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DP World Group Chairman and CEO meets President of Argentina
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has met Argentinian President, Mauricio Macri in Beunos Aires to discuss cooperation in the ports and cruise terminals sector.
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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’s innovative services make customers happy
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) provides world-class government services and adopts the best international practices, to make people as happy as possible to support the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
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MBRSC Showcases Groundbreaking Innovations at World-Renowned International SpaceOps 2016
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) participated at the 14th annual SpaceOps event in Daejeon, South Korea.
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DED launches 3 ’Happiness Lounges’ to improve customer experience and service excellence
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has launched ’Happiness Lounges’ in three of its service centres, creating an exceptional environment of high quality services and world-class efficiencies to customers visiting these centres for transactions related to business registration.
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DEWA launches Tayseer bill payments service via Emirates NBD cheque deposit machines
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its new Tayseer service to facilitate bill payments by cheques using Emirates NBD’s cheque deposit machines.
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UAE Ministry of Climate Change & Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Mark World Environment Day
His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Alzeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, inaugurated the nation’s celebrations of the United Nations’ World Environment Day 2016, themed ’Go Wild for Life’, organized for the sixth consecutive year.
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DEWA’s campaigns reflect collective community efforts to preserve the environment
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plays a major role in promoting a culture of rational consumption in Dubai, and takes priority in organising community campaigns to make a positive change in how we use electricity and water.
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Dubai health insurance deadline extended to end-2016
While the deadline for the mandatory Dubai health insurance plan is June 30th, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) confirmed that penalties will not immediately be imposed on individual sponsors who fail to insure themselves, employees and dependents.
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Emirates’ Football Themed Liveries Make An Impressive Departure
Emirates’ specially emblazoned football club aircraft recently took to the skies in seven, carefully coordinated take-offs in the course of a few hours in one day, showing the airline’s unwavering support for its football club partners with the season drawing to a close.
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DTC honors strategic partners, suppliers during the annual gathering
Yousef Al Ali, CEO of DTC attended the gathering along with scores of directors, managers, specialists, and senior staff as well as representatives of strategic partners & suppliers.
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DEWA CSP solar projects to generate 1,000 MW in MBR Solar Park
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that DEWA will launch Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects that will generate 1,000MW by 2030.
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RTA accepts unconditional replacement of Chinese light driving license
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added the People’s Republic of China to the list of countries excluded from the light driver’s license replacement tests.
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Dubai Chamber workshop provides a practical guide to the new Commercial Companies Law
As part of its efforts to help companies understand and comply with the new Commercial Companies Law, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised a workshop in association with Hadef & Partners LLC law firm, highlighting the notable changes introduced by the new law.
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Kuwait’s Boubyan Bank celebrates listing of USD 250 million Tier I Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
The listing by a prominent GCC financial institution underlines Dubai’s status as the global leader for Sukuk listings, with a total nominal value of 44.06 billion US dollars from issuers in the Middle East and beyond.
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Dubai Holding contributes over 1,000 units to Dubai Health Authority’s #BeThe1Donor Blood Donation campaign
Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority’s Dubai Blood Donation Centre (DBDC).
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Solar Decathlon Middle East steering committee holds second meeting to discuss selecting participating teams
The Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) steering committee held its second meeting at DEWA’s main office to discuss the preparation and organisation of the Solar Decathlon.
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Ahmed bin Saeed launches Demand Side Management programme
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.
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Sultan bin Sulayem: Dubai to play host for one million cruise passengers by 2020
Dubai’s strategic vision for cruise tourism targets one million cruise passengers to visit the emirate per year starting 2020, revealed Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
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Ahmed bin Saeed attends RIT Dubai’s 5th Graduation Ceremony
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, has attended the graduation ceremony of the fifth batch of students from the Dubai Silicon Oasis based Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai.
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Mohammed bin Rashid participates in 16th Consultative Meeting of GCC leaders
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, in presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Their Highnesses Kings and leaders of GCC countries.
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RTA starts implementation of Executive Council’s Resolution organizing passengers’ transportation in Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is starting implementation of the Resolution of the Executive Council in Dubai No. (6)/2016 organizing passengers’ transportation in Dubai.
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Etihad ESCO signs Service Agreement with Drydocks World
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Etihad ESCO, and HE Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Chairman of Dry Docks World, have signed a Service Agreement to prepare for and evaluate the potential for on-site solar energy generation.
