DC highlights GCC Customs Union’s boosted negotiating power with world economic blocs (18 March 2016)
Mrs Issa referred in detail to the economic agreement between GCC states in 2001 that led to the formation of the GCC Customs Union, treatment of GCC-produced goods as national products and unifying the customs tariff.
Dubai renews support of international efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions (18 March 2016)
In 2008, Dubai was the first Arab city to participate in Earth Hour, showing its support and incubating initiatives and events that promote public awareness on environmental issues and the sustainable development of the UAE, and the region.
UAE Water Aid starts accepting applications for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award (17 March 2016)
The Award is presented by Suqia, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to find sustainable solutions for water scarcity, by using solar energy to purify and desalinate water.
DEWA encourages Dubai residents to participate in Earth Hour 2016 (17 March 2016)
Earth Hour activities begin from 4pm on 19 March 2016, encouraging people to switch off unnecessary lights at 8:30pm. Various private organisations, universities and schools will take part in the event.
Vice President pays respects to nation’s martyrs (17 March 2016)
This afternoon, Sheikh Mohammed visited Al Hammoudi’s mourning majlis in Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah and Al Kaabi’s mourning majlis in Murbah, Fujairah.
DEWA launches ’Shine a light on Climate Action’ campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change (16 March 2016)
The campaign was launched as part of Earth Hour 2016 in Dubai, and is being organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.
Dubai Culture’s Stand at "Dubai Design Days" Inspires Arish in a Contemporary Representation (16 March 2016)
Dubai Culture’s booth takes inspiration from Japanese tea pavilions, spaces that are elementary shapes, Arish has incredible potential as a material of contemporary design.
DEWA organises programme for the elderly to support innovation, creativity and education (15 March 2016)
All year round, DEWA has launched several social development initiatives to encourage and enhance communication among the elderly, and is committed to providing them with a safe and stable life, as they are an important part of our community.
Al Tayer explores cooperation with British State Minister for Transport Affairs (15 March 2016)
At the start of the meeting, Al Tayer welcomed the British Minister and hailed the partnership & cooperation relationships between RTA and British entities operating in the field of roads and transportation.
Dubai Chamber, Slovakia seek stronger trade ties (15 March 2016)
The seminar was attended by a high level economic and government delegation headed by H.E. Rastislav Chovanec, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber.
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