United Arab Emirates News
Al Fardan Exchange UAE, Voted as the Best Money Transfer Company for the Middle East in 2011 by IAMTN
The award was given to Al Fardan Exchange at the Global Money Transfer Summit, which took place at London’s Hilton Hotel on Park Lane last 15th November, 2011. - November 25, 2011 - Al Fardan Exchange
2011 Roundup: Ethica Leads in Islamic Finance Certification with Over 20,000 Paying Users
With users from 43 countries and over 100 banks and universities, in 2011 Ethica became the default choice for accredited training and certification in Islamic finance. - November 24, 2011 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
Energy Advantage Inc. Expands to the Middle East
Energy Advantage Inc., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, is pleased to announce its entrance into the Middle East’s energy and environmental management services market. This move is a key element of the company’s global growth strategy. - November 19, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
ThatsIt! Or is It Just the Beginning?
About two years ago, with a challenging slogan of "Some boundaries are meant to be broken" Niket Parekh and Kate Dombroski founded ThatsIt and vowed to take the company to the apex of online excellence. Armed with extensive global advertising and online knowledge the pair pledged to... - November 17, 2011 - ThatsIt
Philippine Telco Smart Honored at 2011 Connected World Forum
Smart Money, the pioneering mobile commerce platform of wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) was awarded Best Operator-led Mobile Money Program at the recent Mobile Money Global Awards held in Dubai this week. Smart was the only Philippine telco to be nominated and awarded during the... - November 05, 2011 - Connected World Forum
Mobile Money Global Awards Announced in Dubai
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has won the prestigious Mobile Money Award for offering the best IMT (international money transfer) program in the industry. The annual awards form part of this week's Connected World Forum in Dubai, which has gathered the world's leading mobile experts, showcasing... - November 03, 2011 - Connected World Forum
Mobile Money Global Awards Announced in Dubai
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has won the prestigious Mobile Money Award for offering the best IMT (international money transfer) programme in the industry. The annual awards form part of this week's Connected World Forum in Dubai, which has gathered the world's leading mobile experts, showcasing... - November 03, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
Siemens CMT to Launch New walletXpress at Mobile Money Global in Dubai
Siemens CMT is to launch its new walletXpress mobile payment platform, which offers new services and products in the area of multimedia, ticketing, energy and health, at the upcoming Mobile Money Global. The annual conference and exhibition is taking place in Dubai from 1-2 November and gathers the who’s who in the mobile money industry. - October 30, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
GEMS Teachers in UAE to Benefit from ITWorx AuthorExpert for Lesson Creation
ITWorx announces that its popular content authoring tool, AuthorExpert™, has been recently purchased by GEMS Education for implementation across its schools in UAE. AuthorExpert was created by ITWorx to allow teachers to create rich, interactive online lessons with minimum time and cost, and... - October 27, 2011 - ITWorx
Zayed University Chooses Nedap's Librix Portfolio for State-of-the-Art Library
The prestigious library of the Zayed University will be implemented with RFID equipment before the end of the year. This way the expected 6,000 member students will have the chance to lend and return the library items easier than ever before. - October 21, 2011 - Nedap Librix
Finalists Announced in Mobile Money Global Awards
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Turkcell, Vodafone and PinPay are just some of the innovative names in mobile money that are among the finalists for the second annual Mobile Money Awards that will be announced at Mobile Money Global, the industry’s leading event in Dubai from 1-2... - October 20, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
C3 Card to Introduce Multiple Prepaid Products
An interview with Anas Zaidan, CEO of C3 Card and Rabih Sfeir, its GM revealed the new initiative and the value of C3 Card offered to Wages Protection System in United Arab Emirates. 1. Tell us about C3 Card and your enrollment to Wages Payment System "WPS". Anas: "C3 Card initiated... - October 19, 2011 - C3 - Edenred
Al Fardan Exchange UAE, Announces Its Promotion Campaign 2011
The campaign will be running from from 15th October 2011 till 10th December 2011. - October 17, 2011 - Al Fardan Exchange
UAE Exchange Celebrates Customer Service Week 2011
UAE Exchange Customer service week event spans six countries. - October 08, 2011 - UAE Exchange
DirectRooms.com – Formula 1 Races Into Abu Dhabi on 11 to 13 November 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that the penultimate race of the Formula 1 season will be taking place in Abu Dhabi this year which is sure to be an influential race for deciding the championship. - October 05, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
