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MBRSC announces the launch of the 2nd Annual EMM Science Workshop
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the 2nd Annual EMM Science Workshop, which targets students, graduates and educational entities from various UAE universities.
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Dubai Customs receives a delegation from Estemarat Services Centre "Tas-heel" to explore best practices
The Estemarat team listened to a thorough presentation of every department’s duties.
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DEWA launches third phase of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation Module
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun implementing the third phase of the SAP-Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) module, for planning and budgeting processes.
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VP attends Endurance Cup Festival at Euston Park
Some 120 male and female riders from across the world contested at the FEI 160km race.
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DEWA awards construction contract for 132/11kV substation
This reflects the UAE’s advanced position in the global energy competitiveness indices for ease of access to electricity," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
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Yangon and Hanoi become Emirates’ latest gateways
Emirates recently enhanced its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new daily linked service from Dubai to Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar, and onwards to Hanoi (HAN) in Vietnam.
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RTA obliges hospitals to post treatment period in drivers’ fitness test system
This requirement has become mandatory at the time when those drivers are subjected to fitness tests. The procedure will thus enhance the standards of road safety and minimize the onset of illness-related accidents.
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Dubai Parks and Resorts to launch on October 31
Dubai Parks and Resorts announced on Thursday that it will open its gates to the public on October 31, 2016.
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Emirates expands travel choices for its customers with 9 flights to Doha
Emirates will boost its services to Doha with two additional daily flights, taking the airline’s total operations to nine daily services, effective from 30 October 2016.
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MBRSC offers scholarships to the brightest UAE high school graduates and college students
For this purpose, MBRSC will hold an Open Day for high school graduates and college students to learn about the eligibility criteria to obtain a scholarship in the above mentioned disciplines, whether in a UAE university or abroad.
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Nakheel awards AED117.5 million contract for 18 showrooms at Dubai’s Dragon City
Nakheel has awarded a contract for AED117.5 million to construct a new, 375,000 sq ft showroom complex at Dragon City in Dubai.
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Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker
Dubai private sector companies signalled a positive start to the third quarter of 2016, with overall business conditions improving at the fastest pace since March 2015.
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Emirates adds China’s Guangzhou to its A380 destinations from October 2016
Emirates announced today that it will operate its flagship A380 on services between Dubai and Guangzhou from October 21, the 67th National Day of People’s Republic of China.
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Manal bint Mohammed directs the establishment of a committee to review ’Maternity Law in UAE
’We are working to activate the ’Gender Balance Index’ across various sectors to enhance the role of women, and promote gender equality through encouraging female participation.
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Nakheel signs a contract worth AED1.5 billion for the construction of its Al Khail Avenue
Directly connected to Al Khail Avenue and its 350 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets, the 18-storey hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, coffee shop, lounge, outdoor terrace, pool deck gymnasium and car park.
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Dubai Future Foundation to host ’Build Earth Live’ for the Hyperloop Designs
As part of its Future Partnership Program, Dubai Future Foundation has announced that it will host the ’Build Earth Live’ contest organized by ’Astie’ for the Hyperloop Designs in September 2016 in Dubai.
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Deadline for Islamic Economy Award 2016 extended to August 11
Due to popular demand, the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) has extended the deadline for the 2016 Islamic Economy Award until August 11.
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DXB passenger traffic reaches record 40.5 million in H1 in the first half of 2016
Dubai International’s (DXB) passenger traffic reached a record 40.5 million passengers in the first half of 2016 according to the traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
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DEWA completes preparations to participate in GITEX 2016
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed preparations for its participation in this year’s edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX 2016), which will be held during from 16-20 October 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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WETEX 2016 urges current and new companies to set up their presence in ’Dubai Green Zone’
This will be assured by providing a comprehensive solution spanning state-of-the-art infrastructure through a ’Dubai Green Zone’ as Dubai aims to become the city with the least carbon footprint in the world by 2050.
