Dubai Customs marks International Customs Day (26 January 2016)
H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said that the International Customs Day 2016 presents the opportunity to Customs administrations around the world to showcase and further promote their use of Information and Communication Technologies.
UAE Water Aid initiative reflects UAE’s efforts to find solutions to community water challenges (26 January 2016)
The UAE has paid close attention to this growing concern, and has worked diligently to take all the necessary steps to rationalise our water usage for both irrigation and drinking purposes.
Dubai Ruler launches Dubai’s 5-year health strategy (26 January 2016)
Other goals include creating an effective ecological system for the health-care sector in Dubai in collaboration with the private and public sectors, in addition to restructuring DHA’s administration.
RTA launches 1st short story contest in support of Read More initiative (25 January 2016)
Stories have to target four age groups, each has a story with a specific number of words. The first story for those aged 11 and below is required to comprise of 500 words, the second story targets the age group 12-14 years and comprises 1000 words.
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and DEWA organise Solar Decathlon Middle East with AED 10 million in prizes (25 January 2016)
Al Tayer made the invitation at a workshop organised to introduce the Solar Decathlon. It was attended by HE Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Richard King, Director of Solar Decathlon.
UAE Drones for Good Award reveals panel of judges and key speakers (25 January 2016)
On Thursday, February 4, the Judging Committee will evaluate live performances of 20 teams who have qualified to the semi-final stage, out of a total of 1017 applicants from 165 countries.
DAFZA signs cooperative agreement with Malaysia’s Halal Industry Development Corp (24 January 2016)
Under the terms of the MoU, DAZFA will collaborate with HDC on developing halal compliance infrastructure in Dubai to achieve mutually beneficial business objectives, direct and assist in halal development process among all stake holders.
DEWA awards AED 260 million contract for additional 46km water transmission network for Dubai (23 January 2016)
"The project includes laying Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) water pipes with different diameters between Dubai Academic City Road and Dubai Bypass Road and the Emirates Road, and from the Emirates Road along Jebel Ali-Al Hebab reaching Al Qudra Road.
DP World Chairman: Global Partnership are essential (23 January 2016)
Attended by political and business leaders from across the world, the forum is addressing a range of issues including the environment, international security and the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or the new technology age.
Carbon Ambassadors participate in Financial Times-IRENA Question Time Debate (22 January 2016)
The Carbon Ambassadors also took part in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global forum that brings together leaders and decision makers to address challenges to renewable energy and sustainable development.
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