Business
DAFZA performed strongly in 2016 with 16% net profit growth
Sunday, March 5, 2017The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) performed strongly in 2016, achieving 16 per cent net profit growth and posting a 2 per cent growth in its total revenue and a 28 per cent increase in its total assets and a 3% rise in EBID. According to official reports, the total leasable area of multinational companies…
Dubai Tourism updates Desert Tour & Camp Regulations to enhance sector’s growth
Sunday, March 5, 2017Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced updates to the Desert Tour & Camp regulations first introduced in May 2016. The revisions are intended to further enhance the emirate’s popular desert experiences, elevating the sector’s standards and bolstering Dubai’s reputation as an adventure hub with a distinct and diverse offering. Dubai… Dubai Tourism updates Desert Tour & Camp Regulations to enhance sector’s growth
HH Sheikh Mohammed releases new book: ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’
Sunday, March 5, 2017WAM) — Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has announced the release of his new book, titled “Ta’mulat fi Asa’adah Wl Ejabia” (Reflections on Happiness and Positivity). Making the announcement, he said, “The book includes lessons, examples and stories based on a different life philosophy:… HH Sheikh Mohammed releases new book: ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’
Andy Murray aces 25th Anniversary DDF Tennis Championships Final
Sunday, March 5, 2017Andy Murray became the first British champion at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as he defeated Fernando Verdaso 6-3 6-2. It was his best win over the Spaniard since Miami almost exactly eight years ago, and comes after he finished as runner-up to Roger Federer in Dubai in 2012. Incredibly, it was his seventh… Andy Murray aces 25th Anniversary DDF Tennis Championships Final
Dubai Holding signs MoU with Dubai Municipality to develop largest public park in Dubai
Sunday, March 5, 2017WAM)–Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality to develop the largest public park in Dubai. The move follows the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Stretching across 1,430,000 sqm… Dubai Holding signs MoU with Dubai Municipality to develop largest public park in Dubai
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of USD 1 billion Sukuk by government of Hong Kong
Thursday, March 2, 2017Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a 1 billion US dollar Sukuk issued by the government of Hong Kong. It brings the total value of Hong Kong government Sukuk listed on the Middle East’s international financial exchange to 3 billion US dollars, following two listings of 1 billion US dollars each in 2014 and… Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of USD 1 billion Sukuk by government of Hong Kong
Russian tennis ace Donskoy beats Federer at DDF Tennis Championships
Thursday, March 2, 2017Seven-time champion Roger Federer fell to a stunning 3-6 7-6 (7) 7-6 (5) defeat at the hands of qualifier Evgeny Donskoy on Wednesday. It is his earliest defeat in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships since he was beaten by Andy Murray in the first round in 2008. It is also only the third time… Russian tennis ace Donskoy beats Federer at DDF Tennis Championships
Latvia keen on co-operation with UAE in food safety and halal accreditation
Thursday, March 2, 2017WAM– Latvia is keen on initiating co-operation with the UAE on food safety and halal accreditation and certification though Emirates International Accreditation Centre, an affiliate body of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, according to Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis. Latvian Minister of Agriculture Janis Duklavs, who accompanied Vejonis, said his country is interested in signing… Latvia keen on co-operation with UAE in food safety and halal accreditation
Kazakhstan’s Zharylgapov sets new world record at 8th Fazza World Para Powerlifting World Cup Dubai
Thursday, March 2, 2017WAM– Two world records were set yesterday in the Juniors category of the 8th Fazza World Para Powerlifting World Cup Dubai 2017 by Kazakhstan’s Akzhol Zharylgapov who won the Junior Men’s up to 59kg with a world best of 100kg, and Malaysia’s 17-year-old Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (141kg) who improved on the Junior Men’s up to… Kazakhstan’s Zharylgapov sets new world record at 8th Fazza World Para Powerlifting World Cup Dubai
National Media Council launches “Walk to Give” initiative
Thursday, March 2, 2017WAM — Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of the National Media Council (NMC), launched the “Walk to Give” initiative at a Council board meeting held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Employees and workers from the media sector across the UAE are invited to take part in the… National Media Council launches “Walk to Give” initiative