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Dubai airport reopens second runway
Dubai International Airport has re-opened a second runway which was slightly damaged in the Emirates EK521 crash landing incident on Wednesday, operator Dubai Airports announced on Thursday.
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Delegation from Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and RTA visits Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
A delegation from the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Road and Transport Authority (RTA) recently visited the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting in the USA as part of mutual visits aimed at enhancing cooperation and getting acquainted with the best international practices.
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Dubai Customs seizes AED 38.4 m worth of counterfeits items in H1 2016
The threat of smuggled counterfeit products is on the downturn here in Dubai thanks to Dubai Customs highly dedicated inspection cadre and advanced technologies.
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Dubai Supreme Council of Energy joins UN’s BEA partnership
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has joined the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) partnership, launched by the United Nations (UN), to double the rate of energy efficiency by 2030.
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DEWA receives ISO 10004:2012 certificate for customer satisfaction
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully enhanced its track record by once again receiving the ISO 10004:2012 certification, for defining and implementing processes to monitor and measure customer satisfaction.
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Mohammed bin Rashid allocates AED1bn for Dubai Future Accelerator’s projects
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has directed relevant authorities to invest one billion dirhams on projects and companies taking part in Dubai Future Accelerators.
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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Masdar City, reviews investment projects and future plans
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has visited today the headquarters of Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, in the capital Abu Dhabi, where he toured Masdar City and reviewed major clean energy projects.
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DEWA gives priority to people with disabilities
DEWA gives priority to people with special needs by launching initiatives to enhance its services for them. DEWA adopts a clear strategy based on the best international standards, to achieve its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and to further integrate people with disabilities in to the commun
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Dubai Customs launches integrated action plan to implement 4th Generation of Government Excellence System
Dubai Customs has taken great strides to put the 4th Generation of the Government Excellence System into implementation. Awareness workshops for all divisions and customs centres were conducted, as the preliminary and most important phase for implementation.
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Dubai Future collaborates with WeRobotics to accelerate the transfer of robotics for good to outstanding local partners in developing countries
Dubai Future Foundation announced the collaboration with WeRobotics to accelerate the transfer of appropriate robotics solutions to scale the impact of aid, development and environmental projects in developing countries.
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DEWA invites companies to participate in WETEX 2016
WETEX takes place on 4-6 October 2016. DEWA invites companies to benefit from the investment opportunities offered by the next exhibition, which will be the biggest in its history with an expanded area of 63,700 square metres.
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Jebel Ali Port voted Best Sea Port - Middle East
Global trade enabler DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port has been voted ’Best Sea Port - Middle East ’for the 22nd consecutive year at the recent Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS).
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DMCA announces formation of RASEINA Maritime Domestic & Leisure Working Group
The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has revealed the formation of RASEINA Maritime Domestic & Leisure Working Group, a first of its kind in the UAE, which aims to promote Dubai’s marine and leisure sector activities.
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DP World Signs MOU with Taiwan International Ports Corporation
Global trade enabler DP World and the state run Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Kaohsiung Port’s Terminal 7 in Taiwan.
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DEWA receives ISO 27037:2012 certificate for digital information security
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received a certificate of commitment towards ISO standard ISO 27037:2012, which provides guidelines for dealing with digital evidence.
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Boeing partners with Emirates Flight Training Academy to address growing pilot demand
Boeing has announced a partnership with the Emirates Flight Training Academy to collaborate on a comprehensive training curriculum and software infrastructure to help train pilot cadets.
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Mohammed bin Rashid: Solar Impulse 2 highlights new era for renewable energy
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the journey of Solar Impulse 2, which created history by circumnavigating the globe without using a drop of fossil fuel, highlights a new era for renewable energy.
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award extends deadlines to apply for the award to 30th September
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) has extended the deadline to apply for the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Water Award to 30 September 2016.
