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DEWA announces 222 buildings with photovoltaic installations as part of Shams Dubai

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced the achievements made by the Shams Dubai initiative as of October 2016. DEWA launched the Shams Dubai in adherence with the Smart Dubai initiative, which was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the happiest and smartest city in the world.

SMEs continue to drive regional growth, accounting for 90 per cent of total registered companies in MENA

  • SME employment in the region expected to reach 20 million by 2020 at 2.5 per cent annual growth
  • UAE to boost SME share in national economy to 70 per cent by 2021
  • OP recognized at the Stars of Business Awards 2016

Preparations for UAE Maritime Week 2018 to position UAE in the ranks of the most prominent international maritime capitals

  • Proactive steps undertaken to reinforce Dubai maritime sector’s competitiveness
  • Dubai Maritime Week 2016 ends activities by honoring maritime sector partners
  • Participation of more than 350 exhibitors and 7,000 visitors
  • ‘Dubai Maritime Innovation Award’ honors contributions to industry’s advancement

Bayer Middle East throws spotlight on advanced treatment for diabetic retinopathy at FOCUS 2016 in Dubai

  • Breakthrough treatment effective in enhancing patient’s quality of life 
  • Early detection & treatment prevents vision impairment & blindness in up to 95 per cent of cases

Steve Wozniak gathers thousands of people to “BDL Accelerate 2016”

Beirut, November 4, 2016: Banque du Liban wrapped up the second day of its annual conference “BDL Accelerate 2016”, gathering a large number of local and international speakers who shared with more than 20000 attendees their experiences and tips in business, innovation and startups.

Since early morning, attendees started flowing inside the main stage to participate in the conference of the main speaker Steve Wozniak known as “The Woz”, who founded Apple along with Steve Jobs.

City Centre Beirut opens the Fashion Week with shows from London

PA5H and Velsvoir Fashion Shows debuts in Lebanon accompanied by Celebrity Chef Tom Wolfe

Beirut, Lebanon, November, 4th, 2016: City Centre Beirut, member of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, launched today a new edition of its bi-annual fashion show, with exclusive participation of the internationally acclaimed designers, PA5H and Velsvoir.

Germany, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Brazil, and New Zealand dominate slalom course on Day Two of World Rafting Championship in Wadi Adventure Al Ain

Organizers & spectators alike laud high level of competition

Germany, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Brazil, and New Zealand dominated the slalom races held today (Thursday, November 3, 2016) as part of the ongoing 2016 World Rafting Championship running until November 5, 2015 at Wadi Adventure in Al Ain.