Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2020 1:06 pm

ION and Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority Announce Sustainable Ride-hailing Service in Sharjah on World Electric Vehicle Day

In line with its strategic plan to provide sustainable mobility solutions and environment-friendly means of transportation, Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (Sharjah RTA) has partnered with the UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions company ION to launch a new on-demand ride-hailing...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2020 1:04 pm

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reimagined for 2021 to help set agenda for green recovery from COVID-19

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021 and reimagined virtually.   Ensuring the safety of all participants, ADSW 2021 and related high-level events during the week...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2020 8:36 am

Madinah governor inaugurates two power projects

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday inaugurated two power projects: The Nakheel transfer station and the New Airport transfer station. These two stations will also be linked to the Saudi Electric Co. (SEC) main grid. The projects cost SR262 million (nearly $71 million)Prince Faisal...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2020 7:38 am

Saudi Arabia tops G20 in digital competitiveness

Saudi Arabia ranked first among the G20 member states in digital competitiveness in the last three years, according to the World Competitiveness Report released by the European Center for Digital Competitiveness.The report was based on the World Economic Forum's findings in this regard. Such an...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 September, 2020 5:46 pm

The Zayed Sustainability Prizes Announces Postponement of 2021 Awards Ceremony

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability, has announced the postponement of the 2021 Awards Ceremony, which was scheduled to take place in January, as part of the annual Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Entities that have submitted their applications...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 September, 2020 1:10 pm

Department of Government Support launches Open-Data Platform to Enhance the Economy and Promote Investment

As part of its efforts to accelerate digital transformation in the emirate, the Department of Government Support in Abu Dhabi, represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has launched the open-data platform ‘Abu Dhabi Open Data’, with a view to enabling the public and private sectors ...

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Business & Money | Monday 7 September, 2020 2:22 pm

ADDED allows resume back the valet parking services in Abu Dhabi subject to conditions

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) recently issued a new circular allowing licensed facilities across Abu Dhabi to resume their valet parking services. The Department had ordered the temporary suspension of this service following the preventive and precautionary measures...

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Business & Money | Monday 7 September, 2020 3:24 am

DHL Express MENA Named Top ‘Middle East Best Workplace’ 2020

DHL Express MENA has been officially recognised as the best company to work for in the Middle East for 2020, by leading global workplace culture authority Great Place to Work® Middle East. The global logistics giant took the winning spot in the top 50 Middle East Best Workplaces list which...

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Business & Money | Monday 7 September, 2020 1:17 am

BCG to Achieve Net-Zero Climate Impact by 2030

Rich Lesser, CEO of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced a major new climate commitment for the firm that will deliver net-zero climate impact by 2030. To reach this goal, BCG will take significant action to reduce its footprint and neutralize its remaining climate impact by...

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Business & Money | Sunday 6 September, 2020 1:51 pm

Banque Saudi Fransi and Mastercard Launch World’s First Priceless Card

Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) and Mastercard have announced the launch of the world’s first Priceless Mastercard Credit Card. The exclusive card was launched earlier this year during a private BSF customer event hosted at Al Ula, a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site.   The card...

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