UAE

UAE- Gulf leaders striving for their people's welfare

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reiterated on Monday his support to steps and measures … (read on here…)

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GCC trade hits records $520 billion

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Arab News) The GCC region's aggregated trade balance is the largest in the world, according to analysis from QNB Group. The massive trade surplus, mainly a consequence of hydrocarbon … (read on here…)

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GCC banking sector is stable, profitable: QNB

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Arab News) Analysis of the GCC banking sector performed by QNB Group concludes that its prospects are stable, banks are expected to be remain profitable and that the sector itself has room … (read on here…)

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GCC Heat excel in Geneva event

April 10, 2012

The first ever youth ice-hockey team, to represent the Middle East, from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), returns this week from their successful participation in the Geneva ‘Futur’ Hockey Challenge 2012 held in Geneva. (read on here…)

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GCC Chambers Federation Holds 40th Meeting In Abu Dhabi On Monday

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Saudi Press Agency) – Abu Dhabi will host on Monday the 40th meeting of the Federation of GCC Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The meeting will be chaired by Khalil Al Khonji, … (read on here…)

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GCC cement sector revenue jumps 14.2%

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Arab News) GCC cement sector witnessed a turn around after two years of decline in top line following the credit crisis wave that halted major real estate activity and construction … (read on here…)

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UAE, Lebanon agree on boosting trade and investments

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) DUBAI – Sultan Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, and Nicolas Nahhas, Lebanon's Minister of Economy, decided to formulate an integrated action plan to further drive the … (read on here…)

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UAE stays favourite country among Gulf nations: Survey

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The UAE remains favourite country among Gulf nations for attracting expatriate talent and the region continues to create jobs despite Arab Spring in 2011, according to a … (read on here…)

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UAE- Expats remitting money to Pakistan to get certificates

April 10, 2012

(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Pakistani expatriates remitting Dh15,000 home through banks and licensed exchange houses will be rewarded with commendation certificates, said Jamil Ahmed Khan, Pakistan … (read on here…)

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UAE detains 6 Islamists stripped of citizenship: lawyer

April 10, 2012

DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Monday detained six Islamist activists whose citizenship was revoked last year after they demanded political reform in the Gulf Arab state, their lawyer said. The UAE, a top oil exporter, has weathered popular uprisings that have toppled four Arab heads of state since last year, thanks...

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