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Ma'an Rolls Out New Program to Get Abu Dhabi Community Involved in Making a Social Impact

Abu Dhabi, 22 August 2019: A new initiative to engage the Abu Dhabi community with solving social challenges has been launched today by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an. Rolling out from September, Ma’an’s Community Engagement Program –provide individuals, government entities, companies and not-for-profit associations, with strategic direction on how people can contribute to social causes. Forming a key pillar of the Authority’s mandate, Ma’an will work to offer more meaningful volunteering opportunities that directly address the social needs and priorities of the Capital. Key groups that Community Engagement ......Read More

Thursday, August 22, 2019

the Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Launches New Artist-in-residence Program

• The Al Qasimi Foundation is launching its Artist-in-Residence program and is accepting proposals for its first cohort until August 31st, 2019 • The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival Film Grant submissions deadline has been extended until August 31st, 2019 • The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival committee has extended the deadline for digital art, sculpture, film, and student submissions for next year’s Festival until August 31st, 2019 Ras Al Khaimah, August 18, 2019: The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is launching its new Artist-in-Residence program and has issued an extended call for submissions for two of its ......Read More

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Nursery children gift Eid packages to labourers

August 8th, 2019; Dubai, UAE: The spirit of sacrifice, generosity and the desire to bring a smile on the faces of the less privileged came to the fore as the young children of British Orchard Nursery put together almost 200 Eid packages for labourers in Dubai. The packages which were distributed to construction workers included calling ......Read More

Thursday, August 8, 2019

An increase of 36.7% compared to the first quarter

37,906 Fatwa issued by IACAD during the second quarter of 2019 Dubai, 8 August, 2019: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) issued 37,906 oral Fatwa through Ifta department of IACAD during the second quarter of 2019. As many as 171 visitors wishing to obtain Fatwa on various subjects were received, ......Read More

Thursday, August 8, 2019
DFSA signs MoU with the Central Bank of Egypt

Dubai, UAE, 7 August 2019: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to enhance the relationship and cooperation between both institutions and facilitate the performance of their respective supervisory tasks and promote the safety and soundness of banks in their respective jurisdictions. This includes, but is not limited to, combatting financial crime, conducting consolidated supervision of common firms and discussing crisis management. The MoU was signed by Mr Bryan Stirewalt, Chief Executive of the DFSA, in Dubai on 28 July 2019 and by H. E. Tarek Amer, Governor of the CBE, in Egypt. Bryan ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

SCCI and Sharjah Police to Launch Joint initiatives to Meet Business Sector Aspirations in the Emira ...

Sharjah, 7 August 2019: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held recently at its headquarters a coordination meeting with the Sharjah Police with the participation of representatives from a number of local departments. The meeting aimed to discuss the launch of a number of community initiatives, as well as to strengthen the constant cooperation between the SCCI and the Sharjah Police. This would help contribute to integrating the concerted efforts to realize the economic development in the Emirate of Sharjah and the relentless pursuit of serving the society in general and the business community in particular. Present at the meeting were Saeed Ghanem Al ......Read More

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Dubai Customs foils smuggling 274,000 captagon pills

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 04, August 2019: Dubai Customs foiled a drug smuggling attempt in which the smugglers concealed the drugs in the fuel tank of their vessel. They thought inspectors will not search in that hot spot of the vessel near the engine which can reach up to 60 degrees Celsius. The confused dhow ......Read More

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Dubai Cares supports research to develop a learning framework that safeguards continuous quality edu ...