ProgressSoft’s Michael Wakileh: Mobile Money Will Overtake Cards and Cash
Mobile money will eventually overtake cards and cash says Michael Wakileh, CEO of payment solutions giant ProgressSoft. He is part of a high-level line-up of experts who will speak at the upcoming, annual MM Global conference and expo in Dubai from 1-2 November. Says Mr Wakileh: “Mobile... - October 05, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
Versant Technologies is Pleased to be the Gold Sponsor of The Oracle Retail Industry Day, Dubai - 12th October 2011- One and Only Royal Mirage, Dubai
The Oracle Industry Day brings Oracle solution experts together with Oracle retail customers to address the current challenges facing retail, and explores how Oracle can support them with more effective and integrated business processes, decisions and more connected consumer... - September 29, 2011 - Versant Technologies
University Scholarship Programme Launched to Support Orphans in Kenya
The First Group Partners with Hanne Howard Fund to Create Life-Changing Opportunities and "Break the Cycle of Poverty" - September 22, 2011 - The First Group
Mamemo to Produce Historic GCC Games Opening Ceremony in Bahrain
mamemo productions appointed by Bahrain Olympic Committee to conceptualize and manage the Opening Ceremony of the first ever GCC Games. - September 17, 2011 - mamemo productions
Vodafone Partners with Connected World Forum in Dubai
Mobile pioneers Vodafone are the operating partners for the upcoming, groundbreaking Connected World Forum in Dubai from 31 October to 3 November, which will showcase next-generation mobile applications and services in the money, health, education and agricultural sectors. “Vodafone is the... - September 17, 2011 - Connected World Forum
Wide Range of Dredge Ball Joints Introduced by Dredge Yard
Dredge Yard specialists designed the dredge ball joints in 6 different types, giving variations of tilting angle from 15 to 18 degrees and duties for operating from 10 bar to 30 bar. - September 07, 2011 - Dredge Yard
The First Group Relocates HQ to Thriving Centre of TECOM, Dubai
New TECOM Location Complete with State-of-the-Art Showroom and Panoramic Views of many of Dubai’s Landmarks and three of The First Group’s Residential Towers. - September 07, 2011 - The First Group
Greytip Introduces Cloud Payroll & HR Solutions for UAE
Greytip Software today announced the launch of the cloud based Greytip Online HR & Payroll Software for UAE. - September 06, 2011 - Greytip Software
Connected World Forum in Dubai Shows How Money, Health, Education and Agriculture Have Gone Mobile
Mobile technology is increasingly facilitating the way consumers worldwide spend, save, learn and monitor their health, says Andrea Monteiro, director of the Connected World Forum which is taking place in Dubai in October. “There are already over 100 live mobile money deployments globally,... - September 04, 2011 - Connected World Forum
Extentia Observes Greater Innovation in Ramadan 2011 Applications
Popular Apps for Prayer Timings, Direction, Finding Mosques, Charity, TV Content, and more… - August 24, 2011 - Extentia Information Technology
Mobile Money Global in Dubai Shows Industry Moving Into B2B Market
Mobile money service providers increasingly targeting businesses is one of the exciting new trends in the industry that will be discussed at the upcoming MM Global conference and expo in Dubai from 1-2 November. It is estimated that by 2013, half a billion people worldwide will be using mobile... - August 18, 2011 - Mobile Money Global
CaroTrans Teams Up with Leading Middle East NVO, the CSS Group
CaroTrans Teams Up With Leading Middle East NVO, The CSS Group - New alliance strengthens North America, Middle East and Africa service offerings. - August 11, 2011 - Consolidated Shipping Services Group
UAE Exchange Ties-Up with UNICEF for the Cause of the Children
AED 0.10 per every transaction to be donated during the holy month of Ramadan. - August 09, 2011 - UAE Exchange
Dredge Yard Launched Its New Website
Visitors of Dredge Yard’s website can find now more information about the engineering of dredge related equipment. - July 29, 2011 - Dredge Yard
Ethica Trains 100 American Imams in Islamic Finance
Two months of rigorous, first ever Islamic finance training successfully completed. - July 29, 2011 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
Internship Opportunities Launched by Dredge Yard
Dredge Yard has grabbed the attention by its social involvements such as launching an internship program for the students. - July 26, 2011 - Dredge Yard
UAE Exchange Filipino Fest 2011 Mega Draw-Winners to Fly to Paris and Thailand
UAE Exchange announces 3 winners to fly to Paris & Thailand during the mega draw of Filipino Fest 2011. - July 13, 2011 - UAE Exchange
Advertising Agency in Dubai Launches Event Division
Brand Impakt, a renowned advertising agency in Dubai has announced the launch of it's Event Division in a separate banner - Connect My Brand. The agency has organised high profile corporate events and product launches at prestigious venues like the Burj Al Arab, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the... - June 29, 2011 - Brand Impakt F.Z.C
First Ever UAE Ramadan Culture Experience Tour Announced
