Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:37 pm

The Zayed Sustainability Prize Extends 2021 Awards Submissions Deadline to June 11, 2020

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the extension of its submissions’ deadline for the 2021 awards edition to June 11th, 2020, in efforts to accommodate its diverse international audience base throughout the ongoing global health crisis. Small-to-medium sized enterprises, non-profit ...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:27 pm

Saudi Arabia joins coronavirus global response pledging event

As the holder of the G20 Presidency, Saudi Arabia has welcomed the global call to action to fund a universally available and affordable COVID-19 vaccination, treatment and diagnostics.Saudi Arabia will co-lead the Global Response Pledging on Monday (May 4) along with the European Union, Canada,...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 2:29 pm

Switzerland sets to take part in 2021 Dubai World Expo

Due the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of global events are being postponed, including Expo 2020 in Dubai. Following its meeting yesterday, the Federal Council has confirmed Switzerland’s participation in this major event, which will now be held in 2021. In light of this, the council has instructed...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:13 am

SDAIA launches Tawakkalna App to facilitate the issuance of movement permits electronically during the curfew period

In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for the government agencies to work in order to strengthen...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 3:05 am

RTA reactivates mobile customers’ happiness centres to deliver services via WhatsApp

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the relaunch of the mobile customers' happiness centre, adding another channel for delivering services to customers, especially senior citizens and people of determination. The mobile service channel is expected to boost customers...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 May, 2020 3:31 pm

MHPS J-Series Gas Turbine Fleet Achieves One Million Commercial Operating Hours

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems’ (MHPS) J-Series gas turbine installed fleet today reached one million hours of commercial operation, nearly double that of similar sized gas turbines from competitors. This gas turbine series - the company’s largest and most advanced - leads the industry with...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 May, 2020 4:11 am

Cisco Continues Commitment to Customers and Partners with $2.5B in Financing to Support Business Resiliency

As part of Cisco’s commitment to help customers and partners globally navigate an evolving landscape, the company has introduced a new Business Resiliency Program in the Kingdom.  Offered through Cisco Capital, the vendor financing business within Cisco, and designed to help mitigate...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 May, 2020 3:04 am

ACWA Power consortium to enhance water security in Saudi Arabia with Jubail 3A IWP

A consortium led by ACWA Power including Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) and Al Bawani Water & Power Company (Albawani) announced Thursday the signing of a water purchase agreement with the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) for a greenfield sea water reverse osmosis desalination project...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 May, 2020 2:23 am

Finance Minister: The Kingdom Has Taken Firm and Quick Measures to Maintain Human Safety

The Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Planning, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has faced this crisis from a position of strength. The Kingdom has taken several steps during the past several years, based on Saudi Vision 2030 and on...

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Business & Money | Sunday 3 May, 2020 1:07 am

LinkedIn Celebrates the Spirit of Ramadan with Campaign from MENA Region

This will be a Ramadan like no other, as 1.8 billion Muslims across the world observe the Holy Month amidst strict restrictions. But with authorities worldwide putting in place social distancing measures to tackle the covid-19 crisis, the spirit of Ramadan becomes more relevant than ever. In an...

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