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RTA mobilizes efforts to achieve zero accident along the track of the Tram
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it would re-open the left and U-turns at the intersections of Al Marsa-Al Sayora Streets, Al Marsa-Al Sufouh Streets, and Al Marsa-Al Shurta Streets at the Dubai Marina along the track of the Dubai Tram.
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Following Mohammed bin Rashid’s directives, Hamdan orders application of Star Rating System on Dubai Government service centers
Following directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has instructed that the Star Rating System for service delivery channel.
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DP World Chairman, President of Somaliland discuss economic cooperation across a range of sectors
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Mr Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has met with the President of Somaliland, Mr Ahmed Mohamed Mahamoud, during a visit to the country following the signing of a term sheet agreement* in Dubai earlier this month to invest in the multi-purpose Port of Berbera.
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Dubai Culture launches "Thanks for Your Support" initiative to celebrate International Labour Day
Dubai Culture has joined government institutions and private companies in honouring the workers on their global day as a gesture of appreciation and gratitude to them and in order to promote their affiliation to the authority.
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World Green Economy Summit Announces Programme and Key Note Speakers for Event
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer.
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Sultan bin Sulayem: 4th Generation of the Gov’t Excellence System outlines roadmap to UAE Vision & Dubai Plan 2021
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid directed all government departments in Dubai to immediately implement the 4th Generation of the Government Excellence System.
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Dubai Culture participates in REMIX Sydney 2016 in Australia
The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for arts, culture and heritage, has announced its participation in the upcoming ’REMIX Sydney 2016’ summit, to be held in Sydney, Australia 2 - 3 June 2016.
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DEWA to boost ties with Russian energy, environment, water and green-building businesses
A high-level delegation from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), headed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, is visiting Russia to promote opportunities for joint cooperation with electricity, water, environment, renewable and clean energy businesses there.
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RTA awards contracts for Phase 4 & 5 of Dubai Water Canal costing AED703m
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for Phase 4 and 5 of the Dubai Water Canal Project. This steps falls within the implementation of the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President.
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Dubai Future Foundation unveils Keynote 2016 agenda
Dubai Future Foundation revealed the agenda of the international Blockchain technology conference, Keynote 2016, which kicks off on Monday, May 30, making Dubai the first Arab city to host the conference.
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Suqia Foundation promotes Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is promoting the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, which is worth USD 1 million .
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UAE Kimberley Chair closes Final Day of KP
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Kimberley Process Chair, closed the final day of this week’s KP Intersessional, which was attended by over 200 delegates from around the world at Atlantis, The Palm.
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RTA to launch ’Reflect Your Special Moments on Your Number Plate’ initiative tomorrow
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch tomorrow a new initiative entitled ’Reflect Your Special Moments on Your Number Plate’, offering clients a chance to select five-digit vehicle plates replicating important dates and events in their lives such as birthdate, employment date, wedding date.
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Mohammed bin Rashid visits Mai Dubai company
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Mai Dubai bottled drinking-water company and factory in Yalayis on Al Qudra road in Dubai.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed launches ’UAE Center for Government Knowledge’
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today launched ’The UAE Center for Government Knowledge’.
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in the presence of Ahmed bin Saeed, Dispute Resolution Authority HQ launched in DIFC
The Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), the body that administers justice and legal excellence within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has officially opened.
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RTA briefs delegation from the UAE Central Bank on internal audit practices
A delegation from the Central Bank of the UAE has recently visited the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai to review the best practices & procedures adopted by Internal Audit Department.
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DEWA organises appreciation ceremony for strategic partners
The appreciation ceremony was organised to strengthen existing ties and cooperation with DEWA’s partners, provide services to partners and customers at the highest levels of excellence, and support its efforts to contribute to the successful implementation of Dubai’s Strategic Plan.
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Volkswagen teams with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Smart Dubai to drive road safety awareness
Volkswagen Middle East partnered with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Smart Dubai this month to launch an innovative road safety campaign, ’The Human Crossing’, to make pedestrian crossings safer for UAE residents.
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Dubai Holding launches Burj Al Arab Terrace
Burj Al Arab Terrace is a world-first in marine and off-site construction, having been developed by marine construction experts ADMARES at a shipyard site in Finland.
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S&P upgrades DEWA to BBB+ with stable outlook
The credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has raised its long-term corporate credit rating for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to ’BBB+’ from ’BBB’ with a stable outlook.
