3 year old children.
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RTA’s Call Centre Handles Over A Million Calls During First Half Of 2018
Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) Call Centre (8009090), has received 1,022,421 calls during the first six months of 2018. The average response time per call has clocked 14 second; which compares well with the targeted period of 20 seconds.
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FinTech Hive Reports Significant Increase In The Number Of Applications For Its 2018 Edition
FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is gearing up to start its 2018 edition in September, in partnership with Accenture.
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Dubai Future Foundation, EY Sign MoU
Dubai Future Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with EY to support the Dubai 10X initiative, one of the Foundation’s initiatives.
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Islamic Economy Award 2018 Attracts Nominations From Around The World
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) continue to receive outstanding nominations for the sixth Islamic Economy Award (IEA 2018) just two weeks prior to the scheduled close of registrations on 25 July.
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Dubai Duty Free And Ctrip Sign Strategic Partnership
Dubai Duty Free has signed a strategic partnership with C-Trip to promote Dubai Duty Free to C-Trip’s customers travelling to Dubai from China.
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Meraas Launches Diversified Tourism Projects In Hatta
Meraas has today announced a series of major projects aimed at boosting the tourism sector in Hatta and advancing the social and economic development of the area.
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Setting 1 August, 2018 A Deadline For Submissions In Dubai World Challenge For Self-Driving Transport
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has set the 1 August a deadline for submissions from companies, institutions, universities and colleges to take part in the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.
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Expo 2020 Dubai Becomes First 5G Major Commercial Customer In MEASA Through Partnership With Etisalat
The UAE has set another benchmark for the early adoption of advanced new technology, with Expo 2020 Dubai becoming the first major commercial customer in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region to access 5G services, through its partnership with Etisalat.
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"Surf And Drive" With Flydubai This Summer
This summer, flydubai has launched a special "Surf and drive" offer for its passengers to enjoy unlimited connectivity for only USD 08 per flight, and have the chance to win one of two new Toyota Rush SUVs.
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His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama Visits Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre, Silicon Park At Dubai Silicon Oasis
His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence visited Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park. During the visit, he met with Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni.
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Dubai Tourism Introduces Revenue Management Programme For Hospitality Professionals
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, has developed a new interactive training programme, led by prominent industry experts at InsightsOut.
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CDA Reunite A Baby Girl With Her Mother
The Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) recently succeeded in closing the distances to reunite a baby girl with her mother who left the country several months ago.
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ENBD REIT Opens Souq Extra Retail Centre In Dubai Silicon Oasis
ENBD REIT acquired the community retail centre at a gross yield of 9.9% and net yield of 8.0%. Phase 1 has 36,000 ft² of gross leasable area comprising 42 fully-let retail units.
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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer Receives Adeeb And Dana Alblooshi
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Adeeb Alblooshi, and his sister, Dana Alblooshi at DEWA main office in recognition of Adeeb’s international stature as the first Emirati and Arab child to be enrolled at the University of California.
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UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Attends Landmark Healthcare Agreement Between Serco And Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
Today Serco, the leading FTSE 250 outsourcing firm, and Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (DSFH) announced a partnership agreement to transform facilities management and patient-facing services at the hospital in Jeddah over the next five years.
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Dubai Chamber Reveals 106% Increase In International Delegation Visits For First Half Of 2018
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed that the number of international delegations it hosted during the first half of this year increased by 106% over the same period last year.
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DFM Collaborates With Hawkamah For Board Secretary Accreditation Programme
Dubai Financial Market, DFM, is collaborating with Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance (Hawkamah), in designing and offering a board secretary accreditation programme to enable board secretaries to do their jobs in the best possible way.
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Al-Futtaim And PVR Signs A Memorandum Of Understanding To Establish A Joint Venture Cinema Business In MENA
Al-Futtaim, one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, and PVR Limited.
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Business Park At Dubai South Witnesses 400% Growth In Number Of Companies
The Business Park at Dubai South recorded a 400% growth in companies operating in the park since its inception in early 2015 with the number of companies increasing from 900 in 2015 to 4,500 in 2018.