• Dubai Cares’ AED 1.1 million (USD 300,000) contribution is part of an AED 18.35 million (USD 5 million) commitment made last year towards UNICEF’s ‘Generation Unlimited’ • The 2-year research is spearheaded by UNICEF, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, Microsoft and other key educational partners Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 4 August 2019: Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced its support to a two-year research and design phase of a project that aims to provide continuous quality education for children whose education has been disrupted by rapid onset or ......Read More

Sunday, August 4, 2019
Ahmad Al Abdulla Supports ‘Eid in Your Home' Initiative by DLD to Facilitate Release of 22 Detainee ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 04, August 2019: On occasion of Eid Al Adha under the initiative ‘Eid in Your Home’, Mr. Ahmad Al Abdulla, Chairman of New Dubai Properties, collaborated with Dubai Land Department (DLD), to facilitate release of 22 detainees with rental cases through his generous donation. Mr. ......Read More

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Dubai Customs, handles 3.9m passengers and 7.2m bags in Terminal (1), DXB International Airport in H ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 03, August 2019: During his evening tour to Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih urged employees to go above and beyond in order to provide passengers at the busiest airport in the world with the best smart services, and take all ......Read More

Saturday, August 3, 2019

MoHAP Reveals its Plans for Providing Best Medical Services for Pilgrims During Hajj Season

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai, August 3rd, 2019: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced the departure of the medical mission to Saudi Arabia to accompany the UAE’s hajj official mission. The medical mission consists of 70 doctors, nurses, and administrators. The medical mission will be providing the entire healthcare services and offering preventive and medical advice for pilgrims. Database for Pilgrims and Medical Team for Rapid Intervention Dr. Abdul Karim Abdullah Al Zarouni, Director of MoHAP’s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Operations Center and Head of MoHAP’s Hajj Medical Mission, explained that the preparatory mission arrived in Saudi ......Read More

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Undersecretary of MoHAP and Nicaraguan Health Minister Hold Meeting to Discuss Means of Boosting Coo ...

Dubai, Aug 1st, 2019 The Ministry of Health and Prevention’s Undersecretary (MoHAP’s Undersecretary), HE Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama, received a high-ranking Nicaraguan delegation headed by the Minister of Health, Sonia Castro Gonzalez. During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of boosting cooperation in the healthcare services field, exchanging visits, harnessing the UAE’s expertise in the preventive health system and reducing non-communicable diseases. In addition to the possibility of establishing private pharmaceutical plants and hospitals in Nicaragua, dispatching medical teams to contribute to the treatment of some medical cases and learning about ......Read More

Thursday, August 1, 2019
Deadline Extended for Applications for 3rd Edition of Futurism Programme

Due to high demand, applications will now close for submission on Monday 5 August, 9am UAE time Start-ups from all over the world invited to complete their applications, to showcase entrepreneurial spirit with innovative technology solutions for the travel and tourism sector Dubai, UAE, 1 August 2019: The deadline for technology start-ups to enter this year’s international Futurism Programme, a zero-equity accelerator initiative launched by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), will now close on Monday 5 August 2019 at 9am UAE time. With the aim to boost technology innovation within the tourism industry and ......Read More

Thursday, August 1, 2019

RAKEZ clients enjoy exclusive banking benefits with Mashreq

Ras Al Khaimah, 31 July 2019: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the UAE, have signed a collaboration agreement at RAKEZ headquarters today, that opens up RAKEZ clients to special banking benefits and solutions particularly designed for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the agreement signed by RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad and Mashreq Head of Business Banking Rohit Garg, RAKEZ clients are guaranteed to experience fast-track account openings with support from a dedicated team. In addition, RAKEZ clients will have access to wide-ranging portfolio of Mashreq products, including account openings, transactions and financial ......Read More

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Business as usual as Emirates Post Dubai Central Happiness Centre undergoes refurbishment

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 July 2019: Emirates Post has announced that the Dubai Central Happiness Centre at Karama will undergo a refurbishment, which commences on Sunday, 04 August 2019. Office hours will remain the same and services will continue as usual but operations will be temporarily relocated to the mezzanine floor and corner side-office from the main hall. Customers are advised to follow the wayfinding directions on arrival at the centre. The Emirates Post Dubai Central Happiness Centre will receive a modern upgrade to ensure an improved and streamlined experience for customers. The updated interior will also provide a more comfortable look and feel as well as ......Read More