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Dubai’s Limitless to make AED2.07 billion early repayment on 28 may 2016
Dubai-based real estate developer Limitless today confirmed that its early payment of AED2.07 billion to banks and trade creditors will take place on Saturday, 28 May 2016.
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Dubai Customs shares its AEO implementation experience during global conference
A high profile delegation from Dubai Customs took part in the WCO 3rd Global AEO Conference, held recently in Cancun, Mexico.
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350 participate in Dubai Smartpreneur Competition
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has started assessing entries for the Smartpreneur Competition recently launched in cooperation with the Smart Dubai Office with the aim to strengthen the role of entrepreneurs in transforming Dubai into a "smart city."
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MD & CEO of DEWA and President & CEO of KEPCO conduct ground-breaking of Smart Grid Station
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), conducted a ground-breaking ceremony for the first phase of the Smart Grid Station (SGS) at DEWA’s green vehicle workshop in Ruwayyah, in partnership with Korea Electric Power Company (KEPCO).
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UAE first Arab Country to chair kimberley process and to host Kp intersessional meeting in Dubai
His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy of the UAE, and Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Kimberley Process Chair, welcomed over 200 delegates to Dubai for the 2016 Kimberley Process Intersessional Meetings (24-26 May) today at Atlantis, The Palm.
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Mohammed bin Rashid honors winners of Think Science Competition 2016
Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored today young Emirati distinguished scientists who won the Think Science Competition 2016 at a ceremony held at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai.
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Mohammed inaugurates worl’’s first 3D Printed Office Building
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the UAE has emerged as one of the major incubators of innovation and future technology in the world today.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) to host 23rd TechForum on 24 May
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, is set to host its 23rd TechForum event with special focus on new technologies that are disrupting the financial landscape.
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Dubai Customs winner of Best Invention Award at the Ideas Arabia Conference 2016
The award was received by Hussam Juma Mohammed, Business Process Director at Dubai Customs, and the project team in the presence of Ahmed Abdul Salam Kazim, Strategy and Corporate Excellence Director, at the awarding ceremony in Dubai.
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DEWA releases tender for 3D-printed R&D Laboratories at Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the construction of 3D-printed Laboratories, to conduct research on drones and 3D-printing technologies.
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Dubai Land Department launches Smart System for Risk Management during 2nd Internal Audit Government Forum
The ISO certification recognises DLD’s success in applying global standards in risk management, set by the International Organization for Standardization and Metrology in the field of risk management.
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Portuguese Business Council in Dubai Inaugurated at Dubai Chamber
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry is proud to announce the establishment of the Portuguese Business Council in Dubai, under the umbrella of the Chamber, which will promote economic relations between the business communities of Dubai and Portugal. This is the Chamber’s 48th council.
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Youth discuss sustainability at Youth Circle hosted by DEWA
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has today hosted a Youth Circle session entitled Youth and Sustainability.
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ideasUK unanimously approves Dubai Customs SRS Manager as a board member
Having joined Dubai Customs in 2010 as Manager of Suggestions, Complaints and Rewards, Hussein Al Fardan has, since then, contributed significantly to Dubai Customs’ impressive record of accolades.
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Kuwait Business Council established
Taking the total to 47 business councils operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber and 2nd in the GCC after the establishment of the Oman Business Council, the Kuwait Business Council has 21 members from a wide sector of economic activities in the emirate.
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Dubai Future Foundation and Keynote Conference in strategic partnership to host international platform for digital currency
In line with the Dubai Future Agenda approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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DP World a knowledge exporter at China’s belt and road summit
Global trade enabler DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem spoke at China’s Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong this week highlighting the need for better international cross-sector connectivity in order to realise the significant trade potential.
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RTA awards contract for Widening Seih Assalam Road (Phase II)
It is noteworthy that RTA completed last year the widening of Al Qudra Road from the intersection of Jebel Ali - Lehbab up to Bab Al Shams R/A extending 12 km and comprising three lanes in each direction at a cost of AED110 million.
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DEWA signs a MoU with Tata Consultancy Services
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA and Varun Kapur, Vice President and Head for Middle East and Africa at Tata Consultancy Services.
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DEWA wins Idea of the Year award in finance
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) won the Idea of the Year award in finance at the 11th Ideas.Arabia International Conference and Exhibition, which is part of Dubai Quality Group.
