Day: December 31, 2022

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‫يشهد توسع UnionPay International المستمر لشبكتها العالمية إصدار أكثر من 200 مليون بطاقة خارج البر الرئيسي الصيني

10 سنوات من تقديم خدمات الدفع العالمية المبتكرة

شنغهاي، 30 ديسمبر 2022 / PRNewswire / — مع إصدار بطاقات UnionPay التي تتجاوز 200 مليون خارج البر الصيني،   UnionPay International (UPI) تدخل عقدًا جديدًا من تقديم خدمات دفع عالية الجودة وفعالة من حيث التكلفة وآمنة عبر الحدود إلى أكبر قاعدة لحاملي البطاقات في العالم. وقد توسع شركاء UPI من 60 عضوا أوليًا منذ إنشائها في عام 2012 إلى 2500 مؤسسة على الصعيد الدولي مع شبكة قبول تغطي حاليا 181 بلدًا ومنطقة، يُصدر 78 منها حاليا بطاقات UnionPay ، مما يضمن تقديم خدمات محلية ملائمة لعدد متزايد باستمرار من حاملي بطاقات UnionPay العالمية والتجار.

تعمل شركة UnionPay International على تحسين تجربة الدفع عبر الحدود بشكل كبير لحاملي البطاقات المحليين

على مدى العقد الماضي، طورت UPI بلا توقف تقنية الدفع المتطورة لمشاركة تجربة دفع جديدة عبر الحدود مع حاملي بطاقات UnionPay في كل ركن من أركان العالم. في الوقت الحالي، خارج البر الرئيسي الصيني، يقبل 38 مليون تاجر عالمي بطاقات UnionPay ، بزيادة أربعة أضعاف منذ عام 2012، مع إضافة أربعة ملايين تاجر جديد في عام 2022 وحده. بلغت معدلات قبول بطاقة UnionPay في APAC وأوروبا وأمريكا الشمالية 95% و 80% و 80% على التوالي، في حين يستخدم 22 مليون تاجر عبر الإنترنت في 200 دولة ومنطقة الآن UnionPay للمدفوعات.

خلال هذه السنوات العشر، تطور التحول الرقمي لصناعة المدفوعات العالمية بسرعة، وعجلت UPI بتكرار المنتجات وترقيات الخدمة لتلبية عادات الدفع المتغيرة باستمرار للعملاء الدوليين. بالتعاون الوثيق مع البنوك المركزية وشبكات التحويل الوطنية وتحالفات الدفع، شاركت UPI بنيتها التحتية المالية المبتكرة ومعاييره الفنية في بلدان مثل تايلاند والفلبين وأصبح معيارًا موحدًا عبر الحدود لشبكة الدفع الآسيوية.

يعكس التوسع العالمي لشركة UPI ابتكارها التكنولوجي والرقمي المثير للإعجاب

في السنوات الأخيرة، تم إطلاق تطبيق UnionPay الموحد للصناعة المصرفية التي تدعم UnionPay بدون تلامس، ورمز الاستجابة السريعة والمدفوعات في آسيا والمحيط الهادئ، مما يعزز إلى حد كبير تجارب الدفع عبر الهاتف المحمول لحاملي البطاقات. بما في ذلك تطبيق UnionPay ، تم إطلاق أكثر من 170 محفظة إلكترونية قياسية من UnionPay خارج البر الرئيسي للصين، ويمكن لأكثر من 16 مليون تاجر دولي تجربة الراحة التي توفرها مدفوعات رمز الاستجابة السريعة أو “التمرير السريع”.

في عام 2018، تم إطلاق نسخة منطقة هونغ كونغ وماكاو الإدارية الخاصة من تطبيق UnionPay وفي غضون أربع سنوات، أصبحت واحدة من أشهر منتجات الدفع عبر الهاتف المحمول للمقيمين. يشمل الوصول إلى خدمات الدفع عبر الهاتف المحمول من UnionPay خدمة Singapore’s PayLah! ، و Malaysia’s Boost , و Thailand’s K Plus ، فضلًا عن العديد من المنتجات الرائدة الأخرى. تكمن وراء هذه الإنجازات منصات الخدمة الفنية التابعة لـ UPI ، بما في ذلك المطور، وإصدار البطاقة السحابية، ومنصات خدمة السيناريوهات، والتي تقلل من الصعوبات الفنية والتكاليف للشركاء للوصول إلى خدمات الجوال UnionPay ، ودعم المزيد من المؤسسات المالية. كما انضمت شركات الاتصالات والتجزئة وغيرها من الشركات إلى النظام البيئي للدفع عبر الهاتف المحمول في UnionPay لتعزيز تجربة الدفع عبر الهاتف المحمول لحاملي البطاقات الدوليين.

تواصل UnionPay انتشارها العالمي على قدم وساق وستتوسع أكثر في العقد المقبل

توسيع نطاقها العالمي، والابتكار المستمر، وسهولة الاستخدام لحاملي البطاقات في جميع أنحاء العالم، وهو الإصدار الأول الذي  بطاقات UnionPay في زامبيا  تم إطلاقه في وقت سابق من هذا العام حيث أصبحوا بسرعة تفضيلًا جديدًا للدفع. تم إصدار أكثر من 20 مليون بطاقة UnionPay دوليًا منذ بداية هذا العام، مع تجاوز معدلات المعاملات مستويات ما قبل الوباء. في APAC ، واحدة من كل أربع بطاقات مصرفية صادرة حديثًا من UnionPay التي تمثل الآن 95% من بطاقات الخصم في منطقة هونغ كونغ وماكاو الإدارية الخاصة. تم Nilson Report تصنيف حجم معاملات UnionPay في المرتبة الأولى بين كبار مصدري البطاقات الدوليين في منطقة آسيا والمحيط الهادئ لعام 2021.

