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DED in Dubai adopts new corporate identity

20 Mar 2017

WAM -- Department of Economic Development in Dubai, and its three agencies Dubai SME, Dubai Trade and Exports, and Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), have adopted a new corporate identity in line with the mandate given to them to organise economic activity in the Emirate of Dubai.

In addition to replacing the old name ‘Department of Economic Development’ with ‘Dubai Economy,’ the new identity is represented by a unified logo built around the image of Dubai creek, the... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed attends Inaugural Happiness Journey

20 Mar 2017

WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Saturday attended the events of the Inaugural Happiness Journey, which included the Happiness Walk from the Dubai Water Canal to the BOXPARK, and back.

The event was held as part of the UAE's celebrations to mark the International Day of Happiness on 20th March.

While accompanied by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, and... Read More

Dubai Culture introduces WiFi UAE Service at all of its Culture & Heritage Sites

19 Mar 2017

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has introduced WiFi UAE service across all of its culture and heritage sites, concluding the project in Hatta Heritage Village.

This step follows the MoU signed last year with du - Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, one of the two providers of telecommunications services in the UAE, and is aligned with the Authority’s mandate to provide high quality... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed attends finale of Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship

19 Mar 2017

WAM -- Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended the closing event of Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship on Saturday.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, a number of Sheikhs, princes as well as local, global and regional equine industry players including stable and horse owners, breeders,leisure riders and horse enthusiasts were also present at the... Read More

Beijing Institute of Technology among top winners of inaugural Mohamed bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge

19 Mar 2017

WAM -- Winners of the inaugural Mohamed bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC), were awarded today by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, in a ceremony held at Yas Marina at the conclusion of the three-day competition.

The University of Bonn scooped up the biggest prize of US$1 million after winning in the grand challenge category. It also came in first place in the... Read More

UNICEF willing to expand partnership with UAE says UNICEF chief

19 Mar 2017

WAM -- Anthony Lake, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), said his agency is willing to expand its partnership with the UAE, to realise the UAE leadership's aspirations for undertaking pioneering programmes for the welfare and wellbeing of children in the UAE.

Anthony Lake commended the efforts that are being exerted by H.H. Sheikha Fatma bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation,... Read More

DED launches Silver Jubilee celebrations

19 Mar 2017

WAM -- The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai along with its agencies, Dubai SME, Dubai Exports, and Dubai Investment Development Agency, Dubai FDI, has launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations after completing 25 years in regulating economic activity and supporting economic diversification and sustainable development in the Emirate.

The launch aims to enhance ease of business, ensuring commercial compliance and consumer rights protection, supporting entrepreneurship... Read More

7th Pink Caravan Ride clocks 7,108 breast cancer examinations across UAE

19 Mar 2017

WAM -- At the end of a 10-day campaign, the 7th Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) broke its previous records by offering free screenings, mammograms and expert medical advice to 7,108 people, the highest in its seven-year history.

The numbers include 5,991 women and 1,117 men, of which 1,583 were Emiratis and 5570 were residents, who were received at 123 clinics operating in seven emirates by a team of 65 medical experts.

The closing ceremony was held at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi,... Read More

Piaget’s audacious creativity and artistic virtuosity steal the spotlight at Art Dubai 2017!

16 Mar 2017

In the world of Piaget, bold creativity, fearless imagination and virtuoso craftsmanship come together to give birth to audacious creations that constantly push aesthetic and technical boundaries. Radiant and innovative, these masterpieces seamlessly blur the lines between watchmaking, jewellery and art. It is therefore no surprise that as an unstoppable creative pioneer for the past 140 years, Piaget feels so at home in Dubai, a city that every year brings together the world’s most exciting... Read More

CEOs of Happiness visit ongoing 7th SIKKA Art Fair at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood

16 Mar 2017

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has welcomed a number of CEOs of Happiness to the seventh edition of SIKKA Art Fair, which runs until the 21st March and is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai Culture.

During the visit, the CEOs of Happiness toured SIKKA Art Fair and were introduced to its new happiness activities, which aim to spread joy... Read More