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Minister of Energy visits DEWA’s Sustainable Building in Al Quoz
HE Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, visited Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA’s) Sustainable Building in Al Quoz and was received by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
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Tejar Dubai discusses ways of succeeding in the world of entrepreneurship
The Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development programme, a Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiative, organised a workshop entitled, Opportunities and Challenges of Financial Management as part of its efforts to promote a culture of entrepreneurship in the financial sector.
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Cda Discuss with Stakeholders Child Protection Law
A discussion panel held today at Rashida Majlis (a community center belongs to the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA), discussed in details the items of the recently issued Child Protection Law.
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Dubai Chamber promotes reading and corporate volunteering
A Dubai Chamber staff delegation visited the school on Tuesday and spent several hours assisting students to read and make reading a hobby, explained Essa Al Zaabi, Senior Vice-President, Institutional Support Sector, Dubai Chamber.
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Dubai’s limitless to make early Payment of AED2.07 billion as restructuring agreement is concluded
Dubai-based real estate developer Limitless announced today that it will make an early payment of AED2.07 billion to banks and trade creditors this month, following the successful conclusion of its restructuring agreement with lenders.
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RTA screens partner needs in ’Happy City Partners Council’
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently held an elaborate gathering under an initiative named: Happy City Partners Council; bringing together a host of strategic & key partners.
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Dubai Customs gives 2.5% of its vacancies to the differently-abled at Careers UAE 2016
Around 40 job seekers were interviewed on site, until the list was whittled down to 16 final candidates. They will immediately be joining Dubai Customs workforce, with 11 of them integrating the Customs inspection cadre.
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DEWA to host Youth Circles in cooperation with Emirates Youth Council
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will host a Youth Circle session early next week. HE Shamma bint Sohail Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, will attend the session whose theme is ’Youth and Sustainability’.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Concludes Successful Participation at 25th Japan IT Week
Visitors to the DSO stand were briefed about the tech park’s solid value proposition and free-zone benefits such as competitive cost of operations, state-of-art infrastructure, advanced IT network and 100 per cent ownership among many other value added incentives.
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Dubai Customs Launches "Health Endowment" Initiative across Dubai airports
The initiative also seeks to coordinate with various health authorities to raise awareness on the importance of endowment and the ’Dubai Endowment Sign’.
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DWC welcomes the world’s largest and most powerful aircraft
Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second airport and the 20th busiest in the world for international air freight, welcomed the world’s largest and most powerful aircraft, the Antonov 225 yesterday at 0200pm.
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Dubai Municipality & Community Development Authority launch ’Kaseb’ initiative
The new initiative aims to provide low-income citizens of Dubai and those registered with CDA with sustainable livelihood by offering investment opportunities for small projects. Beneficiaries will acquire skills for enhancing their livelihood and self-sufficiency without government aid.
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RTA starts implementation of new parking fare on May 28
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that the decision to revise the parking fee structure in Dubai Emirate was prompted by the need to find out solutions for the problem of the decreasing number of vacant parking slots in congested parts of the city.
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Dubai Airports welcomes airport road expansion
Dubai Airports advises all customers to allow additional time to drive to the airport during peak periods… specifically on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and holiday travel periods due to high passenger loads.
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Etihad ESCO and DIFC sign an energy performance contract
This supports the UAE Vision 2021 to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world by increasing the use of clean energy, and implementing the UAE Green Growth Strategy to enhance sustainable development.
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World Diamond congress of to a flying start with over 200 global industry leaders in Dubai
DMCC, one of the world’s leading commodity hubs for trade and enterprise, opened the 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA).
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MBRSC offers 35 career opportunities in the Engineering and Administrative sectors at "Careers UAE 2016"
MBRSC announced these initiatives during its participation in "Careers UAE 2016", one of the largest fairs in the UAE that showcases educational, employment and training opportunities exclusively for Emirati nationals.
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RTA, Dubai Municipality discuss joint cooperation on future project
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has recently held a meeting with HE Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
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Dubai Chamber invites young Emiratis to join its workforce
The visitors were also informed that the Chamber hired 15 Emiratis last year and its participation in the job fair is part of its commitment to the strategy of hiring Emiratis while training.
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Tejar Dubai Youth Council Signs MoU with Investcorp Bank
In a move to support Emirati youth and encourage them to pursue entrepreneurship, Tejar Dubai Youth Council, operating under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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DEWA provides employee training guide for 2016 with 1,095 courses
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has published its Training Courses Guide 2016 for all its employees. The guide features information on training courses and programmes, and includes over 1,095 training programmes.
