Kevin McKenna said the UAE and New Zealand are important partners. “We both share a common vision on pursuing trade with trusted partners that contributes to the lives of all. Making it easier to do b…
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UAE says no change in Qatar access to ports
The United Arab Emirates said a port circular signalling an easing of the … according to a statement on Thursday cited by state-run WAM news agency.
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Abu Dhabi bank stocks in demand, hit new 52-week high; Dubai’s Emaar extends gains
First Abu Dhabi Bank and Etisalat recovered. FAB closed 1.08 per cent higher at Dh14.96. Etisalat closed 0.47 per cent higher at Dh17. Al Dar Properties closed 1.13 per cent higher at Dh1.79.
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Plans revealed to boost Dubai’s manufacturing ambitions
Saud Abu Al-Shawareb, managing director of Dubai Industrial Park, said: “We welcome our new business partner Senaeyat to Dubai Industrial Park as a key value addition to our growing industrial hub. “D…
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Dubai Chamber organises training session for CSR Label applicants
Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) recently organised a training session which aimed to familiarise companies with the Dubai Chamber CSR Lab…
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Executive Travel: Refurbished Jumeirah Beach Hotel reopens for business
Once Dubai’s premium business hotel, with its Dhow-shaped conference centre that can welcome 1,500 people, the 20-year old Jumeirah Beach Hotel was looking in need of the comprehensive five-month refu…
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New Zealand, Dubai announce electronic export certification scheme
Kevin McKenna said: “The UAE and New Zealand are important partners. We both share a common vision on pursuing trade with trusted partners that contributes to the lives of all.” “Making it easier to d…
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‘Get me back’ pleads Briton jailed in Dubai in prison recording
made the appeal in an audio recording from prison that Sky News obtained through an intermediary. He said he thought a decision on his case could be made by the Dubai authorities today.
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Real estate stocks in Dubai trigger best gain since 2016
Dubai’s main index, which tumbled almost 25 percent last year, had its best day on Wednesday since December 2016. Before that, the stocks had been trading at the biggest discount to their emerging-mar…
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Kuwait Business Council announces largest event in Dubai
DUBAI, 20th February, 2019 (WAM) — As of tomorrow, the Kuwait Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates will be launching its National Day programme in honour of Kuwait’s 58th National Day …
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Dubai Airports partners with XDubai for one-of-a-kind stunt
Dubai Airports has partnered with action sports brand XDubai to deliver an incredible one-of-a-kind stunt by Emirati athlete and skydiver Mohammed Baker, as part of the new DXB brand which aims to pos…
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Innovators Invited: Dubai Startup Hub Launches Fourth Edition Of Its Annual Smartpreneur Competition
He added that the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition aims to empower young entrepreneurs, encourage them to think beyond traditional business models and limitations, engage them in the Dubai Government’s …
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Abu Dhabi Quietly Eases Curb on Qatar After 20-Month Embargo
(Bloomberg) — An obscure port circular may signal an easing of the almost two-year Saudi-led embargo of Qatar. Abu Dhabi will now allow cargo to be shipped from the emirate to Qatar after banning tra…
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Oman, UAE look to develop business opportunities
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday organised the Oman-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Forum. The forum aimed to develop available investment and business opportunities between busi…
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Tennis: Taiwan’s Hsieh stuns Kerber to reach Dubai quarters
(Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber suffered a surprise last 16 exit from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after being beaten by unseeded Hsieh Su-wei 5-7 6-4 6-0 on Wednesday.
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New Opening: One of Abu Dhabi’s oldest hotels gets reflagged
was one of the first five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi and has been a well-loved property in the capital’s expatriate circles. “The fact that it’s one of Abu Dhabi’s oldest hotels is much more of a positi…
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UAE eases Qatar shipping ban amid continuing Gulf dispute
UAE-flagged vessels still cannot call at Qatar ports. An industry source told Reuters news agency that the circular applied to all ports in the UAE. Government authorities in both the Gulf states were …
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