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Ras Al Khaimah Commercial Reconciliation & Arbitration Center Concludes Cooperation Agreements with ...

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE:23 /1 /2020: Ibrahim Shawki Gohar, Secretary General of Ras Al Khaimah Commercial Reconciliation & Arbitration Chairman Center met yesterday Sven Otto Littorin, former Minister of Labour in Sweden, and Adviser of the Minister of Labour and Social Development in Saudi Arabia at Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Secretary General briefed the delegate with the goals and responsibilities of Ras Al Khaimah Commercial Reconciliation & Arbitration Center; the meeting also discussed the way of reinforcing the cooperation between the sides, to enhance the role of the centre in future, and to develop a mechanism to establish the ......Read More

Thursday, January 23, 2020

29,954 beneficiaries of Islamic Culture Centres in 2019

With a 150% increase there were Dubai, 22 January 2020: The Department of Islamic Knowledge Programmes of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) announced that there were 29,954 beneficiaries of Al-Mizhar and Umm Al-Sheif Islamic Cultural Centres in 2019 - an increase of 150% compared to 2018. As many as 1,763 students - in both centres - were females, according to the department’s statistics. Hamda Ahmed Al Muhairi, Director of the Department of Islamic Knowledge Programmes, applauded the lecturers, employees, and all those who collaborated with the centres. She also praised the students at Al-Mizhar and Umm Al-Sheif ......Read More

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

New national brand logo to bring UAE's global image to new heights, says veteran PR practitioner

The new brand vision to attract more tourists, investors, trade partners, and best talents Dubai, UAE, 21 January 2020: The new logo that will represent the unique and inspiring journey and values of the UAE and its people on the global stage to the world has been recently released. The project launched by His ......Read More

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Dubai Customs to kick off 3rd UAE Customs Week with 30 events

Dubai – 20 Jan 2020: Under the title "Dubai Customs driving sustainability" Dubai Customs is geared up to launch its “3rd Dubai Customs Week" from 26th to 30th January. The event will focus on raising awareness around customs role in enhancing sustainability. The activities will kick off with a ......Read More

Monday, January 20, 2020
Commentary by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren on the Customer Happiness and Mystery Shopper Index surveys

HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren Director General – Dubai Land Department At Dubai Land Department (DLD), we followed with unprecedented care the results of the Government of Dubai Customer Happiness and Mystery Shopper Index surveys. We support and value the Dubai Executive Council's Government Excellence Program under the supervision of ......Read More

Monday, January 20, 2020

Union Coop Signs two MoUs with Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 19, 2020: The largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE, ‘Union Coop’ recently signed 2 memorandum of understanding with ‘Dubai Foundation for Women and Children’, the first non-profitable authorized humanitarian organization that provides shelter and care in the UAE to the ......Read More

Sunday, January 19, 2020

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan honours 27th batch of Dubai Police Academy cadets during graduation ceremony

Several top leaders, dignitaries & military attachés from various countries’ embassies attend the ceremony Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 16 January 2020: The graduation ceremony of the 27th batch of Dubai Police Academy officers was held recently in the presence of His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The gala ceremony took place at the Coca-Cola Arena in City Walk, Dubai. The ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan’s inspection of the graduating officers’ row, which had been at the very front. After the inspection, Brigadier Dr. Ghaith Ghanim Al Suwaidi delivered ......Read More

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces extension to deadline for entries to the M ...

• ‘Business Oscars’ to be held in Ras Al Khaimah • Introductory Workshops for Participants • Stevie Awards is open to Government, private, profit and non-profit organizations Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 16 January, 2020: Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards, which is known widely as the ‘business Oscars’, has announced an extension to the deadline for entries to its first Middle East Stevie Awards until January 22, 2020. Due to an overwhelming response from businesses looking to participate, Stevie Award organizers opted to extend the deadline to allow more time for entries from across ......Read More

Thursday, January 16, 2020
NEW PARTNERSHIP FORGED BETWEEN MA'AN AND ABU DHABI DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPALITIES AND TRANSPORT TO DEV ...

Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) signed between the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and the Department of Municipalities and Transport to identify new social projects which could be funded under the innovative financing scheme Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2019: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and the Department of Municipalities and Transport have today announced a new Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) that will see the two government organizations work together to progress the introduction of the Social Impact Bonds system of financing social impact projects. The MoC ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, ......Read More

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree placing Dubai government sports organisations under Dubai Sports ...

Hamdan Bin Mohammed issues decree on the organization of sports institutions and sports events in the Emirate of Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 14, 2020: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, has issued Decree No. 1 of ......Read More

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

1,248 beneficiaries of the Department of Students' Affairs at Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic ...

49 nationalities from 6 continents Dubai, 13 January 2020: Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) announced that 1,248 students, of 49 nationalities, from 6 continents, benefited from the courses organised by the Department of ......Read More

Monday, January 13, 2020

Saud Al Mazrouei: 2020 budget highlights Sharjah's commitment to growth, development and progress

Sharjah, 13 January 2020: The Emirate of Sharjah is experiencing strong economic growth and moving strongly towards further development and progress, said HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF ZONE). Al Mazrouei made his remarks on ......Read More

Monday, January 13, 2020
Abu Dhabi Dream Ball 2020 Aims to Raise Funds to Improve Health and Well-being of 74,000 Syrian Refu ...

• Taking place on 23 January, 2020 at Emirates Palace • Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance • Held in benefit of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Lebanon • UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Helena Christensen and UNHCR High Profile ......Read More

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Stage set for 16th SteelFab 2020 at Expo Centre Sharjah

Sharjah, 11 January 2020: Technology is set to take centre stage as the region’s premier metal working, metal manufacturing and steel fabrication industry event gets ready to roll on Monday (Jan 13) at Expo Centre Sharjah. A trusted platform for the past 16 years, the four-day SteelFab 2020 will once again become a gateway for ......Read More

Saturday, January 11, 2020

MoHAP Unveils its Visiting Consultants Program for January 2020

Dubai, January 11, 2020: The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, had recently announced its Visiting Consultants Program for the month of January 2020. An elite group of more than 23 consultants are visiting 10 of MoHAP’s hospitals to provide therapeutic and diagnostic services in accordance with the best international practices. The 10 hospitals are; Al Qasimi Hospital, Kuwait Hospital (Sharjah), KhorFakkan Hosptial and Al Qasimi Hospital for Women & Children, Saqr Hospital & RAK Physiotherapy and Sports Medical Center in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Dibba Hospitals, and Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai. Twenty Medical Specialties The doctors’ ......Read More

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Creek Customs and Deira Wharfage Centers dealt with 18,000 vessels in 2019

Musabih: Maritime sector is essential for the local economy Dubai – 08 January 2020: Figures released by Dubai Customs showed that the Creek Customs Center and Diera Wharfage Center have dealt with 18,000 vessels in 2019 compared to 15,603 in 2018. During his evening tour to the two centers, Director General of Dubai ......Read More

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Tabreed increases its stake in Saudi Tabreed to 28%

Saudi Tabreed commissions the 20,000 RT King Khalid International Airport plant January 02, 2020: The National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: Tabreed), the leading international district cooling developer based in the UAE, has acquired an additional 8 percent stake in Saudi Tabreed, its district cooling investment ......Read More

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Exciting Discounts, Valuable Prizes, and Unprecedented Deals Await Visitors to Sharjah Spring Promot ...