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WETEX & Dubai Solar Show Highlight Latest Developments, Investments And Technologies In Energy, Water, Solar, Environment And Green Development Sectors
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Dubai Culture Launches Annual ’Our Summer Is Art & Culture’ Programme
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage and literature, has announced the launch of its annual ’Our Summer is Art & Culture’ programme.
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Study Shows SME Share Of Dubai GDP At 47% And Workforce At 52.4%
The study was released in conjunction with the World SME Day, which was celebrated on June 27th this year.
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RTA Supports Hatta Development With VAN To Transfer Kidney Patients
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) announced the allocation of a VAN for Hatta Hospital; a Dubai Government hospital, to transfer kidney patients in need of dialysis to Dubai.
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CDA Brainstrom With Civil Organization To Stimulate Year Of Zayed Innovative Plans
As part of its ongoing activities to spread the values of late Sheikh Zayed in Zayed’s year, the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA).
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Emirates SkyCargo Bags Important Pharma Recognition For The Second Year Running
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has received the prestigious 2018 Carrier Award for Reliability and Excellence (CARE) by DHL Global Forwarding for the transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals.
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DAE Board Of Directors Approve US$300 Million Bond Repurchase Program
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced today that its Board of Directors and Shareholders had approved a bond repurchase program of up to US$300 million.
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Dubai Sports Council Unveils Interactive Platform As Part Of 10X Initiative
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has introduced a new project aimed at developing the sports sector under the umbrella of the Dubai 10X initiative.
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Knox Seals Place In DP World Tour Championship After Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Victory
Scotsman Russell Knox emphatically sealed his place in the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship after holing two outstanding putts on the 18th as he beat Ryan Fox in a play-off to lift the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation title.
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Supporting Hatta Development With VAN To Transfer Kidney Patients
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) announced the allocation of a VAN for Hatta Hospital; a Dubai Government hospital, to transfer kidney patients in need of dialysis to Dubai.
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DMCC Breaks World Record For Largest Jigsaw Puzzle To Celebrate ’Year Of Zayed’
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, announced today that it had successfully claimed a new Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle by surface area.
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Suqia And Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Establishment Organise Voluntary Campaign In Uganda
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Establishment, both under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, organised a voluntary campaign in Uganda.
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Ministry Of Education, Emirates Diplomatic Academy Sign Agreement
The Ministry of Education and the Emirates Diplomatic Academy, EDA, have signed an agreement on the ’Diplomacy Ambassadors’ programme for students, as part of ’Our Ambassadors’ initiatives, aimed at developing the general skills and knowledge of students.
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Dubai Ladies Club Launches "Academic Excellence" Package For Female High School And University Graduates In Dubai
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, President of Dubai Ladies Club and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Emirates Makes History With One-Off A380 Touchdown In Islamabad
The special Emirates A380 flight was operated by UAE national, Capt Abbas Shaban, Chief Pilot of Technical Operations and Pakistani national, First Officer Qadir Moin.
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Dubai To Host The First Global Investment In Aviation Summit
The high-profile delegates from 40 countries will include 20 aviation ambassadors, ten knowledge partners, 200 aviation officials and 300 investors brainstorming throughout the three days.
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Marine Transit Ferry 7 Million Riders In First Half Of 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that the total ridership of marine transit modes in Dubai has clocked 7,182,435 riders during the first half of this year. Abras accounted for the biggest number of commuters ferrying as much as 6,867,348 riders.
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Dubai Cares Honors Philanthropist Sunny Varkey For Fulfilling His AED 100 Million Commitment Over 10 Years
The high profilemeeting also presented a strategic opportunity for both parties to discuss the impact of their long-lasting partnership on the lives of children, their families and their communities, as well as share their outlook for the philanthropic sector and the challenges that lie ahead.
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GEMS Education Students Excel In IB Exams
GEMS Education students studying International Baccalaureate (IB) have continued to perform above international averages, as confirmed by the latest IB examination results released on 5 July 2018.
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AEA 111 Billion Total Of Dubai Real Estate Transactions In H1 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in Dubai for the first half of 2018 (H1 2018) reached AED 111 billion, reaffirming Dubai market’s attractiveness and ability to compete with global investment destinations.
