WAM to implement 'Digital News Archive' programme

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - Emirates News Agency (WAM) has introduced a cutting edge technology for digitally archiving video imagery, using a specialized computer system.

Apex bank reviews steps to establish EIBOR

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - The Board of Directors of Central Bank of the UAE reviewed in its 11th meeting for the year 2009 a report presented by the Senior Executive Director of Treasury Depa

Abu Dhabi's hotel entertainment licensing goes online

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - Restaurants and night clubs within Abu Dhabi's hotels will, from next week, be able to receive entertainment licences within 24 hours with the introduction of an Abu

Adac to install self-service airport kiosks

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) is installing Sita's Cuss [common use self-service] kiosks at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Food prices jump in July on demand surge

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Dubai, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - UAE food prices surged in July due to a sharp increase in domestic demand for consumer items ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan that began last week, official figures

DMI offers US$1m for best drama programme

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Dubai, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - The best drama programme broadcast on the channels of Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) during the Ramadan period of 2009 will win US$1 million (Dh3.67m).

30 UAE students head for World Skills Competition

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 30, 2009 (WAM) - Thirty students from the UAE will take part in the 40th World Skills Competition, which will be held in the first week of September in Canada, WAM reported on Friday

UAE Central Bank to set up EIBOR Panel

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Abu Dhabi, Aug 27, 2009 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates central bank will set up a new 11-bank panel for the interbank offered rate with four extra local banks and two fewer international lenders,

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