Sharjah, December 31, 2019: The new season of the Sharjah Spring Promotions 2020, which is organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in association with the Sharjah Economic Development Department, Sharjah Municipality, and Sharjah Commerce &Tourism Development Authority, has kicked today Wednesday and will run until ......Read More

Thursday, January 2, 2020

The World's Tallest Building Captivates the Globe with Spectacular New Year's Eve Show in Downtown D ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 02, 2020: Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020. In a mesmerising story, the Burj Khalifa transformed through animation, light, sounds and a synchronized ......Read More

Thursday, January 2, 2020

The Ups Foundation Flies Urgent Relief From UAE to Flood-stricken Somalia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 31, 2019: UPS (NYSE: UPS), in collaboration with UNHCR, announces the delivery of close to 100 tons of relief items to bring critical supplies to victims of the recent flooding in Somalia which has affected half a million people and uprooted 400,000 from homes. The relief efforts and ......Read More

Tuesday, December 31, 2019
2019 ends and 2020 begins on a high note with the opening of Fazza Championship for Falconry-Telwah

Dubai, 31 December 2019: To mark the end of 2019 and usher in the New Year on a high note, the new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry-Telwah, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), opened with strong competitions on Monday at Al Ruwwayyah desert area. The new season of the annual heritage sport, ......Read More

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Emirates Post issues special commemorative stamps to mark 110 years of postal services in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 December 2019: Emirates Post issued a series of distinctive commemorative stamps to celebrate 110 years of postal services in the country, which began with the opening of the first postal office in Dubai. Commenting on this special issuance, HE Abdulla Mohammed Al Ashram, Acting Group CEO ......Read More

Monday, December 30, 2019

Emirates Post encourages customers to renew their PO Box before 29 February

Corporate PO Box can now be linked to Trade License Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 December 2019: Emirates Post has announced that customers can renew their PO Box subscriptions starting today and encourages them to do so before 29 February 2020. Customers can renew their PO Box at any Emirates Post Customer Happiness Centre, via the website www.epg.gov.ae or the EPG Mobile Services app. Customers have the opportunity as from now to subscribe for three years instead of one. Customers living in a villa across the UAE, can choose MyHome and have their mail delivered once or twice a week - based on the subscription package - to a dedicated PO Box installed at their villa ......Read More

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Middle East chefs spread the word on the quality of European butter

Dubai-based chefs Dima Hamati and Waseem Aleisa and Saudi Arabia-based chef Ahmad Fraijeh have had recipes using the finest French butter published in an exclusive industry recipe book. 29th December 2019: Three Middle East-based chefs have been selected by CNIEL, The French Dairy Board, and the European Union to ......Read More

Sunday, December 29, 2019
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Unilever empower young eco-activists working towards ...

• His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi urges youth and industry to change attitudes towards plastic consumption and waste management as the only viable solution to the plastic issue • Young activists present their expectations and recommendations to the brands and the companies behind them Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29 December 2019 – Unilever Gulf organized a working session with 30 young environmental activists from various GEMS Education schools in Dubai and American University of Sharjah, where the activists shared their expectations and proposed solutions to the plastic waste issue to His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate ......Read More

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Voting for the UAE Nation Brand logo ends Dec.31

7.2 million votes from all over the world Voting campaign garnered 370 million social media views UAE, India, US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Morocco, Canada, Algeria and Tunisia top the list of participating countries in the vote Public vote to help plant millions of trees across the world Voting is open ......Read More

Saturday, December 28, 2019

SCCI: The New Season of Sharjah Spring Promotions 2020 to Begin with the New Year

Sharjah, December 28, 2019: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, said that the new season of “Sharjah Spring Promotions 2020” will begin on January 1 and run until 1 to February 16, 2020. This came during the coordination meeting held recently to follow up on the ongoing preparations, as part of the ......Read More

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Learning Emirati tradition is more fun at Heritage Winter Camp

Dubai, December 26, 2019: To build their personality and learn more about local Emirati culture in a fun and engaging way, at least 75 young Emiratis – aged between 10-16 years old – were selected to participate in the second edition of Winter Camp, organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC) in coordination with ......Read More

Thursday, December 26, 2019
Dubai Customs to host high-level panel discussions during the 5th WCO Global AEO Conference

Leveraging cooperation and cross-border e-commerce among topics of discussion 19 January 2020. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Customs will host a series of high-level panel discussions during the 5th World Customs Organization (WCO) Global AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Conference in Dubai. Set to be held from March 10 to 12, 2020 at the Festival Arena, the conference, which is taking place in the Middle East for the first time, will be hosted by Dubai Customs in cooperation with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Federal Customs Authority. The event will feature key sessions and round table discussions covering timely topics, including customs work and the development ......Read More

Monday, January 20, 2020

Tafawuq Facilities Management offers FM services to Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabil ...