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DEWA Awards Over AED11 Billion Of Electricity Transmission Contracts
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded the contract for the construction of electricity transmission projects, worth AED1.05 billion, including a 400/132kV substations, two 132/11 kV substations, and 75km of 132kV ground cables.
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RTA Opens Improvement Of Al Awir Road, Entrances Of International City Project (Phase I) On July 14
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Improvement of Al Awir Road and Entrances of International City Project (Phase I) on Saturday, July 14.
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Rashid Hospital Becomes First In The Middle East To Launch State-Of-The-Art Catherization Lab
Rashid Hospital, the biggest hospital in the emirate, became the first in the Middle East to introduce a state-of-the-art catherization laboratory (cath lab).
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DEWA Awards Over AED 11 Billion Of Electricity Transmission Contracts To Build 91 Substations Over Next 3 Years
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded the contract for the construction of electricity transmission projects, worth AED 1.05 billion, including a 400/132kV substations, two 132/11 kV substations, and 75km of 132kV ground cables.
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Dubai Non-Oil External Trade With South Korea Grew 8.4% In 2017 To Touch AED 27.43 Billion
Musabih reaffirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation with the South Korean diplomatic mission, business council and Korean companies.
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AED 111 Billion Total Of Dubai Real Estate Transactions In H1 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in Dubai for the first half of 2018 (H1 2018) reached AED 111 billion, reaffirming Dubai market’s attractiveness and ability to compete with global investment destinations.
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Opening Improvement Of Al Awir Road, Entrances Of International City Project (Phase I)
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, announced the opening of Improvement of Al Awir Road and Entrances of International City Project (Phase I) on Saturday, July 14 2018.
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Emirates lands in Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo
Emirates has today launched a new, five times-a-week service from Dubai (DXB) to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo (GRU), marking the airline’s first arrival in Chile.
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Briefing Ministry Of Foreign Affairs About Corporate Governance Practices
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently received a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to brief them on the best corporate governance practices.
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Dubai DED Continues to Confiscate Illegal Encoded Receivers
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has continued its campaign to crackdown on shops and retail outlets selling encrypted receivers.
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Smart Dubai moves to engage private sector in Data Economy
The workshop sought to encourage the private sector in Dubai to participate in the data economy, in a manner that ensures mutual benefit and improves services and smart-city experiences.
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DEWA adopts cloud-based Predix
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, is using the industry-wide Internet of Things (IoT) platform Predix.
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The TRA Launches The First Phase Of The Initiative "Start Your Business In 15 Minutes ’Bashr’ "
In this respect, H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri, TRA Director General, said: "Bashr" initiative is based on the UAE vision to enhance the business environment to build a competitive, knowledge-based economy.
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DEWA Launches 3rd Ideal Home Initiative In Cooperation With 9 Government Organisations In Dubai
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched the Ideal Home initiative for the third time, to encourage customers to compete with each other in adopting conservation and the best sustainable practices to achieve happy and ideal homes.
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Starting ’AJYAL’ Internship To Offer Students Career Exposure
RTA’s Human Resources & Development Department has started the summer internship programme (Ajyal) for Emirati secondary school and university students.
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New Space Program To Prepare Youth For UAE’s Future Plans
A new Space Science Track will be introduced at the United Arab Emirates University’s Physics Department in September, with the beginning of the new academic year 2018-2019.
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Emirates Engineering Reconfigures Second Boeing 777-200LR Aircraft
Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. The conversion of the aircraft from three to two cabin classes was executed fully in-house at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai.
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Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment Announces National Ecotourism Project
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced today the launch of the National Ecotourism Project that aims to position the UAE as a leading global ecotourism hub.
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Emirates To Operate Extra Flights For Busy Hajj Season
Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Announces Final Candidates For UAE Astronaut Programme
The final 18 out of 39 candidates previously passed the initial interviewing process which was conducted by qualified specialists from MBRSC.
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Year To Date Traffic At DXB Nears 37 Million Passengers
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018 according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One Announces Strategic Partnership With Dubai Islamic Bank Offering An Exceptional Payment Plan For Its Apartments And Villas
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One, announces a strategic partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank to offer customers an exceptional extended payment plan for its luxury apartments and villas.