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RTA Customers’ Council explores improving NOCs services to partners, developers
The Customers Council at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has explored a number of services related to No Objection Certificates (NOCs) provided by RTA to beneficiaries including companies and institutions across the emirate.
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Dubai Silicon and Thomson Reuters to Host Second ’Innovation 4 Impact’ Pitch Competition
The second edition of the Innovation 4 Impact Competition will take centre-stage at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016 (GIES 2016) to be held under the theme ‘Inspiring Change’, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.
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DP World reports 2.5% Gross Volume Growth in H1 2016
DP World Limited handled 31.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals during the first half of 2016.
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DEWA Organises ’Partnership for the Future’ Creativity Lab for Strategic Partners
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised a Creativity Lab workshop, with the theme ’Partnership for the Future,’ which was attended by strategic partners.
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DEWA, ADWEA to consolidate cooperation between government organisations in the UAE to identify international best practices
This is one of a series of ongoing visits to consolidate cooperation between government organisations in the UAE to identify international best practices.
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Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to increase hybrid and electric vehicle use by 2020
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has adopted a strategy to achieve sustainable development to create a low-carbon economy and promote the use of hybrid cars and electric vehicles.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed unveils ’ Dubai Future Accelerators’ initiative
Today Dubai unveiled a unique program that will connect the world’s most innovative companies with leading figures in government to create breakthrough solutions for the world’s most exciting opportunities and pressing challenges.
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RTA reviews Madrid’s experience in training, licensing drivers
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), represented by a delegation from the Licensing Agency took part in the conference held by the International Commission for Driver Testing (CIECA) held in Madrid, Spain.
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Dubai Civil Defense puts out Sulafa Tower fire
A major fire that erupted at Sulafa Tower in Dubai Marina has been put out by the Dubai Civil Denfece authorities.
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ESAG Charity Foundation donates AED 10 m to Al Jalila Foundation to support children with heart disease
Al Jalila Foundation, a global philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives through medical education and research, today announced that the Easa Saleh Al Gurg (ESAG) Charity Foundation has donated AED 10 million to support children with heart disease.
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Dubai Municipality launches New smart inspection service for food outlets
Dubai Municipality’s Food Safety Department now has its own dedicated smart inspection services. In a move to ramp up both food safety measures and its use of modern technology as part of Dubai Plan 2021’s strategies.
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MBRSC captures HD images of the Moon with DubaiSat-2
DubaiSat-2, the second Earth observation satellite owned and operated by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).
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Emirates Boosts Capacity to Milan with Introduction of Second Daily A380
Emirates today unveiled plans to increase capacity on the Dubai-Milan route with the deployment of a second daily A380.
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HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer meets China National Petroleum Corporation delegation
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA has received a delegation from China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) - Middle East.
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Two legal officers take oath before Maktoum bin Mohammed
Two legal officers of the Rental Dispute Settlement Centre at Dubai Land Department, have sworn in before H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
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Dubai real estate deals touch Dh113bn; Business Bay, Marina favourites
Total real estate transactions in Dubai touched Dh113 billion in the first six months of 2016 after recording Dh55 billion in the first quarter.
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Empower and Nakheel ink Dh1.8bn deal
Dubai-based Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has signed a Dh1.8-billion contract with Nakheel to provide district cooling services to Jumeirah Village Circle and Jumeirah Village Triangle.
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Mohammed Al Gergawi names Omar Sultan Al-Ulama as director of the World Government Summit Organisation
His Excellency Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit, has appointed Omar Sultan Al-Ulama as Director of the World Government Summit Organisation.
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RTA offers world’s first online training program on asset management
"Through this online training program, the trainee will be given comprehensive lessons about the principles of tangible & intangible assets.
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Mohammed bin Rashid: As generations work to fulfill our dreams, we develop concrete realities
Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum posted a stamp issued by his father the late Sheikh Rashid 50 years ago, celebrating space sciences.
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Emirates wins the inaugural Network Strategy award
Emirates Airline has been awarded the inaugural Network Strategy award, at The Airline Strategy Awards run by the established air transport industry news and analysis provider Flight Airline Business.