As part of its CSR commitment to make a difference in society 19 January 2020 – Complementing one of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals; quality education, Tafawuq Facilities Management, a leading facilities management company in the UAE and a subsidiary of Eltizam Asset Management Group, has announced that it will offer FM support services to Al Noor Training Centre, an establishment that provides care and support to children with determination while nurturing their potential and independence. CSR is an important pillar under the company’s ‘Get Wonky’ program as it strives to make an impact on the communities it operates in. This is just one of 15 ......Read More

Monday, January 20, 2020

Sharjah aims to entice more Northern European tourists via SCTDA's participation at Matka Nordic Tra ...

January 15, 2020: The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) continues to work towards establishing a strong foothold in the Northern European tourism market. Efforts to draw in more visitors from the region will commence this year with its upcoming participation at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair in Helsinki, Finland. Set to take place from January 15 to 19, 2020, the latest edition marks the 2nd consecutive year that SCTDA will be joining the premier global travel event. In 2020, the Authority will showcase Sharjah’s range of diverse tourism offerings - from world-class hotels to exciting adventures and other fun activities to special packages and promos – ......Read More

Thursday, January 16, 2020

HBMSU signs MoU with Alexandria University to enrich smart learning system in Arab world

Dhahi Khalfan Tamim: Our cooperation shows the deep-rooted and solid UAE-Egyptian relations Essam El-Kurdi: Alexandria University is keen on positioning the e-learning system as the future of education Mansoor Al Awar: We will continue to share our successful experiences in developing a system that transcends the boundaries of traditional education Agreement to help train teaching sector in smart learning and lifelong learning UAE, January 7, 2020- In the presence of H.E. Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai and Chairman of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University’s (HBMSU) Board of Governors, HMBSU signed today (Tuesday, ......Read More

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Federal Transport Authority- Land & Maritime explores ways to strengthen cooperation and coordinatio ...

Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ambassador in UAE visits FTA UAE, 6 January 2020 – H.E. Eng Ahmed Mohammed Shareef Al Khoori General Director of the Federal Transport Authority- Land & Maritime (FTA) held a meeting recently with His Excellency Madiyar Menilbekov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates, at the FTA office in Abu Dhabi. H.E Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Shareef Al Khoori welcomed the Kazakh delegation and discussed FTA’s pioneering innovative projects and initiatives being implemented in accordance with the Authority’s regulatory and oversight role to carry out the Authority’s strategies in line with the nation’s ......Read More

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Inaugural edition of Policeman's Carnival kicks off this Thursday

Carnival to mark conclusion of pre-event activities held ahead of the graduation ceremony of higher education students and 27th batch of cadets Marking the conclusion of an array of pre-event activities organized by the Dubai Police Academy ahead of the graduation ceremony of higher education students and 27th batch of cadets, the Academy will organize the first ‘Policeman Carnival’ of its kind, starting off this Thursday (January 9, 2020) running until January 15, 2020 at City Walk. Highlighting the role of Dubai Police in contributing to the happiness of the society and transforming Dubai into the safest city in the world, the Carnival will feature fun-filled interactive ......Read More

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Dubai Police Academy launches 'Touching Mother's Heart' initiative for the third consecutive year

Initiative recognizes important role of mothers in raising future leaders Ceremony to be held in conjunction with the graduation ceremony of 27th batch of students Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 25 December 2019:Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and following the directives of Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police; the Dubai Police Academy has announced its 'Touching Mother's Heart' initiative in conjunction with the graduation of the 27th batch of students, which will be held on January 15, 2020. The importance of the initiative, ......Read More

Thursday, December 26, 2019

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