Day: October 7, 2022

In appreciation of Dubai Customs’ efforts to make the Hajj season of 1443 AH a success, His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Director General of the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, honored Dubai Customs in a ceremony that the Department organized for its strategic partners at the Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City. Ibrahim Kamali, Director of Passenger Operations Department received the honouring on behalf of Dubai Customs.

The Passenger Operations Department has worked at full capacity during the Hajj (pilgrimage) season to ensure a smooth trip for all pilgrims coming back into the country. These efforts included a work plan to receive the pilgrims through a number of proactive procedures.

Kamali thanked the Department of Islamic Affairs for the honouring, stressing that Dubai customs has cooperated with different stakeholders and entities to help the Hajj passengers have a pleasant trip back into the country.

Dubai Customs took many proactive measures during the Hajj season, including allocating a special path for pilgrims in the hand baggage inspection area along the counter of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, to quickly finish the procedures for the pilgrims. The baggage carousel for pilgrims was chosen to be the nearest to the exit gates at the arrivals hall, and pilgrims exited through electronic inspection gates.

Source: Dubai Customs

DUBAI, Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), part of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), is set to announce the launch of METADAFZ, which aims to provide the free zone’s clients with a smooth digital experience in the metaverse.

DAFZ will make the official announcement at GITEX 2022, which will take place from October 10-14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The launch of this initiative aligns with the directives of Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy, which was announced by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to advance Dubai’s metaverse economy. The initiative aims to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and businesses to the free zone, by uncovering DAFZ’s unique offerings, products, and solutions to advance the Emirate’s leading position as a hub for competitive and constructive technology.

METADAFZ will enable clients from across the globe to conduct meetings via a virtual platform, offering a unique and semi-realistic experience regardless of the physical location. The innovative initiative offers an alternative to the traditional way of conducting business activities, and empowers company representatives to discuss future work prospects, as well as how to launch businesses and projects in Dubai.

Amna Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ), said, “Since its establishment more than 26 years ago, DAFZ has succeeded in consolidating its position as a leading and innovative free zone, providing its clients with access the most up-to-date technology and initiatives. This initiative, which bridges the gap between the physical and virtual world, will contribute to the digitisation of businesses in the free zone and support global businesses to establish themselves in the Emirate, via a smooth experience. This will place DAFZ at the heart of the technological revolution, and enhances our presence as a regional and global destination for attracting direct foreign investments and as an integrated business incubator operating according to the highest, standards. The launch represents a significant step forward toward defining DAFZ’s technological and innovative identity in the digital world.”

Bader Buhannad, Chief Corporate Support Officer at Dubai Integrated Economic Zone (DIEZ) said, “The launch of the METADAFZ initiative is a testament to DAFZ’s commitment and motivation to elevate its performance levels, solutions, and services in line the best international standards in modern technology. METADAFZ will provide an innovative, and world-class experience that will take the free zone’s offerings to the next-level. The metaverse experience is set to attract new clients and foreign businesses, in addition to creating new investment opportunities and enhancing the business framework.”

Through this launch, DAFZ is creating investment opportunities and new possibilities for cross-border customers through innovative technological solutions and modern futuristic tools. METADAFZ, which will be widely promoted at exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and meetings, will contribute to elevating the position of DAFZ and its presence as a leading integrated station for establishing businesses, in Dubai and the UAE owing to its facilities, services, and customizable solutions.

DAFZ chose to announce METADAFZ at GITEX 2022 as this five-day event embodies the aspirations of the UAE to advance digital transformation in the region and enhance the UAE’s position as a major contributor to the international digital economy.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) launched the third season of its e-learning initiative in partnership with LinkedIn, the largest professional network in the world, to provide professional development opportunities for members of the creative community in the UAE through the LinkedIn educational platform. The Authority calls on all interested creative talent and entrepreneurs to register and benefit from the accompanying courses and workshops, helping them hone their skills and develop their businesses.

Starting this month, users will be able to register in courses related to their fields and interests through over 16,000 business, technology and creative skills courses offered by the initiative for free via the LinkedIn education platform.

Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director of the Marketing & Corporate Communication Department at Dubai Culture, said: “The partnership between the Authority and LinkedIn in its third-year falls within the framework of the Authority’s efforts to provide pioneering digital platforms and programmes to support creatives in the UAE. Over the past two years, it has supported members of the creative community in facing the challenges posed by COVID-19, enabling them to virtually access a large number of specialised educational courses and materials from the comfort of their homes. This year, we aspire to continue to support those wishing to obtain knowledge and develop skills wherever they are across the country by investing in accessible and innovative programmes and initiatives. This forms part of our mission to support an ecosystem that encourages the growth of emerging talent and help them to flourish, in order to strengthen the cultural and creative industries in the emirate and cement its position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent as well as the global capital of the creative economy.”

This year, participants will also be able to join a series of workshops aimed at enhancing their knowledge of creative and professional fields in cooperation with LinkedIn, universities and creative and cultural institutions in Dubai. The workshop topics will revolve around two key themes: creative educational offering and best practices for building a professional personal profile (this includes introducing the training courses offered by LinkedIn and how to access them).

The initiative offers accredited specialised training courses designed by a group of experienced international experts that aim to develop and refine the capabilities of creative professionals in the areas of business administration. The courses include digital business transformation, crisis management, business development, legal and financial matters, and creative skills that include photography, graphic design, electronic games and product design, visual arts, films, and fashion, among other fields of creativity and business management.

Source: Emirates News Agency