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Emirates renews sponsorship of UAE Rugby Federation
Emirates airline has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the UAE Rugby Federation (UAERF) to reinforce its commitment to rugby in the UAE.
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DED’S Rental Disputes Center signs an MoU with Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
The Rental Disputes Center (RDC), the judicial arm of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
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RTA unleashes online selling in authorized auto showrooms
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently launched the online selling service in RTA authorized auto showrooms.
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Dubai Police wins Best HR Strategy Overseas award
The General Department of Smart Services at Dubai Police has won "Best HR Strategy Overseas" award at the HR Excellence awards 2016 in London.
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DEWA wins two awards of Arab Organisation for Social Responsibility
Nasser Lootah, Executive Vice President of Generation at DEWA, received the awards on behalf of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, at a ceremony held at the Al Bustan Rotana hotel in Dubai.
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RTA names Al Qusais Bus Depot "Most Sustainable in Water Consumption"
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently honoured Al Qusais Bus Depot by naming it: The Most Sustainable Bus Depot in terms of optimizing water consumption by as much 11 per cent.
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Emirates to Operate One-Off A380 Flight to Chicago
Emirates is the world’s largest operator of A380 aircraft, the world’s largest commercial jet, with 81 of this aircraft type flying customers in comfort across the globe - including to 4 cities in the USA.
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DHA inaugurates Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit at Rashid Hospital
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) opened on Thursday new Burns and Plastic surgery unit (Ward 23) at Rashid Hospital.
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DEWA measures employee happiness
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently launched the Breathe Easy initiative to encourage employees to adopt exercise routines to ease pressure from work, and maintain a healthy lifestyle, while encouraging their families to do the same.
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RTA holds workshop about corporate data management in support of smart transition
The Roads and Transport Authority has held a workshop to spotlight data management and its application in leveraging the smart corporate transition.
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DHA launches scholarship, job security programme for Emirati youth
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Wednesday announced the commencement of a scholarship and job security programme to encourage qualified Emirati high school graduates pursue careers in Medicine and allied fields.
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Dubai gears up to execute 3D technology
Dubai Municipality has amended building rules to execute 3D printing technology in construction sector, a top official said.
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Noor Bank rings bell to celebrate listing of a USD 500 million Tier 1 Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Hussain Al Qemzi, CEO, Noor Bank, one of the fastest growing Islamic banks in the region, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of Noor Bank’s USD 500 million debut Tier 1 Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai.
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Consumer Confidence: Job security, personal finance put Dubai on top
The comparative study showed that the overall Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for Dubai stood at 142 points during the second quarter of 2016, higher than that of Tokyo, Milan, Paris, New York, Bangkok and London.
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Emirates named World’s Best Airline at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016
Emirates was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016, in addition to scooping up the awards for World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for a record 12th consecutive year, and Best Airline in the Middle East.
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DEWA’s achievements in smart transformation
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) completed its smart transformation less than a year after the Smart Dubai initiative was announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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Dubai Customs processes 2.241 million transactions in Q1 2016
Dubai Customs reported that it has processed 2.241 million transactions during the first quarter of 2016, compared to 2.217 million over the same period of 2015. These figures show a year-over-year growth despite the slowdown in economic activities worldwide.
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Mohammed inspects travel procedures at #Dubai International Airport
His Highness, along with Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of the Emirates Group.
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RTA all set for announcing winners of traffic contest "Innovation Journey"
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started sorting and assessing submissions received for the traffic contest branded the "Innovation Journey" launched in conjunction with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and targeted university students.
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RTA reviews Austria experience in mass transit applications
A delegation from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently visited Austria to review the technical specifications of public transit means, especially cable cars.
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Mohammed: Eid is the symbol of peace to nations across the world
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the UAE people and all Arab and Muslims across Arab and Islamic nations on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
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RTA Customers Council discusses improving taxi services with customers, franchise companies
The Dubai RTA’s Customers Council in its 65th session, which took place few days before the advent of the holy month of Ramadan.
