Business
National Drilling Company to buy 14 new rigs for $543m
Sunday, June 7, 2015The new contracts are part of the UAE company’s expansion plans June 7, 2015 Reuters Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Drilling Company has signed contracts worth $543 million (Dh1.9 billion) to buy 14 new rigs, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday. One offshore and one onshore rig, worth $203 million, will be built in… National Drilling Company to buy 14 new rigs for $543m
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority calls for concerted efforts to achieve Vision 2021 objectives
Sunday, June 7, 2015Al Midfa: Cooperation between all sectors fundamental to attracting 10 million visitors by 2021 Al Midfa: China, India and GCC are key markets for Sharjah tourism Sharjah, May 6, 2015: The Sharjah Tourism Advisory Committee, chaired by HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), held its third… Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority calls for concerted efforts to achieve Vision 2021 objectives
Emirates inks air-rail codeshare with France’s SNCF, adds 19 new destinations
Sunday, June 7, 2015The deal will help boost Emirates network in France and ease connectivity for passengers. Dubai carrier Emirates has signed a codeshare deal with SNCF, France’s National Railway Company, allowing passengers to travel on air and rail services in the country via a single ticket. Under the deal, passengers will be able to fly on Emirates… Emirates inks air-rail codeshare with France’s SNCF, adds 19 new destinations
LUKOIL President Meets with Kazakhstan Leaders
Sunday, June 7, 2015LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov visited Astana to attend the 28th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan. As part of his visit, Mr. Alekperov met with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Masimov, executives from Kazakshtan’s Ministry of Energy and KazMunayGas, the national oil company of Kazakhstan. The parties discussed LUKOIL’s operations… LUKOIL President Meets with Kazakhstan Leaders
Committee announces schedule for FNC polls
Saturday, June 6, 2015Early voting from September 28-30, followed by electoral silence, ahead of polls on October 3 Abu Dhabi: The National Election Committee (NEC) unveiled today (Saturday) a detailed schedule for the upcoming Federal National Council (FNC) elections set to be held on October 3. The announcement comes as part of the NEC commitment to educate and… Committee announces schedule for FNC polls
Bin Fahad participates in Ministers of Agricultural forum in Expo Milan 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015Food security is a top priority in the UAE which recognises the urgent need to address current social and environmental challenge Dubai: Dr Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, took part in the Ministers agricultural forum featured in Expo Milan 2015 alongside ministers from other participant countries. This year’s edition of the… Bin Fahad participates in Ministers of Agricultural forum in Expo Milan 2015
Exceptional opportunities for retailers offered at Dubai Parks and Resorts’ Riverland™ Dubai
Thursday, June 4, 2015Dubai, UAE; 4 June 2015 – Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to become the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination when it opens in October 2016, has announced that 220,000 square feet of leasable opportunities for dining and retail are now available within Riverland™ Dubai – one of several components of this first-of-its-kind… Exceptional opportunities for retailers offered at Dubai Parks and Resorts’ Riverland™ Dubai
Dubai is 4th most popular city in the world
Thursday, June 4, 20154 June 2015 Emirate expected to host 14.3 million international visitors in 2015. Dubai: Dubai, on track to attract 14.3 million international visitors in 2015, now ranks as the fourth most sought-after destination on the planet. According to the findings of the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, released on Wednesday, Dubai has consistently advanced its… Dubai is 4th most popular city in the world
Dubai Chamber, DSOA ink deal
Thursday, June 4, 20154 June 2015 The MoU was signed by Hamad Buamim, president and CEO, Dubai Chamber, and Dr Mohammed Alzarooni, vice-chairman and CEO, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. Dubai: Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, or DSOA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU, with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to enhance cooperation in fostering entrepreneurship through… Dubai Chamber, DSOA ink deal
Young talent key to sustainable growth: Shaikh Mohammed
Thursday, June 4, 2015WAM / 4 June 2015 Shaikh Mohammed directed the chamber’s chairman and members to work as one team and benefit from experiences of local businesspersons and experts in this field. Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has met the new board… Young talent key to sustainable growth: Shaikh Mohammed
