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  • Sheikh Mohammed opens 'Area 2071'

       May 17, 2018     
    The Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said that 'Area 2071' is a bridge to the future, and a platform to implement the UAE’s model for future design; and reflects UAE Centennial 2071 objectives for a better life for future generations with more opportunities to communicate with the rest of the world. S
  • UAE school calendar for next three years announced

       May 16, 2018     
    The public and private school calendars for the next three years have been announced by the Ministerial Council for Development. The 2018-2021 calendars applies to private schools with foreign curriculums, as well as public and private schools that follow the curriculum of
  • Hamdan bin Mohammed visits LinkedIn’s regional headquarters in Dubai

       May 15, 2018     
    Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that developing people’s skills, finding ways to discover creative talent and attracting the most productive minds are critical to Dubai’s strategy of becoming a leader in building the future. H.H. said that Dubai’s success in becoming a desti
  • Dubai ranks first in Arab world, fourth worldwide in 'Economic Performance' Pillar

       May 15, 2018     
    H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has stated that Dubaiís rising global rankings in a range of economic indicators show that it is closing the gap with the worldís most competitive economies according to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Mini
  • UAE consumers shortchanged by credit shield cover

       May 14, 2018     
    When Ema Linaker signed up for a new credit card in 2014, she was encouraged by the bank’s salesman to take out credit shield – a type of insurance that protects cardholders against an unforeseen event. As someone who spends up to Dh50,000 on her card each month, she felt having the insurance would protect her outstanding balance in the event anything went wrong. &ld
  • UAE social media influencer law: two licences costing Dh30,000 now needed

       May 12, 2018     
    UAE influencers who make money promoting brands will need two licenses under new regulations – leading some to question whether it will be financially worthwhile. Plans to professionalise and regulate the industry were announced in March by the National Me
  • RTA launches Dubai’s first 24/7 Smart Customers Service Centre

       May 12, 2018     
    Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has launched the Smart Customers Service Centre that operates 24/7, the first of its type across Dubai Government. The opening of
  • Investments worth billions of dollars to help Dubai airports fly past peers

       May 8, 2018     
    Airports across the globe would be struggling due to capacity constraints in the coming years except those in Dubai, Mideast and China, said a top official of Dubai Airports. "There are some storm clouds on the horizon. Today, 10 million passengers step on board aircraft every day and if the projections prove right, around 21 million people will be stepping on planes every day by 2034,"
  • 43 girl students win Sheikha Fatima Excellence Award, scholarships

       May 8, 2018     
    As many as 43 exceptional female students were given the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence and received a year's scholarship. The awards were launched by Gems Education in 2005 and
  • UAE most connected country in the region

       May 7, 2018     
    The UAE has been rated first in the Middle East and North Africa and 23rd worldwide in the Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2018 released by Huawei. Despite slipping 1 place in the ranking, the report noted that the broadband market in the UAE is one of the most advanced both regionally and globally. Comparing last year's score, fixed broadband affordability continues to increase by 1 po
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