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KP Chair visits Angola and South Africa
In addition Mr. Bin Sulayem’s agenda included discussions about Venezuela’s re-admission to the KP family. He applauded President Santos for the commitment made by Angola, Chair of the Committee on Participation and Chairmanship, in helping Venezuela.
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Mohammed bin Rashid promotes 465 officers of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Directorate
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered the promotion of 465 commissioned officers.
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Dubai Airports and CAREEM entice travellers to arrive early and HANGOUT@DXB this summer
Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s leading international airport, and the region’s leading car booking app CAREEM, have teamed up to offer ground transport discounts to Dubai residents travelling via Dubai International (DXB) this summer.
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RTA briefs delegation of DP World on internal audit experience
RTA’s Internal Audit Department has briefed a visiting delegation of DP World on its internal audit experience and the best practices adopted in combating corruption and fraud.
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UAE Ambassador to South Korea takes oath before Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Sheikh Mohammed wished the ambassador success in his new task to further promote friendship and cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of South Korea.
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Mohammed says Reading Nation campaign exceeded target with 8.2 million books
The campaign managed to raise AED 80 million in cash plus a number of books which will increase the total number of books that the campaign will provide 8.28 million books.
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(DMCA) launches Dubai Maritime Cluster Office
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, has announced the launch of the Dubai Maritime Cluster Office.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Installs Smart Street Solution by Huawei
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, in collaboration with Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, today installed the first Smart Street Solution in the Middle East region at the high-tech park.
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DMCC and Jafza Sign MoU to boost trade between Dubai’s leading Free Zones
The purpose of the memorandum is to enhance trade and explore new collaboration between Dubai’s leading Free Zones by sharing best market practices and access to state-of-the-art technology through trading platforms such as DMCC Tradeflow.
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AED 4.3 Billion Savings for Dubai Government from Smart Services over 12 years
Smart Dubai Government (SDG) announced that shared smart services have enabled Dubai Government to make a total savings of AED 4.3 billion since the inception of the services in 2003.
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RTA to open Phase I of detour at intersection of Casablanca, Marrakech Roads with Airport Road on June 30th
Eng. Maitha bin Adai, CEO of RTA’s Traffic & Roads Agency, said: "RTA had charted a plan for traffic diversions all along the Airport Road in both directions, which involves providing a permanent detour throughout the project construction period over two phases.
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Mohammed receives top students
Congratulating the post-graduates on their excellence, Sheikh Mohammed told them that they still have a long way to go to become future leaders of the government and private sectors.
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DEWA announces selected bidder for 800 MW third phase of the MBR solar park
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced today the selected bidder for the 800 megawatt (MW) third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which will be constructed based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model.
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MBRSC and AUS announce readiness of Nayif-1 Nanosatellite for Launch
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have announced the completion of the design and building of the communication Nanosatellite, Nayif-1.
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DP World lists $1.2 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
The listing by DP World reinforces Dubai’s status as the global leader for Islamic bond listings,with a total nominal value of 44.56 billion US dollars.
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RTA adds more Nafethati systems to enhance customers’ satisfaction, happiness
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced the deployment of more self-service machines, branded as Nafethati.
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UAE Cabinet approves a one-week Eid Al Fitr holiday for Federal entities
Following the directives of the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Cabinet chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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DEWA participates in Ramadan Aman campaign 2016
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority staff are distributing Iftar meals to drivers on the roads and at traffic intersections before Maghrib prayers during Ramadan .
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Dubai Customs launches "My Family Happiness" initiative
’My Family Happiness’ initiative is the latest offering by Dubai Customs Training Centre. It is meant to enable participants to resolve problems, improve their decision making skills and help them plan better for the future.
