Together Samsung and Dubai can create synergy in developing solutions that reinforce Dubai as a digital economy as well as a preferred place to live and do business,” added Al Gergawi. “We are extremely grateful for the support we are receiving from …
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Iran skips UN conference on nuclear energy in Abu Dhabi
Seats for an Iranian delegation sat empty on Monday at the conference being held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Conference staff said the Iranians had cancelled their appointment to speak at the event. Iranian authorities could not be immediately …
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Revealed: UAE jobs that will be in demand in 2018
“Human resources and administrative staff have become the backbone of UAE business, especially now that digital transformation projects are beginning to take effect, changing the nature of work,” said Robert Half. “As a result, businesses are …
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Video: This new technology will make grocery shopping faster in the UAE
Dubai – in particular – retains its spot as a favourite … and we wanted to test a new service in Carrefour Lille to go beyond just lighting,” said Céline Martin, business models and innovation manager for Carrefour hypermarkets.
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Dubai Economy opens first model grocery on Sheikh Zayed Road
The Business Registration and Licensing, BRL, sector in Dubai Economy has announced the opening of the first model grocery in the city that fully complies with the new standards brought in to establish a unified brand identity and improve service quality …
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Sharjah book fair: Expect the unexpected this year
The 36th edition of the fair, said to be the world’s third biggest book fair, will be held from November 1 to 11 at Expo Centre Sharjah. In an interview, Al Amiri told Gulf News that apart from those writers, speakers and celebs who are already confirmed …
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VAT in the UAE: 10 things to know ahead of its implementation
Also read: UAE’s finance ministry yet to fix VAT rate on goods, services 5. What is the mandatory registration limit and the voluntary registration limit? A business must register for VAT if its taxable supplies and imports exceeds the mandatory …
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Dubai launches Dhs2.7bn e-commerce freezone
Called Dubai CommerCity, the project is being developed as a joint … The free zone will be divided into three clusters – business, logistics and social. The business cluster will include 13 office buildings with a total leasable area of 108,000 sqm …
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Dubai sets up e-commerce free zone to bolster growth
Dubai on Saturday announced the launch of a new free zone dedicated to the fast-growing e-commerce industry to attract more foreign direct investment as the industry is projected to cross Dh73 billion by 2020. The Dubai CommerCity – located in the Umm …
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Dubai launches $740m free zone for e-commerce sector
The Business Cluster includes 13 office buildings while the Logistics Cluster consists of 84 logistic units and the Social Cluster, the heart of Dubai CommerCity, will feature art galleries and a range of luxury restaurants and cafés. Sheikh Ahmed Bin …
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Dubai CommerCity, first regional e-commerce free zone, launched
Dubai CommerCity, a Dh2.7-billion, 2.1-million square feet joint venture between Dafza and wasl Asset Management Group, was launched on Saturday by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza), according to a …
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Smart Dubai signs agreements with government entities
The agreements today cover three main sectors that touch every aspect of life in Dubai, legislation, property and business licensing,” she said. Bin Bishr said Smart Dubai received immediate responses from government entities and institutions in the emirate.
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UAE sends first mobile hospital to help Rohingya refugees
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UAE companies set to tap into Pakistan’s potential
“UAE delegates from food, textile and services industries will attend the event. Even some officials from government, textile malls and the Ras Al Khaimah free zone are going with us. We are jointly working with the Pakistan Business Council; therefore …
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UAE, US discuss transport and infrastructure co-operation
The UAE is interested in tapping the US to beef up its infrastructure projects, including driverless vehicles and drones, while solidifying the UAE’s role in the American aviation sector. This week the UAE ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba …
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BizWorld UAE Brings KidPreneur Challenge 2017 To Dubai
set to take place in Dubai in the month of December. If you think your child has a brilliant business idea or that they need to experience financial responsibility, the KidPreneur Challenge 2017 encourages them to apply with their ideas. The top 50 out of …
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Opinion: how Dubai is set to become the Gulf’s design hub
The business conducted during that one week not only benefits brands and buyers, but has a broader impact, helping to establish Dubai as a commercial design hub. With design as a key driver of the UAE creative economy, events like Downtown Design and …
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