More than 32 cabins have been set up in a 4 x 2 meter area where children and parents can shop for school supplies and enjoy various aspects of the exhibition. For the first time, this year's exhibition will include 8 booths for Intelaq licenses, issued to Dubai-based nationals who are interested to set up and operate their own businesses single-handedly from their home-based offices as part of supporting young national to enter the business world.
Sultan Lootah, Head of the Back to School organizing committee, said, "The Back 2 School activities are the highlight of Dubai Summer Surprises. It has attracted much interest from children in previous years. We have lined up a series of activities that will enable children to enjoy themselves and get them ready for a new school year."
Mr. Lootah added, "This year, however, the exhibition will also focus on the Intelaq licenses as part of DED's role in encouraging young UAE nationals in developing and managing their private businesses."
The Back 2 School Exhibition is held in partnership with Abu Dhabi National Bank and Al Sayegh Group. It is sponsored by New Horizon Institute, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Yousef Group, Grand Stores, Dubai Commercial Bank, Al Rawabi, Mohammed Sharif and Brothers Stores, Acer, and Khaleej Times as main sponsors.
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Back 2 School Exhibition 2006 to open August 2nd
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, July 30 - 2006 at 11:59
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The Back to School organizing committee, at the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), announced that the Back 2 School Exhibition 2006 will launch its activities on August 2nd 2006 at Modhesh Fun City, Dubai International Conference Center.
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About Department of Economic Development (DED):The Department of Economic Development (DED) was established in March 1992, with the objective to organise, regulate and boost trade and industry within the Emirate of Dubai. The DED has moulded its mission of building a futuristic establishment, in accordance with the vision of the Government of Dubai and in the light of globalisation and the requirements of a digital economy. One of its key functions is to encourage local and foreign investments in commercial and industrial projects, and create the appropriate environment for investors.
The DED's other functions comprise a wide range of regulatory activities including the preparation and maintenance of a commercial register and the supervision of all organisations. The DED is responsible for regulating the affairs of commercial agents and brokers and commercial advertising offices, in addition to overseeing and controlling the insurance industry in the Emirate. Examining the participation of the government in the private sector and representing the government in companies where it has a stake, also comes under the purview of the DED.
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Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorSunday, July 30 - 2006 at 11:59 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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