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Dubai Customs: Dubai’s foreign trade in perfumes and cosmetics touches on AED20.5 bn in 2015
These figures were revealed at a workshop facilitated by Nassim Al Maheiri, the Manager of Statistics and Studies at Dubai Customs, at the Beautyworld Middle East; the largest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in the Middle East.
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Dubai Municipality signs AED 12 billion contract for Deep Tunnel Sewerage System project
Lootah said one of the most important parts of this system’s infrastructure is the deep sewage tunnel which was built for the future and to keep pace with the city’s growing evolution.
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DEWA directly recruits Emiratis for technical positions during Careers UAE 2016
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is participating in Careers UAE, taking place 16-18 May 2016 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Dubai Customs offers 128 jobs for Emiratis at Careers UAE 2016
Dubai Customs is hunting for highly skilled and qualified Emiratis to join its cosmopolitan staff, with more opportunities currently on offer at the UAE’s largest job fair.
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DEWA delivers three electric cars to winners of Smart Services campaign
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) honoured the three grand prize winners of its smart services campaign with three brand new electric cars.
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DP World Yarimca Opens for Business
DP World Yarimca has been officially opened for business by the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presence of senior government officials and executives of DP World.
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DSOA ’Happiest People’ Initiative turns into Full-fledged Strategy for Tech-Park
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, today announced fundamental changes to its ’Happiest People’ initiative that was conceptualized in 2013, launched in 2014.
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DEWA joins IEA as sponsor of clean coal centre
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) clean coal centre as a sponsor.
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Supreme Council of Energy holds press conference in Amman to promote 3rd Emirates Energy Award
A delegation from the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy hosted a press conference in Amman, Jordan, to promote the third Emirates Energy Award (EEA).
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RTA: Fire drill of Airport Tunnel’s accident proved a success!
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a successful fire drill emulating an overturn of several vehicles in the Airport Tunnel in Dubai.
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DEWA’s Shams Dubai initiative transforms electricity users into producers
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved significant results in its Shams Dubai initiative. The initiative allows customers to install photovoltaic panels on their rooftops to generate electricity from solar power.
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A high-level delegation from BIE visits MBR Solar Park
Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), headed a high-level delegation from BIE during a visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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RTA obtains European Innovation Management Standards Certificate
"The innovation strategy was developed in 2015 in line with the strategic directives of the Dubai emirate in particular and the UAE in general.
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Minister of Energy visits Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park & control-centre compound
HE Suhail Mohammad Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, and HE Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Energy, visited the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park.
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Dubai Chamber shares its global relations activities with Gulf counterparts
With its objective of strengthening the role of GCC Chambers in the Arab, regional and global forums, the meeting emphasised on exchanging ideas and experiences while promoting cooperation between the GCC Chambers.
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Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central surged 79.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 according to the quarterly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
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Dubai Customs Accolades Winners of Dubai Customs Awards for IPR Films Category
As a principal theme sponsor for this year’s CIFF, Dubai Customs was keen to assert the paramount importance of IP as a global cause and spread awareness about it among new generations, whom it truly regards as formidable catalysts for change.
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Mansour bin Mohammed honours top retailers in 4th cycle of Consumer Friendliness Index
Alshaya Group won the highest rating in the Consumer Friendliness Index with a total of 85 points in terms of outstanding customer service, in addition to being in first place in the retail segment.
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Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Addresses Energy Intensity Mapping in Dubai
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has chaired the 40th meeting of the council at its headquarters.
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Dubai Customs launches "Suggest a book" campaign to boost a learning organization
Dubai Customs is finely aligned with the wise call of HH President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in declaring this year as the year of reading.
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First workshop for ’Accessible Environments for Persons with Disability’ kicks off
"The first workshop tackled challenges of designing services of public facilities and infrastructure in a way that addresses the needs of this segment & serves the objectives of the project.
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Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre Hosts Emirati Tech Boot Camp
Each workshop session is followed by an Entrepreneurs Panel, where experienced entrepreneurs and Dtec based start-up founders share best practices and provide valuable advice to the workshop participants.
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Crown Prince launches Free Zone of the Future Program
Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the opening session of the 2nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition, organised by the World Free Zones Organization at Grand Hayatt Hotel in Dubai.
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RTA leadership team mulls future innovation trends
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has chaired a meeting of RTA Senior Leadership Team comprising CEOs, Directors and Deputy Directors. The meeting discussed future trends of innovation and how to shape them.
