Business
Dubai attracted AED 25.5 billion in foreign investment in 2016
Tuesday, April 4, 2017Dubai attracted Dh25.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2016 and succeeded in maintaining its position among the top 10 global cities in drawing in foreign investment. The emirate ranks seventh worldwide, announced Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Dubai has… Dubai attracted AED 25.5 billion in foreign investment in 2016
UAE condemns terrorist bombings at St. Petersburg subway
Tuesday, April 4, 2017WAM — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist bombings that struck a subway train in St. Petersburg, Russia, claiming tens of innocent causalities. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent condolence cables to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the victims of the terrorist blasts at St. Petersburg metro. President… UAE condemns terrorist bombings at St. Petersburg subway
Dubai and Moscow markets look to share financial information
Tuesday, April 4, 2017The governments of Dubai and Moscow city have held talks over collaboration and information-sharing between their respective financial centres, according to a Moscow government minister. Sergey Cheremin, the head of Moscow’s external economic and international relations department, said talks have been held over Dubai joining a non-profit initiative set up by Moscow to share financial market… Dubai and Moscow markets look to share financial information
Medical care costs will not increase with VAT
Tuesday, April 4, 2017The cost of medical care in the country will not rise this year to cover providers’ added costs when value-added tax is imposed in January, healthcare professionals say. Health care is exempt from VAT but many people are worried that providers will raise their charges this year to recover VAT on utilities, such as phones or… Medical care costs will not increase with VAT
The Spring 2017 Hilfiger Collection celebrates freedom, love and liberation!
Monday, April 3, 2017The Spring 2017 Hilfiger Collection celebrates freedom, love and liberation with a modern-day spirit. Putting a fresh, feminine spin on retro favorites, it fuses colorful patterns, eclectic prints, athletic references and vintage-inspired silhouettes. Eccentric florals and rugby stripes mix with Americana flags, collegiate influences and all-over paisleys – it’s uniquely mixed-and-matched and effortlessly put together.… The Spring 2017 Hilfiger Collection celebrates freedom, love and liberation!
NBAD + FGB = First Abu Dhabi Bank
Monday, April 3, 2017The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and First Gulf Bank (FGB) announced they have merged to become First Abu Dhabi Bank, reported Gulnews. In a joint statement, the banks said their merger was legally completed on April 1, and the merged bank began trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol… NBAD + FGB = First Abu Dhabi Bank
Mohammed bin Rashid receives economic ministers at AIM 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017WAM — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has received several economic ministers participating in the Annual Investment Meeting forum, AIM 2017, organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy this morning at the Dubai World Trade Centre. His Highness welcomed official guests, led by Rustam Minnikhanov,… Mohammed bin Rashid receives economic ministers at AIM 2017
UAE to Experience Macbeth In a Modern, Immersive Interpretation
Sunday, April 2, 2017Shakespeare Under the Stars returns in 2017 with an immersive production of Macbeth, the classic tragedy of ambition and power. Like 2016’s Romeo+Juliet on the roof of Mall of the Emirates, this is much more than sit-and-watch, standard theatre. Macbeth is a modern interpretation, set in the UAE, where the cut-throat world of corporate politics replaces… UAE to Experience Macbeth In a Modern, Immersive Interpretation
Dubai’s five-year trade performance asserts Emirates’ economic resilience
Sunday, April 2, 2017WAM – Dubai’s trade performance has shown steady and sustainable growth over the last five years, with non-oil trade volumes in metric tonnes registering a compound growth rate of 6.1% according to figures from Dubai Customs. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment which impacted global trade, Dubai’s trade volumes grew a healthy 8.2% in 2016, compared… Dubai’s five-year trade performance asserts Emirates’ economic resilience
Under the Inkas protection
Sunday, April 2, 2017Inkas Vehicles LLC is a worldwide leader in the production of top-of-the-line armored vehicles, certified as per international standards and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, since 2012. Its range of vehicles include luxury armored SUV’s, armored sedans, armored busses, APC’s and Cash-in-Transit vehicles, tailor-made to your needs with 24/7 assistance, flexibility, competitive rates and… Under the Inkas protection