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RTA releases S-coded vehicle plates with flamboyant numbers on June 26
RTA’s Licensing Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is gearing up for the debut of Code ’S’ vehicle plates bearing an array of distinctive four and five digit numbers on June 26, 2016.
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Dubai International from Space
Dubai International (DXB) makes an indelible impression even when viewed from outer space with the addition of Concourse D.
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DEWA receives international appreciation from World Summit on the Information Society
The prize was received by Ibrahim Salem Al Obaidly, Senior Engineer at Instrument & Controls on behalf of DEWA. The award was received during a ceremony held at the World Summit on the Information Society in Geneva from 2-6 May 2016.
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Dubai’s DMCC and China’s Zhongwei Sign MoU to Boost Trade along the ’One Belt One Road’
The purpose of the memorandum is to explore new collaboration, directives and initiatives to drive bilateral trade between DMCC and Zhongwei as part of the ’One Belt One Road’ initiative.
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Dubai Chamber honoured for innovative practices
After a successful completion of a certification external audit conducted by TUV InterCert classification organisation this month, Dubai Chamber has been awarded the Innovation Management System CEN TS 1655 1 2013 Certification which brings the Chamber international recognition.
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Dubai Supreme Council of Energy addresses latest updates in Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, headed the Supreme Council’s 41st meeting.
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UAE Water Aid Foundation board of trustees hold 7th meeting
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia)’s board of trustees held its 7th meeting at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s headquarters. Suqia is one of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.
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DEWA wins Training Initiative of the Year Award 2016 from Emirates Green Building Council
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won the Training Initiative of the Year Award from the Emirates Green Building Council, for the Carbon Ambassadors Programme. DEWA sponsors the programme to involve youth in environmental and sustainability issues.
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Global Innovation magazine publishes a Dubai special edition in partnership with Dubai Customs
Dubai Customs has partnered in an exciting and fruitful venture with Global Innovation Magazine to produce a special edition entirely focused on Dubai, highlighting the Emirate’s astounding world class achievements in the realm of innovation.
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Saudi Arabia tops GCC destination for Dubai non-oil trade
Reflecting Dubai’s strong economic ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the emirate’s trade within the region, especially with Saudi Arabia accounting for 45% of Dubai’s total trade within the region, is witnessing higher pace of growth.
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Dubai International Airport wins top award
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been named the ’Best Airport in the Middle East’ at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Shanghai recently.
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New Dubai Chamber website is innovative, smart
As part of its efforts to provide quick and innovative services to its members and the overall business community as well as to facilitate the ease of doing business in the emirate, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently unveiled its newly-redesigned website (www.dubaichamber.com).
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RTA sets plan for implementation of Green Economy Governance Structure
"RTA has effectively become the first government body in the region that caters to such a project, which echoes our strategic drive to promote this global concept.
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DP World Group Chairman & CEO Meets President of Kazakhstan
DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with the President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) this week to enhance the co-operation between DP World and Kazakhstan.
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DEWA is strategic partner of the Rashid bin Mohammed Ramadan Forum
Lectures for foreign communities will be available in Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. These lectures will take place in the Hor Al Anz Iftar Tent, at the Sheikh Rashid Grand Mosque, after reading and Tarawih prayers.
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Dubai Customs sees first-hand how Huawei ensures compliance with Customs laws and contributes to supply chain security
Dubai Customs has enhanced its outreach to the global business community with a senior delegation visit to Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen, China.To learn first-hand about Huawei’s best practices in areas related to supply chain and customs compliance was the main objective of the visit.
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Microsoft launches centre of excellence for oil sector
Microsoft has launched a new Middle East and Africa centre of excellence for oil and gas in Dubai, built specifically to assist customers in driving digital transformation, cost cutting and optimisation of their operations.
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Dubai Chamber organises halal cosmetics certification roundtable in Ghana
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Ghanaian International Office organised a Cosmetics Certification Roundtable at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra recently.