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DEWA discusses cooperation with Swiss companies
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a meeting that attracted 100 Swiss companies under the theme ’Business Innovation’ at the Sustainable Building in Al Quoz.
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Dubai Customs: Dubai’s auto parts trade valued at AED40.5 billion in 2015
Japan, South Korea, USA, Germany, and China were Dubai’s top country partners last year in terms of auto parts trade at AED5.5 billion, AED3.4 billion, AED3 billion, AED2.9 billion, and AED2.9 billion, respectively.
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DEWA launches Reading is Positive Energy exhibition at Zabeel Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF), has launched the Reading is Positive Energy exhibition at Zabeel Park in Dubai.
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Dubai Customs to offer 128 jobs for Emiratis at Careers UAE 2016
In fact, under the motto ’Dubai Customs .. A Creative Journey for Excellence’, DC is heading to the 3-day nationwide career show with an extensive record in and longstanding commitment to the promotion of Emiratization in the government sector.
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Dubai Land Department Overhauls Dubai’s Building Classification System
A complete overhaul of Dubai’s building classification is currently underway, led by Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Technical Affairs Department.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation, MIT sign agreement
Al Hashimi said the signing of the agreement comes within the efforts of Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation to develop a supportive and stimulating institutional environment in the UAE to encourage more innovation.
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Photography LIVE Opened With Raft of New Visitor Features
Day one welcomed large number of photographers from all walks of life looking to hone their skills and try out some of the industry’s most cutting edge technology. The show offers a whole raft of new features, exhibitors, content programmes and product showcases.
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RTA to hold 3rd DIPMF in October 2016, in collaboration with DEWA, EMAAR
Preparations are underway at The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).
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Solar Energy in Dubai: Sun is our Limit
Following immense natural resources consumption on Earth, mankind has finally set a new ambitious goal to get his energy needs through renewable resources.
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Desalination water unit supports DEWA’s Research & Development
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has visited the water desalination unit at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to check its progress.
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Hamdan approves 8 initiatives aimed to promote sport in Dubai
The ideas and initiatives will be part of Dubai’s Sport Strategic Plan for 2016-2021, and will be implemented in the highest standards.
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Green Charger initiative contributes to sustainable development
The UAE has launched a group of initiatives and strategies to enhance sustainability locally and regionally, by creating mechanisms for sustainable development.
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Dp World Group Chairman & Ceo Meets President of Belarus
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has met with the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, to discuss potential areas of future cooperation.
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Noor Dubai signs MoU with Dubai Islamic Humanitarian Foundation
DIFH has helped sponsor eye treatment and surgeries in Asia and Africa and will now extend its support for mobile eye clinic programmes within the UAE.
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Dubai Customs rolls out two new reading initiatives
’My Home Library’ initiative helps colleagues share their reading experiences, make book recommendations and choose their next read. They can share their secrets to having the perfect home library as well as exchange books.
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Dubai Chamber workshop discusses the legalities of UAE Labour Law
Attended by Dubai Chamber members, lawyers and legal consultants, investors, advisors, human resources professionals, corporate counsels.
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RTA embraces the world in Multi-cultural Fair
"The Fair hosted the Plastic Artist Shaima Al Mughairy who excelled in drawing models of RTA’s mass transit modes on sand in a fantastic manner that impressed the attendance.
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RTA introduces a new system for technical testing appointments for companies with 1000 vehicles plus
"Our aim is to gradually step up the share of pre-booked appointments to as much as 80% of the allocated testing time by 2020.
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UAE to introduce National Reading Law
The law comes as part of the National Policy for Reading in the UAE, which was announced during a press conference on the last day of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
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Dubai Cares to invest more than Dh26m into Tanzania education projects
More than Dh26 million is being invested in two new education projects that aim to help tens of thousands of children in Tanzania.
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Dubai hosts the worlds’ largest materials library
The first materials library of its kind in the world is opening in Dubai this year. The pioneer project will be the first in the world accessible to both design related industries and the public.
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DEWA organises Innovation Camps to improve its services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has successfully organised a series of innovation camps, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Dubai.
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Dubai Customs shares best practices with RAK counterparts
Dubai Customs has received a delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Customs, with the aim of acquainting them with the best practices and smart Customs services offered by Dubai Customs to clients.
