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10 UAE leaders trust friendship with India,
says H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al
Nahyan
13 The Republic of Sierra Leone Transitioning
As Africa’s First Ever “Smart Country”
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September 2017
UAE’s new innovative mobile healthcare
app bridges gap between patients and
doctors
NMC acquisition of three hospitals in KSA
gets green light from Saudi authority
Growth of maritime tourism gives major
boost to UAE’s global competitiveness
DAFZA enables customers to obtain dual
licenses to operate across Dubai
DEWA awards AED14.2 billion largest
CSP project in the world with a record bid
of USD 7.3 cents per kW/h to generate
700MW
Accenture supports District 2020 vision by
establishing a digital hub at Expo’s legacy
site
Kuwait’s Alshaya invests in $1bn
e-commerce platform Noon ahead of its
launch
Retailers see short-term impact of VAT on
consumer electronics