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Dubai Tourism Provides Industry Outlook To Leading Stakeholders And Partners
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has hosted its first biannual city briefing event of the year for hotel establishments, destination management companies, event organisers, tourism attractions and government departments.
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The General Authority For Regulating The Telecommunications Sector Launches The Emirates Cyber Ambassadors Initiative
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has recently launched the Emirates Cyber Ambassadors Initiative as part of its information security awareness campaigns.
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FTA Updates Its e-Services To Facilitate The Work Of Customs Clearance Companies
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has revealed details of updates to its electronic services (e-Services) that have been designed to provide a greater number of facilities for customs clearance companies that operate under its approval.
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Al Tayer Explores Cooperation With Angolan Minister Of Territorial Planning
The meeting discussed ways and means of enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise between RTA and its counterpart in Angola. The delegation also reviewed roads, infrastructure projects and transit systems to be undertaken by RTA in the foreseeable future.
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Value of trade exchange between UAE, China in 2017 reached AED195 billion
The value of trade exchange between the UAE and China in 2017 grew to US$53.3 billion.
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Stars Of Celebrity And Sporting Worlds Feature In Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro AM
The 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation at Ballyliffin Golf Club, Co. Donegal, got off to a spectacular start today (Wednesday, 4th July) as stars of the celebrity and sporting world featured in the Pro Am competition which kicked off the tournament.
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DMCC Signs MoU With Astana International Finance Centre
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, signed the agreement on behalf of DMCC, while AIFC was represented by Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of AIFC.
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Emirates Pioneers Web Virtual Reality Technology On Emirates.Com
Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform.
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WETEX 2018: One Of The Largest Specialised Exhibitions In The World
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the organiser of the 20th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2018, has announced that it will one the largest specialised exhibitions in the world.
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Arab League Honours Mohammed Bin Rashid With ’Shield For Leadership In Arab Development’
The prestigious shield recognises HH Sheikh Mohammed’s efforts in leading development initiatives not only in the UAE but also the Arab world.
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Women’s Sports Committee Reveals Plans For 2018-19 Season
The Women’s Sports Committee of Dubai Sports Council have announced their calendar of events for 2018-19, which includes some of country’s biggest ladies-only events like the Dubai Women’s Triathlon and the Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament.
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Expo 2020 Dubai, DarkMatter Collaborate To Protect Digital Network And Data
Expo 2020 Dubai is teaming up with UAE-headquartered DarkMatter to deploy advanced cyber security technologies that will help safeguard Expo’s digital experience for millions of visitors and 180 country participants.
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AED1 Million Donated Towards Scientific Research At Dubai-Based University
The Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, MBRU, in line with the UAE National Advanced Sciences Agenda 2031 and it’s vision to become a global hub for innovative and integrated healthcare research at the service of humanity.
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Emirates Islamic Customers To Benefit From Personal Finance Sale
Emirates Islamic, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE, today announced a Personal Finance Sale, offering customers profit rates starting from 2.79 per cent flat per annum, valid for a limited period.
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Ministry Of Community Development Registers 50,000 Volunteering Hours This Ramadan
The Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) has confirmed that around 30,000 volunteers from across the country recorded a total of 48,869 volunteering hours participating in more than 52 initiatives on its UAE Volunteers platform during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Emirates Partners With Dubai Parks And Resorts For An Exclusive Pass
Emirates has partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to offer its customers special privileges to Dubai’s exciting theme parks.
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Indian National Wins US$1 Million in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion
Dubai Duty Free revealed the latest draw winners for the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotions held at Dubai International Airport in Concourse D. One winner became instant dollar millionaire while the other three won a luxury vehicle each.
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Dubai Chamber Showcases Dubai’s Competitive Advantages To South American Audiences
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has showcased Dubai’s competitive advantages to audiences in South America.
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New UAE T20 League Promises To Be A Unique Development Platform For Regional And International Players Alike
A new elite international T20 cricket league, organised in partnership with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to take place in the UAE this December 2018 - January 2019.
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Emirates Aviation University Signs MoU With Lufthansa Technik Middle East
Emirates Aviation University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lufthansa Technik Middle East to collaborate on opportunities in the aviation sector.
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