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UAE, Italy sign MoU to increase business opportunities

2018 Oct 21 Sun, 11:58:34 am

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2018 (WAM) -- Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, and SACE, the Italian Export Credit Company (CDP Group), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance business opportunities between the UAE and Italy, as part of the 6th meeting of the UAE-Italy Joint Economic Committee held recently in Rome, Italy. The signing of the MoU took place at the Ministry of Economic Development in Italy, in the presence of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy,...

Applications for National Pavilion UAE’s 2019 Venice Internship now open

2018 Oct 21 Sun, 11:00:05 am

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2018 (WAM) -- The National Pavilion UAE – La Biennale di Venezia has opened applications for the 2019 edition of the Venice Internship, which offers training opportunities to around 21 students and young professionals with an interest in arts, architecture, diplomacy, international relations or representing the UAE on a significant global platform. The Venice Internship programme is open to Emiratis and long-term residents of the UAE aged 21 and above, with an interest or background in arts, architecture, diplomacy, international relations...

Drydocks World recognised as Shipyard of the Year at Maritime Standards Awards

2018 Oct 21 Sun, 09:21:32 am

DUBAI, 21st October, 2018 (WAM) -- Drydocks World, the international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil and gas sectors, has won the Shipyard of the Year Award at the 2018 Maritime Standard Awards, at the Atlantis Hotel this week. The award recognises Drydocks World’s focus on safety, competitive performance, and innovative solutions. The yard was judged according to the volume of work carried out, investment in facilities, innovative vessel design work, commercial performance, notable projects, and its clear commitment to improved safety and environmental...

UAE Press: Dubai Expo will open up limitless opportunities

2018 Oct 21 Sun, 08:52:50 am

ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2018 (WAM) -- Since being named the host of World Expo 2020, the UAE has left no stone unturned to make the event extraordinary, especially since it will be the first time such a mega fair is staged in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, an editorial in a local English language daily has said. The editorial, in today's edition of The Gulf Today, added, "The two-year countdown to the mega event officially started ticking on Saturday with a...

2nd Emirates Derma concludes on high note

2018 Oct 21 Sun, 12:00:31 am

ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- The 2nd edition of Emirates Academy of Dermatology, Aesthetics and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Emirates Derma) successfully concluded today in Abu Dhabi; featuring many productive discussions, brainstorming sessions and exchange of knowledge on a variety of topics in cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery, facial aesthetics and anti-ageing. Over three days, the premier skincare gathering that hosted the ‘Emirates Injection Boot Camp’ was successful in attracting the participation of over 300 participants from across the world while also creating a...

Abdullah bin Zayed presides over 28th meeting of Education and Human Resources Council

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 10:27:57 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council, has chaired the 28th meeting of the Council in Abu Dhabi. At the beginning of the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the keenness of the wise leadership to provide all forms of support for the students so as to be armed with the highest educational levels, achieve their aspirations and continue the achievements accomplished by the...

Khalifa bin Tahnoun takes part in Wahat Al Karama Initiative in preparation of Commemoration Day

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 10:02:35 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Executive Director of the Martyrs Families' Affairs Office of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, along with outstanding students of martyrs, has participated in the planting of Wahat Al Karama. The campaign was in preparation of the Commemoration Day, which falls on 30th November every year. On the occasion, Sheikh Khalifa said that the launch of such initiatives comes within the framework of the continued attention paid to the sons of...

UAE to host UN World Data Forum on Monday

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 09:53:57 pm

DUBAI, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- The second United Nations Data Forum 2018 will commence on Monday, October 22, 2018. The three-day forum will bring together more than 2,500 data experts, high-ranking government officials and prominent policy makers from 120 countries around the world. The UN World Data Forum 2018 is hosted by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA), with the support of the Statistics Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The Forum will be co-organised by a number of...

Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Health visits Clinica Eugin in Barcelona

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 09:23:04 pm

BARCELONA, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of Department of Health, DoH, Abu Dhabi, visited the Clinica Eugin headquarters in Barcelona in response to an official invitation from NMC Healthcare to explore the centre’s latest developments and medical breakthroughs in fertility. The visit was part of a business trip to Spain which included a number of visits to healthcare institutions to learn about the healthcare experience in Spain and the best practices used to enhance patient experience and service...

SAIF Zone to participate in World CEO Forum as Platinum Sponsor

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 09:20:15 pm

SHARJAH, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Airport International Free, SAIF, Zone has announced that it will participate in the World CEO Forum as a Platinum Sponsor for the event, which will take place from 21st to 24th October, 2018, aboard the world-famous Queen Elizabeth II cruise liner and will be attended by some of the greatest commercial minds in the Middle East. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, will take part in...

Top young Emirati leaders to focus on youth empowerment issues at ‘IIFMENA 2018’

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 09:12:01 pm

SHARJAH, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- An elite group of top UAE officials will share their insights and expertise on how to tackle the youth crisis in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA, region at the two-day "Investing in the Future" conference (IIFMENA 2018), that will take place in Sharjah on 24th and 25th October. Organised by the UAE-based global humanitarian organisation, The Big Heart Foundation, TBHF, with key partners, UNHCR, UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, SOS Village and NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, NAMA, the...

Fujairah CP honours winners of freediving competition

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 08:29:33 pm

FUJAIRAH, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, on Saturday, crowned the winners of the first Fujairah Freediving Competition. Organised by Fujairah Adventure Club and Fujairah International Marine Club, the competition has drawn more than 15 divers from six countries. This is the first Depth Freediving competition in the UAE limited to a depth of 50 metres. Omar Ghailani of Oman won the free depth diving category (Dynamic Without Fins) and his countryman Abdul...

UAE Ambassador to Cuba meets SICA Secretary General

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 08:28:56 pm

SAN SALVADOR, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- Badr Abdullah Al Matroushi, UAE Ambassador to Cuba, Non-resident Ambassador to Jamaica and Haiti, and UAE Representative to the Association of Caribbean States, ACS, has met with Central American Integration System (SICA) Secretary General, Marco Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo, on the sidelines of the organisation's 5th meeting. During the meeting, held in El Salvador, the parties discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the UAE and SICA. Arevalo hailed the UAE's cultural boom and its attention paid to files...

DEWA awards AED 382 million for power cables contract

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 08:13:19 pm

DUBAI, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded contracts worth AED 382 million to supply 1,548 kilometres (km) of 11 kilovolt (kV) power cables. The contracts include the supply of cables across different regions in Dubai to meet the criteria for the electricity distribution network expansion, and to keep up with the continued growth in demand for electricity from various consumer sectors. It is expected that the manufacture and supply of these cables will be completed by September 2019....

Second package of Ajman Vision 2021 approved

2018 Oct 20 Sat, 08:13:00 pm

AJMAN, 20th October, 2018 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, has approved the second package of the Ajman Vision 2021 during a meeting with the Vision's teamwork. The second package of the Vision 2021 strategic plan includes 14 indices and strategic objectives divided into four key pillars: A better place to Live, Excellent government, Green economy, and Vibrant community. Sheikh Ammar heard a presentation from the Vision team led by Saeed Saif Al Matroushi, Secretary-General of the emirate's...