Government | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:38 am

Dubai Smart Government honours key partners for commendable role in emirate’s transition to ‘smart’ government

In line with its efforts to consolidate its relations with public and private sector entities, Dubai Smart Government (DSG) recently honoured its key partners for their roles in achieving its Strategic Vision 2014-2017 of transforming Dubai into the world’s smartest city. The Department firmly...

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Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:02 pm

King Salman’s expertise ‘vital for economic growth’

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is the right person to grow the economy because of his immense achievements as former governor of Riyadh and being a close confidant of previous rulers, said several business leaders and experts recently.Fahad Al-Hamadi, president of the Arab...

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Government | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 5:00 pm

On Dubai Customs’ Agenda: Creating customer happiness and meeting the goals of Dubai Plan 2021

In celebration of the International Customs Day (ICD), observed 26th of January every year, Dubai Customs hosted a panel session that brought together some of DC’s senior officials. Opening the panel session, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said: “Our best...

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Government | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 8:35 am

Shurooq signs MoU with SEWA to cooperate in energy efficiency and environment and achieve sustainable development

- To provide more facilities and incentives for investors in SharjahThe Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) to boost cooperation between the two authorities in the fields of...

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Government | Saturday 24 January, 2015 1:24 pm

UAE President condoles death of Saudi king, announces three days of mourning

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia who passed away before dawn on Friday. He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the soul of the late king with mercy in Paradise.President ...

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Government | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 10:05 am

‘UAE Drones for Good Award’ attracts huge international and Arab participation

- More than 800 entries received from 57 countriesMohammed Al Gergawi: • The award reflects positive response to UAE initiative aimed at employing modern technology to serve humanity• The award has succeeded in promoting innovation to achieve happiness in the community and make people’s...

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Government | Sunday 18 January, 2015 2:48 pm

Third Government Summit announces partnership with Du

- Aiming to enhance cooperation between public and private sectors The Government Summit 2015, to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced its strategic partnership with...

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Government | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:52 am

Dubai Customs eliminates customs duties applicable to Singaporean products starting early 2015

Dubai Customs put into effect the GCC-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which provides for the full exemption of Singaporean customs duties for products of GCC origin and the exemption of pre-set lists of Singaporean products coming into the GCC at pre-determined times. Effective on 1 January 2015,...

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Government | Sunday 4 January, 2015 12:46 am

Mohammed bin Zayed “ strongest” Arab tourism personality

His Highness LT General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s crown prince and deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, has been selected as the strongest Arab personality for 2014 in tourism and culture.Abu Dhabi-based “hotelandrest.com” website said it gave Sheikh...

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Government | Monday 30 November, -0001 12:00 am

Dubai Customs: 100 percent Emiratisation in inspection cadre

Dubai Customs has confirmed that Emiratisation percentage in customs inspection staff reached 100 percent, with 1691 inspectors accounting for 46 percent of the organization’s total workforce. The milestone makes Dubai Customs a role model in supporting the UAE’s Emiratisation...

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