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Dubai: One of the largest gathering on earth since COVID-19, Expo 2020 Dubai has added yet another milestone in its long list of remarkable, first-of-its-kind achievements as the event received official certification from leading international independent assessment body the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for its site-wide sustainable event management processes. Attaining the ‘ISO 20121:2012 Event Sustainability Management Systems’ certification is a validation of Expo 2020’s efforts to embed sustainability, one of the three key subthemes of the global mega event, across its entire lifecycle. ISO’s 20121:2012 certification is specifically designed for events with an aim to optimise sustainability opportunities,…

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) organized a ceremony to appreciate the efforts and achievements of the teachers in the country‘s people of determination centres on the “World Teacher’s Day”, celebrated every October 5th. During the ceremony, Ms. Hessa Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, highlighted the notable efforts and role of teachers at the ministry’s people of determination centres. The satisfaction of parents with the type of education provided in centres and empowerment of students of determination marks the success of both the teachers and the ministry in providing the best services, Ms. Buhumaid noted. The Community…

Dubai International airport (DXB) has unveiled a new service named DXB&more, powered by the eCommerce Platform, Servy to allow customers to order food and enjoy duty-free shopping. The world’s busiest airport has launched the within-the-airport service to have the best of the airport retail and restaurant delivering directly to customers at their boarding gates or lounges. DXB&more is a regional first mobile food, beverage, and retail ordering service that offers a seamless, convenient alternative to shopping, dining in, or waiting for an order to be delivered, all without the need to download an app. HOW TO USE DXB&MORE Guests flying…

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has penalized six exchange houses operating in the UAE for not complying with the AML & Sanctions Compliance Frameworks set by the apex bank before the deadline. The financial sanctions made are pursuant to Article 14 of the Federal Decree Law No.20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organizations (AML/CFT Law), the pertinent articles and decisions of the Cabinet and Central Bank Board of Directors in relation to AML/CFT. $47,12,784.38 worth of penalty has been imposed by the CBUAE for these organizations…

Dubai: State-owned utility service provider Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) are all set to organize the 7th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) in collaboration with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The hybrid event, held both in-person and virtually, will offer immense opportunities to a largest number of global participants to take part in the summit. WGES is currently scheduled to happen on the 6th and 7th of October at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai. With the theme of “Galvanizing Action for a Sustainable Recovery”, the event will witness…

Dubai’s Supreme Legislation Committee held initial discussions about improving the private sector’s contribution in framing regional regulations as well as strengthen the strategic partnership between the SLC and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber). The gathering which were in line with SLC’s Project 10X objectives, saw representations from 40 private companies who were familiarized with the execution phases of this exciting project. Initially, a selected group of companies will be allowed to submit their observations and proposals in respect of draft legislation that is under consideration by local and federal governments and that affect the business and…

Dubai: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has introduced silver coins with the official mascots of Expo 2020 Dubai. This is the second commemorative coin issued to celebrate this global mega event. The first gold and silver commemorative coins were released when the UAE won the bid to host the Expo. The central bank said in a statement that the coins emphasize the significance of this much-anticipated event, as well as the UAE’s significant efforts to make it a success. According to the reports, the CBUAE will issue 2020 silver coins with a weight of 40 grams…

Dubai: One of the biggest events across the globe since the dawn of COVID-19, Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed the world to its venue with an spectacular opening ceremony which saw participants from 192 countries converge for the mega global event, a first in Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. The opening ceremony was honoured by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the…

Dubai: The Conference and Exhibition on Digital Economy Technologies (Seamless 2021) was recently inaugurated by H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior in the presence of Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League. The 2-day event, sponsored by the Arab League and organised by global events company, Terrapinn took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on 29th and 30th of September, 2021. Numerous international institutions and organisations such as the UN, the World Bank and the Harvard University took part at the event. During their…

Dubai: Indian Union Minister for Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Mr. Piyush Goyal unveiled a vibrant Indian Pavilion to the visitors of Expo 2020 Dubai amid a spectacular inaugural ceremony. The Indian Pavilion, the largest at the Expo 2020 will offer visitors a glimpse of Indian innovations and successes in the fields of Aerospace, Robotics, Electric Mobility, Healthcare, Edu-tech, e-Commerce, Energy, Cybersecurity, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. “Dubai authorities gave us a strategic location and one of the largest land plots. PM Modi personally gave us ideas and guidance on how to make India pavilion one of…