The International Monetary Fund’s Fall 2017 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP), has been launched at Dubai International Financial Centre, (DIFC).
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Norway to flaunt maritime innovations at Expo 2020 Dubai
Norway will promote its innovations, technologies and further development of the country’s ocean industries to a global audience of millions, after confirming its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.1 2912
MBRSC summit to put spotlight on Dubai’s 2030 global space agenda
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that it will host the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.”
VAD Technologies’ Veljovic on why ‘value-addition’ is key to channel sustainability
Dubai summit puts spotlight on Arab Future Cities
UAE Minster of Infrastructure Development Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi has highlighted the importance of building and developing future cities, relying on innovative and creative ideas in line with its development over the past years and its reputation on the global map in the coming years.
Etisalat opens 125th Smart Store in the UAE
The fully digitised Smart Store is located at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts and aims to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience, according to Etisalat.
Over 400 buildings in Dubai now have photovoltaic panels: DEWA
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has connected 453 photovoltaic (PV) installations on the roofs of residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Dubai, with a total capacity of about 18.7 MW, under the ‘Shams Dubai’ initiative.
InternsME.com receives first disbursement from MBRIF
Middle East-based internship job portal, InternsME.com, has received the first disbursement of funds from Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF).
Facebook opens regional headquarters in Dubai
Since 2012, Facebook has been embraced by users here, and has grown its MENA user base by 264%, equating to 164 million monthly active people.
DAFZA launches ‘MENA’s first’ e-commerce free zone
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), has launched the Middle East and North Africa region’s first free zone dedicated to e-commerce …
UAE signs 12 MoUs to develop Area 2071
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has attended the signing of 12 MoUs between Area 2071 and various local and international business and tech organisations.