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Dubai Business Associates welcomes tenth cohort

  • Highly competitive fully-funded programme selects 27 talented graduates from more than 5,000 international applicants
  • 22 countries represented in nine-month programme

Dubai, UAE – 16 September 2024: Dubai Business Associates (DBA), one of the world’s most prestigious programmes for future leaders, has proudly welcomed 27 Associates from 22 countries to form the 2024/2025 cohort.

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MOEI AND ETIHADWE LAUNCH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE

MOEI AND ETIHADWE LAUNCH COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE NORTHERN EMIRATES

The Distributed Solar Systems (DSS) initiative is a significant step towards widespread adoption of sustainable energy solutions in the Northern Emirates.

  • Collaborative initiative between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) announced.
  • EtihadWE will allow industrial, residential and agricultural customers to install solar panels and connect them to the network.
  • Solar energy generated will be absorbed back into the grid, contributing to overall renewable energy supply.
  • The project includes developing regulations and technical guidelines for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Built Environment

MEPIC and BEDIC conferences in Jeddah offer a path to Smart, Sustainable, and Energy-Efficient Solutions

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The MEPIC, MEP International Conference, and BEDIC, Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference, started today showcasing the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and modernization in its built sector. These pivotal events brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore the latest advancements in construction, energy efficiency, and smart building technologies—aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

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MEA paper & pulp industry poised to cross over USD 20 billion on the back of big packaging push

  • Leading paper industry show, Propaper Dubai 2024 from September 17-19 offers a growth and market-entry platform for global and regional paper industry stakeholders
  • E-commerce boom and rising consumer demand for healthy packaging to push paper packaging to over USD 12 billion in GCC by 2032 at a CAGR of 3.8 per cent.

Dubai, September 17, 2024:    The Middle East and Africa (MEA) paper and pulp industry is on a growth surge, poised to cross over USD 20 billion in the next six to seven years, with GCC countries led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the forefront of a demand upswing for paper packaging products fuelling the rise, industry experts said today quoting independent market reports.

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FOREX.com to attract potential new investors at Forex Expo Dubai 2024, supporting projections of a 4% Growth in Non-oil GDP in 2024

Dubai, 17 September 2024-  FOREX.com,an award-winning broker and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq listed company StoneX Group, will partake in the 7th grand edition of Forex Expo Dubai, coming this October 7th and 8th to Dubai World Trade Centre. Playing a major role on UAE’s trading scene, the company projects to attract a large amount of Foreign Direct Investments during the event, directly contributing to the UAE’s economic diversification goals.

Amid global economic challenges, the UAE’s unparalleled security and business-friendly environment have fostered remarkable resilience, setting it apart from other major economies and aligning it with the core targets of its diversified economic model.

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