Travel & Culture Services a tour operator offering tours to Dubai and UAE has announced to promote the first ever culture tour of UAE during the Ramadan 2011. - June 27, 2011 - Travel & Culture Serices
Celebrate the Spirit of Independence with Xpress Money
Xpress Money wishes all Filipinos across the world a very memorable and joyous independence day. - June 19, 2011 - XPRESS MONEY Services LTD
First Arab Online Tutoring Company Launches – emuallim.com
emuallim.com, the world's first Arab online tutoring company, announced its official launch today. Built to serve the estimated 9 million Arab students in the Middle East and North Africa region with Internet access, Emuallim provides Homework Help and Skill gap tutoring in Maths, Science, English... - June 19, 2011 - Emuallim FZ LLC
mamemo productions Creates Outstanding Event Concept for Masdar Institute’s Historic Inaugural Commencement
mamemo produced stage concept, corporate films, and event plan for region's first graduate-level, research-driven scientific institution. - June 18, 2011 - mamemo productions
mamemo productions Awarded Green Event Management Prize by Swiss Business Council
Business group recognizes pioneering sustainability initiatives of mamemo productions. - June 17, 2011 - mamemo productions
SUKAD Spearheads Region’s "CSR Through Project Management" Initiative with Syria Trust for Development
Thought Leaders say Project Management may be the missing link for sustainable business development. - June 14, 2011 - SUKAD
Middle East Event Awards 2011 Honors Sam Katiela for Outstanding Contribution to Events Industry and Awards mamemo for Contribution to Sustainability
mamemo productions Managing & Creative Director recognized in the region's prestigious events industry awards, wins sustainability award. - June 07, 2011 - mamemo productions
mamemo productions Appointed to Manage Masdar Institute’s 1st Commencement and Produce Image Films
mamemo wins appointment to support the first commencement of the Middle East region's pioneering graduate institution - May 31, 2011 - mamemo productions
mamemo productions Successfully Organizes for the Department of President’s Affairs, the Very First International Symposium on Endangered Birds
UAE-based events and brand communications agency directly appointed to support 3-day international symposium - May 17, 2011 - mamemo productions
Largest Refiners in the Region to Attend Middle East Downstream Week
Refinery and petrochemical integration is not just an option, but a necessity, says Bakhit Al Rashidi, Deputy Managing Director, Planning and Local Marketing, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC). The largest refiners in the region, including KNPC, will be part of the high-level industry... - April 28, 2011 - Middle East Downstream Week
SenaCare and Doktor-i.com Announce the Launch of “Ask the Doctor”
From the company that brought the MENA region the first online first online doctor appointment portal, Docktor-i.com has now partnered with SenaCare (American Board Certified physician organization) to provide patients and healthcare professionals in the MENA region with the first online second opinion Q&A submission forum in the region. “Ask the Doctor” represents a strong advance in the world of modern healthcare. - April 21, 2011 - SenaCare
UAE Exchange Opens Its Seventh Branch in Bahrain
New branch inaugurated in Ramli Mall, A’ali on 14th April, 2011; Seventh branch in just over three years in Bahrain - April 18, 2011 - UAE Exchange
OAPEC’s Dr. Samir Elkareish to Speak at Middle East Downstream Week
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)’s director of Technical Affairs, Dr. Samir Elkareish, says effective steps to avoid a future oil crisis must be taken. Dr Elkareish is one of dozens of high-level experts who will address the Middle East Downstream Week in Abu Dhabi from 8-11 May, where NOCs, IOCs, petrochemical producers, refiners, fuels marketers and distributors in addition to independent oil and gas experts and technology leaders will gather. - April 15, 2011 - Middle East Downstream Week
UAE Exchange Wins Banker Middle East Products and Dubai Service Excellence Scheme Awards
Winner of Banker Middle East Products Award in Best Exchange Service category; Winner of Dubai Service Excellence Scheme Award in the Best Service Performance Outlet category - April 11, 2011 - UAE Exchange
Government of Dubai Invites Ethica to European Trade Delegation
Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance and the Government of Dubai Join Forces to Bring Accredited Islamic Finance Training to France and Germany - April 06, 2011 - Ethica Institute of Islamic Finance
Impact of Libyan Situation Discussed at Middle East Downstream Week in May
Total’s Senior Vice President, Strategy, Jean-Jacques Mosconi says, "There is no risk of oil shortage due to the current situation in Libya." Mr Mosconi is part of a high-level line-up of experts which will address the upcoming Middle East Downstream Week from 8-11 May in Abu Dhabi,... - March 26, 2011 - Middle East Downstream Week
Emirates Airline to Present at the World Class Airlines 2011 in Dubai
Empowering the age of globalisation where the world's flight paths becomes the superhighways of innovation and conceptual strategies - March 24, 2011 - Marcus Evans Group