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Abu Dhabi DED officials visit Emirates Global Aluminium in KIZAD

Abu Dhabi - Musimchronicle

A delegation from Abu Dhabi's Department of Economic Development , DED, has visited Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, at Khalifa Industrial Zone, KIZAD, and were briefed on the company’s contributions to Abu Dhabi and the national economy of the UAE. During the tour, Khaleefa Salem Al Mansouri, Acting Under-Secretary at DED, affirmed that the Abu Dhabi Government is committed to buildingRead more

Abu Dhabi’s DED honours 40 students of summer training programme

Abu Dhabi - Musimchronicle

The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Abu Dhabi has honoured 40 students enrolled in the Summer Training Programme in its various sectors, departments, centres and offices. The programme was aimed to equip the students with the skills and experiences that would help them excel in life and learn more about the work environment by practicing the various job andRead more

3 million pieces of counterfeit goods seized in Dubai

DUBAI - Arab Today

Over three million counterfeit products of more than 30 renowned brands were confiscated in Dubai within a week after Dubai Economic Department (DED) raided four warehouses in the emirate as part of its strategic focus to protect intellectual property and the rights of trademark owners and consumers. One of the warehouses had a stock of over one million pieces ofRead more

Delivery motorbikes face new restrictions

DUBAI - Arab Today

Motorcycles on delivery duties have come under scanner with new restrictions coming into place from June. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday that following a spate of accidents and violations involving motorcycles, the authority in collaboration with the Dubai Police, Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Municipality, has finalised a set of specifications for delivery/courier boxesRead more

Advisory board set up to combat Dubai counterfeit traders

Dubai - Arab Today

A think tank with experts from private businesses is being set up to help the Department of Economic Development fight back against Dubai’s counterfeit traders. The 12-man Intellectual Property Protection Advisory Board will have members from the emirate’s most vulnerable industries, including the electronic industry, fashion and fragrance sectors and vehicle traders. An official from the DED will head theRead more

Department of Development received 27,027 consumer complaints

Dubai - WAM

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai received 27,027 consumer complaints in 2016, an increase of 23 percent compared to the 21,896 complaints received during the previous year. On an average the Ahlan Dubai call centre (600 54 5555) of DED received 2,252 complaints monthly as continued awareness campaigns by DED led to better understanding of consumer rights andRead more

Health care veterans, pioneers awarded

Dubai - Arab Today

Veterans and pioneers in the field of health care were on Monday honoured at the inaugural Annual Health Awards 2017 jointly hosted by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) and Gulf Medical University’s leading magazine Health. Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority, presented the awards to 34 contributors and eight pioneers for outstanding services in corporate or individualRead more

Ajman Department of Economic Development updates

Ajman - Arab Today

The Department of Economic Development in Ajman, DED, has announced the updated cooperation agreement with Ajman University since 2012, in order to develop ways of institutional work, expand areas of cooperation and enhance the role of strategic partnerships in achieving sustainable development in the emirate. Ali Issa Al Nuaimi, Director-General of Ajman DED, said that the agreement aims to exchangeRead more

Mansour Bin Mohammed unveils DED’s first Smart Lounge

Dubai - Arab Today

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai International Marine Club, DIMC, has unveiled the first ‘Smart Lounge’ of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, DED, to strengthen customer service standards and to ensure round-the-clock access to DED’s business registration and licensing services. Dedicated user-friendly and interactive kiosks and smart devices are set up inRead more

DED steps up co-ordination with retailers on Arabisation drive

Dubai - Arab Today

The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai has stepped up co-ordination with retailers as part of Arabisation drive to use Arabic in purchase invoices and customer relations management in the emirate. The DED officials have visited many shopping malls explaining the best means of Arabisation and improving relations with customers. As per the initiative, announced by DED earlier thisRead more