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Climate Innovation Starts in Dubai

Dubai Carbon Develops Radical New Update for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Methodology Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31 July 2019: Dubai Carbon’s mission to transform Dubai’s sustainability status is positively impacting countries around the globe, after it recently submitted a Clean ......Read More

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
MoHAP Holds Workshop for its Staff on Emergency Response and Crisis Management

Dubai, July 30th, 2019: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recently organized a workshop on emergency response and crisis management. The workshop was held in coordination with the Emirates Foundation “Sanid”, with the participation of employees from all medical districts. The event comes within the context of the regular updating of the plans and programs for strengthening the readiness and flexibility of MoHAP’s facilities in terms of confronting various risks, developing the efficiency and effectiveness of the key processes in the management of emergencies, crises and disasters, and raising the awareness of MoHAP staff upon dealing with crises and ......Read More

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Dubai Customs announces achievements in 2Q 2019

Dubai – 30 July 2019: Dubai Customs announced its new achievements in 2Q 2019 as a leading customs organization that supports sustainable economic development in the UAE. “We go above and beyond in fulfilment of our vision of becoming the leading customs administration in the world supporting legitimate trade and following the directives and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai” Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih said. “We are applying and adopting the latest AI applications to enhance and upgrade our services and facilities to our clients. This includes carrying out a ......Read More

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Statement in response to media feedback on classification of the UAE among the developed countries i ...

Abu Dhabi, July 30, 2019 The United States submitted a communication to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under document WT/GC/W/757 “An undifferentiated WTO: self-declared development status risks institutional irrelevance.” This paper says countries at the WTO should not be allowed to self-declare themselves as “developing countries.” US also notes that developed countries have been severely disadvantaged in the WTO system due to Special and Differential Treatment (S&D) flexibilities that all developing countries enjoy. Under the existing WTO conventions, S&D gives developing countries unilateral flexibility in implementing ......Read More

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

More than 90,000 beneficiaries of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture programs in ...

3,635 activities were organized in cooperation with 291 government and private bodies Dubai, 29 July, 2019: As part of its cultural and humanitarian role to spread Islamic culture and values in society, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai has announced ......Read More

Monday, July 29, 2019
Ministry of Health & Prevention Unveils Details of August Schedule for Visiting Consultants Program

Dubai, July 29th, 2019: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled today details of the August Schedule of its Visiting Consultants Program, which features an elite group of medical consultants including: Interventional Cardiology, Rheumatology, adult & pediatric Neurosurgery, as well as Pulmonology. August Visiting Consultants will visit Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah, Obaidullah Hospital Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah Hospital. In this context, Dr. Sultan Al Sharif, Director of the MoHAP’s Visiting Consultants Office, said: “MoHAP is always keen on the diversification of consultants’ specialties and the selection of the best medical ......Read More

Monday, July 29, 2019

Ministry of Health & Prevention Receives High-Level Delegation from AstraZeneca

During a Visit to Al Qassimi Hospital for Women & Children and the first-of-kind Asthma room relies Sharjah, July 27th, 2019 Within the framework of strengthening the strategic partnership, fostering cooperation and exchanging experience, a high-level delegation from AstraZeneca conducted a visit to Al Qassimi Hospital for Women & Children to learn closely about hospital facilities, its specialized departments and the level of the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided at the hospital. The delegation was accompanied by H.E. Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Hospitals Sector. During the tour, Dr. Al Serkal briefed Mr. Leon ......Read More

Saturday, July 27, 2019

DLD launches integrated system for real estate governance

The new customer-centric Mollak system targets co-owned properties in Dubai Dubai, UAE, 27 July 2019: Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its regulatory arm Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), launched a first-of-its-kind electronic system titled ‘Mollak’ that incorporates innovations to ensure that ......Read More

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Dubai Customs seizes 800,000 Captagon pills in Port of Jebel Ali

