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DEWA, first Government organisation to adopt Blockchain Technology

Media IN DUBAI, 5th July, 2019 (WAM) The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has organised a training programme for the 4th batch of the ‘Carbon Ambassadors Programme’, that involves young people in national and global issues as well as raise their interest in sustainable energy, climate change, and conservation …

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“Dubai Tourism” launches “Futures 2019”

Dubai 05-07-2019 / WAM The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched the third edition of the “Futurism” program – a platform for emerging technology companies from around the world – aimed at transforming the tourism industry into enriching innovative tourism experiences. Dubai Tourism, in collaboration with Accenture, …

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A NEW 10 MEGAWATT SOLAR PV PROJECT launched today by ADFD in CUBA

Media IN Abu Dhabi 5th-07-2019 The grid-connected project was financed by ADFD with US$15 million under the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility and will deliver enough electricity to power the equivalent of nearly 7,000 Cuban homes. The solar PV project contributes to the Cuban government’s national objectives to reduce the use of …

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Non-oil trade in Abu Dhabi hit AED 71.4bn in Four Months

Media IN Abu Dhabi 5th-07-2019 WAM The non-oil trade through the emirate of Abu Dhabi edged up by 0.5% year-on-year during the first four months of 2019 to AED 71.44 billion from AED 71.4 billion, data by the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed. The emirate’s re-exports rose by 19% …

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Dubai Holding Delivers a strong Operational Performance in H1-2019

Media IN DUBAI, 4th July, 2019 (WAM) Dubai Holding boasted a robust operational performance in the first half of 2019, marked by multiple successes and achievements which have enhanced its contributions towards shaping Dubai’s future, announced Abdulla Al Habbai, Chairman of Dubai Holding. Al Habbai was speaking in reference to …

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Abu Dhabi tobacco trade declines in 2018

Media IN ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2019 (WAM) The value of Abu Dhabi’s trade in raw tobacco and manufactured tobacco products declined sharply in 2018 compared to 2017, reflecting the success of the decision to apply excise tax. The UAE began applying excise tax on selected goods that are harmful …

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