The UAE has advanced transport and telecommunications networks and leading hotels, making it a link between the East and West and an international hub for tourism, business, transit and re-exporting, enabling its modern aviation sector to succeed in today …
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UAE Minister of Economy: Decision Strengthens UAE’s Position on the Global Investment Map
He added that this strategic step would increase the inflow of foreign direct investments in the UAE, particularly key sectors that help boost trade and increase the number of projects and firms, which in turn will aid the prosperity of the business …
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Dubai Chamber explores Russia, Belarus IT markets
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently led a study mission to Russia and Belarus which explored business potential within the countries’ IT markets, as well as prospects for new partnerships and joint ventures in several innovation-focused …
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Prabhas on spending four weeks in Abu Dhabi
Even Karan called me saying that some false news is out. We don’t have any bad blood. We have a very good rapport because we worked for four years in Baahubali. I like him as a director and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is one of my favourite movies.” Abu Dhabi is …
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Business community renews call for relaxing of Skype ban
We also need to see the person face-to-face, and if it’s not possible for them to fly to Dubai, then the next best thing is Skype,” he said. Sukhdev Singh, vice president at market research firm Kantar AMRB, said the usage of Skype for business has …
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Dubai SME Opens First Facility Licensed Under New Guidelines for Business Incubators
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has announced the licensing of the first business incubator in Dubai following the introduction of the …
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The UAE rules the economic indexes
Dubai stands out in the area of connecting importers and exporters in the global markets, a fact boosted by its many ports and airports. Numerous countries find it absolutely necessary to do business with and via Dubai. In addition, the 2018 Index of …
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IBPC in Dubai highlights efforts to strengthen UAE-India ties
The Indian Business and Professional Council, IBPC, in Dubai recently hosted a meeting in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which commemorated the Year of Zayed, and highlighted the Council’s efforts to strengthen UAE-India …
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Indian Business & Professional Council in Dubai Highlights Efforts to Strengthen UAE-India Ties During Recent Meeting
The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) in Dubai recently hosted a meeting in cooperation with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry which commemorated the Year of Zayed and highlighted the Council’s efforts to strengthen UAE-India economic …
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UAE, Lithuania set to boost trade, investment
Speaking to a visiting UAE business delegation led by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vilnius, he said Lithuania plans to expand infrastructure at its airports and ports. “Lithuania is ripe with investment opportunities, especially within the …
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Dubai’s TECOM hosts 5,600 firms after 2017 growth
TECOM Group, a member of Dubai Holding, said it attracted nearly 500 new companies during 2017 across its 11 business parks in the emirate TECOM Group, which emcompasses Dubai Internet City, Dubai Outsource City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City …
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Lithuanian Prime Minister highlights prospects for expanding cooperation with UAE
As an attractive destination for ease-of-doing business, Lithuania offers customised and flexible solutions for UAE businesses and investors, H.E. Skvernelis pointed out, adding that the country is witnessing stable economic growth. In addition …
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Dubai Chamber plans retail rent index
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is reportedly developing the city’s first-ever retail rent index to improve transparency. The announcement comes after Dubai was recently ranked the most important global shopping destination in an annual …
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UAE declares Ramadan start date
The UAE’s moon sighting commitee has announced that Thursday, May 17 will be the first day of Ramadan. Abu Dhabi Judicial Department officials met after prayers on Tuesday to sight the holy month’s moon crescent under orders from the minister of justice.
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Feast or famine: Will UAE businesses go slow as Muslims fast this Ramadan?
said that cooperatives and supermarkets outlets in the UAE are expected to reduce the prices between 25-50%. Some products will also be sold at cost price during the holy month. Hadi Khatib is a business editor with more than 15 years’ experience …
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No freeze on ‘fifth freedom’ flights in US-UAE agreement, officials say
The agreement between the US and UAE regarding civil aviation confirms “business as usual” and allows Emirates to continue to operate “Fifth Freedom” routes to the US that do not originate in Dubai, despite claims to the contrary, according to …
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Dubai Tourism announces tie-up with China’s Tencent
Dubai: Dubai’s tourism authority announced on Tuesday a new agreement with Chinese internet giant Tencent, during a trip this week to the country. The agreement seeks to promote Dubai as a preferred destination for Chinese travellers. According to a …
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