Dubai – 27 July 2019: Dubai Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 800,000 Captagon pills into the country in a special seizure called ‘International Day Against Drugs Operation’. The drug haul was found concealed in the fuel tank of a boat shipment coming to the Port of Jebel Ali. It all started when Customs ......Read More

Saturday, July 27, 2019
DLD releases prisoners of rental cases through the ‘Eid in your home' initiative

RDC launches the initiative with Dubai Police thanks to a generous donation from an Emirati businessman Dubai, UAE, 27 July 2019: Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its judicial arm the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), announced the launch of a new initiative under the slogan ‘Eid in your home,’ in line ......Read More

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Government Entities and Private Enterprises in the Middle East ready to allocate multi-million dolla ...

50% of the respondents have partially deployed AI as an experiment, AIIA Network survey said Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 July 2019: The current climate of AI support and investment is potentially a game changer for the global economy and specifically the Middle East, with several GCC nations leading the change. The Middle East has been rapidly adopting AI making it top priority for both leading private and national governments to support their development and integration. According to recent survey conducted by AIIA Network, 40% of industry professionals from leading government entities and enterprises in the region have allocated an AI budget of about $500,000 – $1 million ......Read More

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Call for Future Career Forum Presenters and Exhibitors

Ras Al Khaimah - July 24, 2019: The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research is pleased to announce a call for individuals and organizations to participate in the second annual Future Careers Forum as a panelist, speaker, workshop presenter, or exhibitor. This event is for Emirati secondary school students in Grades 10, ......Read More

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Dubai Customs: Dubai-China trade at AED 36 billion in 1Q 2019

There are active 876 businesses registered with Dubai Customs Dubai – 24 July 2019: China has been Dubai’s top trading partner since 2014, as the emirate has cemented its status as a major regional and global hub for the Chinese market. Dubai-China bilateral trade hit Dh139 billion in 2018, and was valued ......Read More

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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Ma'an Rolls Out New Program to Get Abu Dhabi Community Involved in Making a Social Impact

the Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Launches New Artist-in-residence Program

Nursery children gift Eid packages to labourers

An increase of 36.7% compared to the first quarter

DFSA signs MoU with the Central Bank of Egypt

SCCI and Sharjah Police to Launch Joint initiatives to Meet Business Sector Aspirations in the Emira ...

Dubai Customs foils smuggling 274,000 captagon pills

Dubai Cares supports research to develop a learning framework that safeguards continuous quality edu ...

Ahmad Al Abdulla Supports ‘Eid in Your Home' Initiative by DLD to Facilitate Release of 22 Detainee ...

Dubai Customs, handles 3.9m passengers and 7.2m bags in Terminal (1), DXB International Airport in H ...

MoHAP Reveals its Plans for Providing Best Medical Services for Pilgrims During Hajj Season

Undersecretary of MoHAP and Nicaraguan Health Minister Hold Meeting to Discuss Means of Boosting Coo ...

Deadline Extended for Applications for 3rd Edition of Futurism Programme

RAKEZ clients enjoy exclusive banking benefits with Mashreq

Business as usual as Emirates Post Dubai Central Happiness Centre undergoes refurbishment

Climate Innovation Starts in Dubai

MoHAP Holds Workshop for its Staff on Emergency Response and Crisis Management

Dubai Customs announces achievements in 2Q 2019

Statement in response to media feedback on classification of the UAE among the developed countries i ...

More than 90,000 beneficiaries of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture programs in ...

Ministry of Health & Prevention Unveils Details of August Schedule for Visiting Consultants Program

Ministry of Health & Prevention Receives High-Level Delegation from AstraZeneca

DLD launches integrated system for real estate governance

Dubai Customs seizes 800,000 Captagon pills in Port of Jebel Ali

DLD releases prisoners of rental cases through the ‘Eid in your home' initiative

Government Entities and Private Enterprises in the Middle East ready to allocate multi-million dolla ...

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Call for Future Career Forum Presenters and Exhibitors

Dubai Customs: Dubai-China trade at AED 36 billion in 1Q 2019