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change approves DEWA’s solar activities programme for the UAE
The CDM Executive Board has approved the request for registration, and the PoA will be registered as a CDM PoA after taking into consideration comments and suggestions received through public consultations up to 5 July 2016.
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Dubai Public Prosecution to seek capital punishment for man accused of murdering Jordanian boy
Attorney General of Dubai His Excellency Chancellor Essam Issa Al Humaidan said that Dubai Public Prosecution will seek capital punishment for the man accused of murdering the Jordanian boy, Obaida.
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Mohammed directs organizing charity auction to support Reading Nation campaign
Following directive of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a charity auction will organized to support the Reading Nation Ramadan campaign.
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden visits MBRSC
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden visited the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) accompanied by a number of NASA officials and representatives of the United States Embassy in the UAE and the United States Consulate in Dubai.
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The First Successful Kidney Transplant in Dubai Just Happened
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) today announced that the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) has successfully carried out the first organ transplant surgery in Dubai in collaboration with Mediclinic City Hospital.
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Mohammed appoints new Director General for Financial Audit Department
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued Decree No. (20) of 2016 appointing Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Ghobash as Director General of Dubai’s Financial Audit Department (FAD).
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RTA undertakes maintenance works on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the start of periodic preventive maintenance works on the asphalt layer in parts of the Sharjah-bound Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
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Mohammed bin Rashid calls top UAE students
Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum personally congratulated top achievers in UAE 2015-2016 secondary examinations.
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Dubai Chamber workshop focuses on trade credit management solutions
As part of its Business Beyond Borders Series launched earlier this year, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with Coface and NGI organised a workshop on Trade Credit Management Solutions, at the Chamber premises recently.
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DEWA main sponsor of Qur’an Readers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its participation as the main sponsor of Qur’an Readers, a group of activities organised by the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (IACAD).
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RTA, ’Dubai Culture’ ink MoU detailing respective roles & responsibilities towards Etihad Museum
Attending the signing of the MoU were HE Mohammed Ahmed Al Mur, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of Etihad Museum, HE Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gargawi, Minister for Cabinet Affairs and Future.
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Dubai Culture Participates in Ramadan Creative Dialogues under Mohammed Bin Rashid Initiative for Government Innovation
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for heritage, arts and culture, have participated in the Mohammed Bin Rashid initiative for Government Innovation Ramadan Creative Dialogues for the second year in a row.
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Dubai Customs: Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade reaches AED319 billion in Q1 2016
The significant growth was the result of re-export commodities soaring 35 percent to 4.1 million tons, export goods rising by 26 percent to 4.58 million tons, and import goods going up 11 percent to 15.25 million tons.
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Dubai Land transforms survey companies’ procedures from paper-based to online
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of a new e-system, which aims to contribute to its sustained efforts to provide sophisticated services to its customers in easy and convenient ways.
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Dubai Association Centre promotes Dubai at the 4th European Association Summit in Brussels
As a destination partner of the summit, DAC received great interest from the attendees and held over 50 meetings with international associations based in Belgium expressing interest in the Centre and in knowing more about Dubai as a hub for international associations.
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Nakheel awards AED4 million contract for STP at Dubai’s Deira Islands
Under the agreement, Austria-based ILF will oversee the design and construction supervision of the STP and lifting station, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
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Dubai’s RTA wins an International Safety Award for providing a safe and healthy work environment
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has won an International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council in recognition of its commitment to protecting its employees and contractors from the risk of injury and ill health at work.
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DEWA delegation meets major Malaysian and Singaporean companies to promote WETEX 2016 and Dubai Solar Show 2016
A delegation from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) visited Malaysia and Singapore to build closer ties with Malaysian and Singaporean energy, environment and water companies.
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Dubai Chamber Starts Evaluation of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award and Innovation Award Applications
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in its continued quest to harness a robust and competitive business environment, has now commenced with the evaluation of applications for both the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award .
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RTA discusses best practices of MBR Smart Majlis with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently briefed two delegations from the Dubai Municipality and the Dubai Police on its rich experience in handling ideas channeled through the Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis. Discussions focused on how RTA communicates with clients.
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Mohammed meets heads of local, Arab and foreign media institutions in 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 greater the challenges the region faces, the greater the media’s responsibility in helping face these challenges.
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Dubai Customs adopts happiness as a core objective in its Strategic Plan 2016-2021
Dubai Customs scored best in customer happiness in 2016, as 94.9% of customers who took on the ’Happiness Meter’ survey said they were happy with its services.
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Ahmed bin Saeed honours 214 orphans of Dar Al Ber
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, on Friday, honoured 214 local, Arab and foreign orphans of Dar Al Ber Society.
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DEWA Gold Sponsor of Orphan Day for 5th year running
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is gold sponsor of the Orphan Day celebrations (Mother of Giving) for the 5th year in a row.
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Global Blockchain Council meeting introduces seven pilot projects, four new members
Dubai Future Foundation has announced that the quarterly meeting of its Global Blockchain Council witnessed the participation of four new members and the adoption of seven new innovation based pilot projects.
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DEWA sponsors 20th Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is sponsoring the 20th Dubai International Holy Qur’an Award, named after the late Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
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Ukrainian Business Council established
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the launch of the Ukrainian Business Council which has become the 49th council operating under the umbrella of the Chamber.
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RTA wins Arab Ideas Award for recycling Bus Wash Water
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently won the Arab Ideas Award organized by the Dubai Quality Group in the ’Best Green Practices’ category.
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Dubai Taxi Opens Customers’ Care Center
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has recently opened the Customers’ Care Centre and launched Customer’s Relations Management (CRM) System.
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DEWA launches ’Let’s Make this Summer Green’ campaign to encourage rational use during summer months
To coincide with International Environment Day, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched an awareness campaign under the theme ’Let’s make the summer green.
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RTA launches Online Vehicle Mortgage Addition service
RTA’s Licensing Agency has recently launched the ’Online Vehicle Mortgage Addition’ service; the second phase of ’Vehicles Mortgage Addition/Redemption’ scheme.
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UAE Cabinet approves National Tolerance Programme
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Members of the Supreme Council, the Rulers of the Emirates, and the people of the UAE.
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DEWA signs PPA & SHA with ACWA Power & Harbin Electric consortium
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) with HE Mohammad Abdullah Abunayyan, Chairman of ACWA Power and representative of the ACWA Power and Harbin Electric consortium.
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DIAC organises construction disputes workshop
With its aim to cover various topics regarding construction arbitration and to provide a platform for discussion to in-house counsels, practitioners and other legal professionals.
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RTA clinches international award at Smart Cities Summit
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has scooped the ’Leadership Award for Outstanding Contribution towards Building Smart Cities Award.’
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Dp World Wins Concession Agreement for Greenfield Port in Ecuador
DP World has won a 50 year concession for the development of a greenfield multi-purpose port project at Posorja, Ecuador, 65 kilometers from the country’s main business city of Guayaquil.
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UAE Water Aid Foundation’s board of trustees hold 6th meeting at DEWA headquarters
The UAE Water Aid Foundation’s (Suqia)’s board of trustees has held its 6th meeting at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s headquarters.
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DEWA donates AED 3.6 million to Bayt Fel Jannah campaign
The campaign aims to improve charity in the Emirate and enable individuals, and government and private organisations to contribute to building 17 new mosques across Dubai.
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Dubai Chamber Encourages Companies to Digitalise B2B Commerce through Workshops
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently conducted two workshops to emphasise the importance of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce and to elaborate on Dubai Chamber’s role in facilitating e-commerce activities in the MENA region.
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MoU signed between MBRSC and UAEU to develop specialised Emirati talent in space technology
The two parties agreed that MBRSC will create job opportunities for outstanding students in scientific, technical and space projects, in addition to providing scholarships for students in the engineering and information technology colleges.
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