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University of Dubai, Luiss University sign MoU

DUBAI, A cooperation programme to foster advancement in teaching, research and cultural understanding.

This is the focal point of the agreement signed between the University of Dubai and Luiss Guido Carli in Rome.

The MoU was signed by Dr Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai and Andrea Prencipe, Rector of Luiss Guido Carli in Rome, in the presence of Nasser Al Khaja, Head of Media and Public Diplomacy Section, at the UAE Embassy in Italy, and a number of top officials from both universities.

The two renowned universities will promote more contacts and cooperation between their faculty members.

It is to be emphasised that those two factors create a strong basis for the development of joint training programmes, formulating joint research projects, exchange of teaching materials, and exchange of students. University education is the precondition for social development, especially an expansion of transitive skills.

They are needed not only in business but in every aspect of social life. It is, therefore, necessary to build bridges for university connections and create networks of knowledge– diplomatic, economic, and commercial.

Under the signed agreement, both institutions will endeavour to develop and participate in entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives to strengthen creative capacity by boosting development through cooperation and the flow of knowledge among higher education, vocational education, and training, including research.

The purpose of this agreement is to promote an exchange between students regularly enrolled in graduate programmes at the University of Dubai and those regularly enrolled in an MBA programme at Luiss Business School.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack targeting Egyptian security forces in Ismailia, supports Egyptian government’s measures to confront terrorism

ABU DHABI, The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted an Egyptian security checkpoint in Ismailia, which resulted in deaths and injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed the UAE’s full support for all measures undertaken by the Egyptian government to protect its sovereignty and security, and combat terrorism.

In a statement, the Ministry affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.

The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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DEWA encourages an active lifestyle by organising and sponsoring sporting competitions

In line with the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai to make sporting activities and exercising a lifestyle in Dubai, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to encouraging its employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising and finding a balance between work and social life. DEWA organised 12 sports tournaments in 2022, with the participation of 2,437 male and female employees from various divisions. Also, DEWA sponsored and hosted three sports tournaments, and participated in several local sports events.

Appreciation from HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD&CEO of DEWA, received from HE Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, a certificate of thanks and appreciation from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. This is in appreciation of DEWA’s active role and its sponsorship of the Dubai Fitness Challenge initiative, launched by His Highness, to promote Dubai’s position as the most active and happiest city in the world.

“We strive to enhance the health and quality of life of our employees in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, to make sports a lifestyle and daily practice that contributes to improving the health of community members and promoting happiness and positive energy. We encourage sports as an integral part of the community, as it promotes a healthy, vibrant lifestyle, stimulates positive energy, and fosters social networking and communication among employees, in an atmosphere of fairness which is common in all sports activities in Dubai,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

“The sports activities that DEWA organises or participates in contribute to enhancing teamwork among employees, developing the physical and mental capabilities of the participants, helping them gain self-confidence, and increasing their focus and productivity in the workplace,” said Dr Yousef Al Akraf, Executive Vice President of Business Support and Human Resources at DEWA.

Gov Games

DEWA supports and participates in the Gov Games, which are organised and supervised by the Executive Council of Dubai in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council. Last year, DEWA actively participated in the 3rd cycle of the Gove Games. DEWA’s male and female teams consisted of 7 players each.

Dubai Fitness Challenge

DEWA has consolidated its participation and sponsorship of the Dubai Fitness Challenge through Mai Dubai, which is wholly owned by DEWA. It included an integrated programme designed specifically for this innovative challenge, with the aim of motivating the people in Dubai to increase their physical activity and commit to allocating at least 30 minutes per day for 30 days in practising a variety of fitness activities and sports.

Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament 2022

DEWA participated in the 10th Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament, held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The 10th edition of the tournament was its largest to date. It was held from November 7 to November 21, 2022. Sixty-eight talented and highly-trained female employees from DEWA participated in 10 individual and group sports.

Community Cycling Challenge

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, implemented by DEWA in Seih Al Dahal in Dubai, hosted the Community Cycling Challenge organised by Peloton Events, with the participation of 11 teams from across the UAE. The event was held under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Council and spanned 66 kilometres. The Solar Park is the largest single-site solar park in the world.

DEWA Bowling Tournament 2022

DEWA’s Sports Committee organised the DEWA Bowling Tournament 2022 at the Dubai International Bowling Center, with the participation of 120 employees from various divisions of DEWA.

February Sports Tournament

DEWA organised its sports tournaments for February at DEWA Academy, World Padel Academy, and G-Force Cricket Academy, with the participation of 337 male and female employees from all divisions of DEWA. The tournaments included chess, padel and cricket.

Ramadan Women’s Football Tournament

DEWA women’s team won first place in the Ramadan Women’s Football Tournament, organised by Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with Jam Sports Academy. The team included 15 female players. It topped the group after its success in maintaining a clean sheet in all games.

Praise

The employees participating in the championships expressed their appreciation for DEWA’s top management and its efforts to encourage them to participate in various sports activities and promote a healthy and lively lifestyle.

Source: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority