Government | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 1:46 am

Dubai Government Achievements Exhibition from March 30 to April 1

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) and the Secretariat General of the Dubai Executive Council will be organising the ‘Government of Dubai's Achievements’ ...

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Government | Monday 9 February, 2015 10:27 am

Government Summit kicks off today

60 high-profile speakers to address the annual summit, 2,000 officials to participate Top governments officials from across the country will gather at Madinat Jumeirah for the third Government Summit, starting from today (Monday).More than 60 high-profile speakers, including world leaders,...

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Government | Sunday 8 February, 2015 7:37 am

Thomson Reuters report highlights leading innovative services offered by select countries

In partnership with the Government Summit, Thomson Reuters will launch its report ‘Innovation in Government Services’ highlighting innovative services, key trends and programmes offered by select governments, during the third summit which begins on February 9, emphasizing the position of the...

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Government | Saturday 7 February, 2015 12:54 am

Abu Dhabi Police Rank First in Attracting Emirati Job Seekers

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters ranked first in attracting Emirati job seekers looking for distinguished career opportunities at “Tawdheef 2015” job fair. According to Brigadier Obeid Belhubalah Al Ketbi, Head of the Selection and Recruitment Department, the Abu Dhabi Police...

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Government | Sunday 1 February, 2015 8:38 am

Dubai Smart Government honours key partners for commendable role in emirate’s transition to ‘smart’ government

In line with its efforts to consolidate its relations with public and private sector entities, Dubai Smart Government (DSG) recently honoured its key partners for their roles in achieving its Strategic Vision 2014-2017 of transforming Dubai into the world’s smartest city. The Department firmly...

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Government | Friday 30 January, 2015 1:02 pm

King Salman’s expertise ‘vital for economic growth’

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is the right person to grow the economy because of his immense achievements as former governor of Riyadh and being a close confidant of previous rulers, said several business leaders and experts recently.Fahad Al-Hamadi, president of the Arab...

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Government | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 5:00 pm

On Dubai Customs’ Agenda: Creating customer happiness and meeting the goals of Dubai Plan 2021

In celebration of the International Customs Day (ICD), observed 26th of January every year, Dubai Customs hosted a panel session that brought together some of DC’s senior officials. Opening the panel session, His Excellency Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, said: “Our best...

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Government | Wednesday 28 January, 2015 8:35 am

Shurooq signs MoU with SEWA to cooperate in energy efficiency and environment and achieve sustainable development

- To provide more facilities and incentives for investors in SharjahThe Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) to boost cooperation between the two authorities in the fields of...

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Government | Saturday 24 January, 2015 1:24 pm

UAE President condoles death of Saudi king, announces three days of mourning

President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia who passed away before dawn on Friday. He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the soul of the late king with mercy in Paradise.President ...

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Government | Wednesday 21 January, 2015 10:05 am

‘UAE Drones for Good Award’ attracts huge international and Arab participation

- More than 800 entries received from 57 countriesMohammed Al Gergawi: • The award reflects positive response to UAE initiative aimed at employing modern technology to serve humanity• The award has succeeded in promoting innovation to achieve happiness in the community and make people’s...

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