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October 14, 2021

Industry experts explore key investment trends in Africa

To attract further investment, governments and businesses on the African continent will have to cultivate deep relationships with other regions, not just for investment but also as markets for their products.
by News Desk | 3 min read
September 26, 2021

DEWA launches pilot project utilising Tesla’s lithium-ion energy storage technology

The energy storage project using Tesla's lithium-ion battery solution at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world, aims to diversify energy mix and enhance energy storage technologies. This supports to achieve the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to provide 75% of Dubai's total power capacity from clean energy sources.
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September 21, 2021

DEWA confirms the preparations for World Green Economy Summit

DEWA and World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) collaborate with the UN Development Programme to organise WGES. It will take place on October 6-7, 2021, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, as part of Expo 2020 Dubai. The 7th WGES will be organised both in person and virtually in order to accommodate the greatest number of participants from all over the world.
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September 19, 2021

Mai Dubai introduces the region’s quickest bottled water production plant

Mai Dubai's collaboration with Sidel comes at a time of increased consumer demand for bottled drinking water products in the region. The maximum output achieved in less time meeting the need of local communities without compromising hygiene, safety, and cost optimization with a major step towards Mai Dubai's efforts to minimize waste of resources, especially during the water bottling process.
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September 14, 2021

Tech startup Yegertek gets funded by NB Ventures, increasing its worth to USD 6.25 million

“With a constantly increasing portfolio of high profile clients driving our rise, the funding from NB Ventures comes at the perfect time for Yegertek”, says Sajid Azmi, Founder and CEO of Yegertek.
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September 13, 2021

Prominent African delegates to attend Global Business Forum Africa 2021

Expo 2020 will bring together 191 nations plus millions of visitors, leveraging the convening power of World Expos and the U.A.E.'s unique position as a global centre for trade to drive international collaboration .
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September 13, 2021

Dubai Chamber member exports surpassed AED 147 billion in Jan – Aug 2021

Chamber members' exports and re-exports to GCC nations increased 16.4% year-over-year to AED 79.6 billion in the first eight months of 2021, compared to last year's same period. GCC markets accounted for 53% of members' total exports and re-exports. In August 2021, members' exports and re-exports to GCC nations were AED 11.4 billion, up 37 percent from the previous month.
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September 9, 2021

Bank’s reach is tangible, its relevance is questioned, according to Finnovex expert

On September 7 and 8, 2021, Finnovex Middle East 2021 will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions at Conrad Dubai and simultaneous virtual streaming online. The two-day International Summit will look at how technology is reinventing banking innovation for 2021 and beyond, with the subject "Digging Deeper into Resilient and Agile Transformation Strategies."
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September 7, 2021

UAE Government announces the “United Global Emirates”campaign

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, tweeted, “The launch of our new economic campaign aims to secure the UAE’s position as one of the strongest global economics over the next 50 years. Our nation will build on its entrepreneurial achievements to reinforce its status as a prime destination for talent, expertise & investments.”
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September 7, 2021

DWTC to anchor action-packed business events to fuel Dubai’s post-pandemic economic recovery

“In what has been a challenging year for the international MICE industry, DWTC has led the way in safely reopening international large-scale events,” said Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President, Venue Services Management, Dubai World Trade Centre.
by | 4 min read