UAE News
UAE women in nuclear industry celebrated
02 Jun 2015
June 1, 2015
ABU DHABI // The region’s first organisation supporting the role of women in the nuclear industry has been honoured by the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec).
The Women in Nuclear (WiN) chapter celebrated its first anniversary with two industry events, in Abu Dhabi and at Enec’s Barakah site in the Western Region where global nuclear experts attended.
“I am extremely proud to be supporting the Enec WiN chapter,” said Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister... Read More
Ministerial Services Council discusses setting up SME national scheme and council
02 Jun 2015
National scheme for SMEs to work under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economy
Abu Dhabi: The Ministerial Services Council on Sunday held a meeting at the Presidential Palace to discuss the creation of a national scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a decision to set up a council for SMEs.
The meeting was chaired by Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Ministerial Services Council... Read More
Dubai Visitor Numbers Up 8.2% In 2014
02 Jun 2015
June 2, 2015
Dubai welcomed a total of 13.2 million visitors in 2014, up 8.2 per cent from 2013, according to a new report issued by Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) at Arabian Travel Market.
Unlike previous reports, which calculated visitor numbers based on the number of guests checked in at hotels, the figure is a measure of all international visitors who have travelled to Dubai and stayed for a night.
It also takes into account those guests who lodged with... Read More
6th WAHRC ends on a positive note in Warsaw
01 Jun 2015
posted on 01/06/2015
The H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival's 6th World Arabian Horse Conference, WAHRC, in Warsaw came to a close on Saturday with a lively workshop during which a series of announcements were made.
The workshop, conducted by Ms. Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, Chairman of the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies... Read More
Women's Forum Dubai to be held 23-24 February 2016
01 Jun 2015
posted on 01/06/2015:
Dubai Women Establishment, DWE, on Monday announced that the upcoming Women's Forum Dubai, WFD, will be held in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from 23-24 February 2016. The date has been agreed during high level meetings that took place here last week between senior officials of the DWE and the Deauville-based Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, the organising body of the forum.
The five days meetings were led by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Chairperson of Dubai... Read More
Abu Dhabi Caviar factory bags MEED Award
01 Jun 2015
posted on 01/06/2015:
MEED has named Emirates Aqua Technologies' Caviar Factory, operated by Bin Salem Holding, as the winner of the GCC's C2HM Award for Innovation for using new and advanced methods to rear and grow sturgeons .
The Abu Dhabi plant, which is the world's biggest caviar factory, was announced as one of the winners at the prestigious MEED Quality Awards for Projects 2015, in association with Mashreq, at a gala awards ceremony held in Dubai at MEED's Construction... Read More
World Meteorological Congress underway in Geneva showcases UAE Research Programme
01 Jun 2015
The UAE's innovative rain enhancement initiative is attracting significant global interest at the 17th World Meteorological Congress, currently underway in Geneva.
Launched earlier this year by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science is designed to help arid and semi-arid regions overcome water scarcity challenges by using technology to stimulate rainfall. Managed by... Read More
Etihad Airways launches premium Twitter channel
01 Jun 2015
posted on 01/06/2015
Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold and Platinum members of its frequent flyer program, Etihad Guest, on the popular social media platform.
The Etihad Premium Twitter channel provides a dedicated online touch-point for Etihad Guest Gold and Platinum members to gain access to a range of exclusive benefits such as privileged content, tailored news and offers, and prioritised round-the-clock service in both English and... Read More
Abu Dhabi Ports and SIDDCO group sign Dh130m deal
01 Jun 2015
A new engineering facility named as iNGENIUM to be set up at Kizad
May 31, 2015
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Ports and SIDDCO group signed a Dh130 million Musataha agreement to set up an engineering facility at Khalifa Port’s industrial zone (Kizad).
The new facility branded as “iNGENIUM” will deliver precision automated engineering and fabrication for the regional oil and gas sector, Abu Dhabi Ports said in a statement.
Mohammad Juma Al Shamsi, chief executive officer of... Read More
Majid Saif Al Ghurair elected Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman
01 Jun 2015
Permanent and Audit committees also formed at board of directors meeting
May 31, 2015
WAM
Dubai: The board of directors of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today elected Majid Saif Al Ghurair, as chairman of the board, under Decree No (19) of 2015 issued recently by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Al Ghurair is the CEO of Al Ghurair Group, chairman of Drake &... Read More
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