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DMCC surpasses 12,000 member companies, according to its annual report for 2015
DMCC, the Government authority on trade, enterprise and commodities in Dubai, today released its annual report for 2015 that reveals market leading growth across all business units.
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DEWA Receives 5 bids for Phase III of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received 5 bids from international organisations for the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, said HE Saeed Mohammed AlTayer.
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DEWA honours 15 recipients of the International Expert ITIL Certificate
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) honoured 15 employees from its IT division for receiving the International Expert ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Certificate.
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RTA entertains 100 workers on International Labor Day
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has celebrated with its employees the Labor Day, which is observed on 1 May.
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Dubai Future Foundation partners with The Global Innovation Incubator 1776
His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future and Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation.
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DEWA launches second phase of SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance system
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched phase two of the SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance system.
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Ahmed bin Saeed endorses Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) 2021 Strategy
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, the integrated free zone technology park, has approved the DSOA 2021 Strategy.
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RTA awards contract for JAFZA Bridge project at Sheikh Zayed Rd costing AED105m
The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.
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DEWA visits China to boost energy projects in the UAE and Dubai
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), is heading a high-level delegation on a visit to Shanghai, China, to raise the level of contribution by Chinese companies to energy projects in Dubai and the UAE.
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RTA, Dubai Municipality ink agreement for using NOL card in collecting entry fees of four parks
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently signed an agreement with the Dubai Municipality allowing for operating and collecting fees of public facilities run by the Municipality in the Emirate via NOL card.
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DP World gross container volumes up 3.7% in 2016 first quarter
DP World saw a 3.7 per cent increase in the volume of cargo handled at its global portfolio of container ports in the first quarter of 2016.
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DEWA visits china to boost clean energy
A delegation from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), headed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, has begun meetings with Chinese public and private organisations.
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Ahmed bin Saeed officially opens the new Concourse D
Sheikh Ahmed interacted with airline representatives and toured the new facility as part of the event, which follows the successful opening of Concourse D on February 24 earlier this year.
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Dubai Association Centre promotes Dubai towards international associations
The Great Ideas Conference which was the second such conference organised by ASAE in the Asia Pacific region provided a fitting platform for Dubai Association Centre to promote its services and the emirate as a regional centre in the Middle East and North Africa for global professional associations.
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Dubai Culture participates in UAE’s Year of Reading 2016 Initiative Celebrated in Barcelona
The Consular General of the UAE, in collaboration with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), participated in ’Reading Day’ celebrations in Barcelona, through organising a mobile "Book Fair" of which the UAE’s was the first foreign country to participate.
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Mohammed Orders renovation of Hatta’s football stadium
Al Obeid Al-Bawawi, Board Chairman of Hatta Club, praised the move, and the continuous support of His Highness to the team.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed: UAE youth build UAE future
Sheikh Hamdan urged the attendees to utilize modern technologies to serve their purposes and achieve their goals, which will eventually contribute in achieving the national objectives.
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DEWA Celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work
"Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has participated in the World Day for Safety and Health at Work with a range of activities.
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DEWA and Masdar discuss UAE renewable energy projects
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received a delegation from Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company.
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Dubai Chamber finalises preparations for trade mission to South Africa, Mozambique
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has finalised preparations for its trade mission to South Africa and Mozambique from May 2 to 6 as part of its strategy to reach out to the promising markets of the world.
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Dubai Culture Participates in Arabian Travel Market 2016
Dubai Arts & Culture Authority (Dubai Culture) is participating in the fourth consecutive instalment of the Arabian Travel Market 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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DEWA promotes fourth-generation government excellence system
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun implementation of the fourth generation system. This began with a lecture on the mechanism of immediate Implementation of the fourth generation of government excellence.
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Flydubai showcases latest innovative onboard services
Dubai-based flydubai today announced its latest onboard services as part of its ongoing commitment to providing an enjoyable overall travel experience.
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Dubai Customs celebrates World IP Day 2016
The Executive Director of Customer Management Division at Dubai Customs Abdullah Al Khaja delivered the keynote address on behalf of Dubai Customs.
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DubaiStartupHub enhances the emirate’s innovation environment
As part of its efforts to enhance the innovation environment of the emirate under the umbrella of Dubai Smart City initiative.
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Dubai International Passenger Traffic tops 7.2 million in March
Passenger numbers at Dubai International (DXB) continued to rise in March with 7.2 million guests passing through the airport, according to operator Dubai Airports’ latest monthly traffic report.
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