Business
Uzbekistan Government presents economic strategy for 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan convened for an extended meeting on January 16 to discuss the outcomes of socio-economic development in the country in 2014 and the crucial priorities of economic program for the year 2015. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov delivered a keynote speech at the session.… Uzbekistan Government presents economic strategy for 2015
Working towards an energy-efficient future
Wednesday, February 11, 2015The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is the Middle East’s largest gathering on future energy and one that drives actionable solutions to the world’s energy challenges. Now in its eighth edition, WFES 2015 was held in Abu Dhabi at ADNEC from 19 – 22 Jan 2015, and attracted upwards of 30,000 delegates from 170 different… Working towards an energy-efficient future
Government Summit kicked off on 8 Feb 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 201560 high-profile speakers to address the annual summit, 2,000 officials to participate Dubai: Top governments officials from across the country will gather at Madinat Jumeirah for the third Government Summit, starting from Monday. More than 60 high-profile speakers, including world leaders, decision-makers, ministers, CEOs, leaders in government innovation, government officials and experts will share ideas,… Government Summit kicked off on 8 Feb 2015
Astrakhan team visits Saif Zone to boost investment
Wednesday, February 11, 2015The delegation led by Sergey N. Krzhanovskiy, deputy chairman of the government and Minister of Industry, Transport and Natural Resources of Astrakhan region, met Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, director of Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Sharjah — A high-level delegation from Astrakhan region of Russia visited Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) with a… Astrakhan team visits Saif Zone to boost investment
Dubai to boost ties with 3,000 UAE-based Russian businesses
Wednesday, February 11, 2015The Dubai-Russia trade in the first nine months of 2014 amounted to Dh7 billion, while in 2013, it scored Dh11 billion. Dubai — As part of Irtibat, an initiative launched by Dubai Customs to nurture closer ties with foreign business communities based in the emirate, Dubai Customs received a delegation from the Russian Federation and… Dubai to boost ties with 3,000 UAE-based Russian businesses
UAE, Russia space cooperation reaching new heights
Wednesday, February 11, 2015ABU DHABI // Russia and the UAE are taking space technology cooperation to new heights, according to the Russian ambassador. The country is now one of the UAE’s major partners in this field, primarily regarding the delivery of Emirati satellites to space. “The establishment of the UAE Space Agency and the announcement of some ambitious… UAE, Russia space cooperation reaching new heights
Jumeirah Signs First Venu Hotel For Meraas’ Bluewaters Island Project
Saturday, February 7, 2015The hotel will have close to 300 rooms and is slated for completion in 2017. Dubai-based hotel operator Jumeirah announced that it has signed the first deal for its new hotel brand, Venu, with developer Meraas Holding for its upcoming Dhs6 billion Bluewaters Island project in Dubai. Jumeirah will operate the Venu Bluewaters Island Hotel… Jumeirah Signs First Venu Hotel For Meraas’ Bluewaters Island Project
Dh5m underwater villas on Dubai’s The World islands
Saturday, February 7, 2015First they built artificial islands off the coast of Dubai. Now the next stage is homes that will be partially submerged. A developer is to build villas that have two floors above water level and one beneath on a cluster of six islands on The World islands project, known as the Heart of Europe. Invitations… Dh5m underwater villas on Dubai’s The World islands
Middle East carriers post strongest annual passenger traffic growth in 2014
Saturday, February 7, 2015Region’s capacity rose 11.9 per cent and load factor climbed to 78.1 per cent February 6, 2015 Dubai: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Friday that the Middle East carriers had the strongest annual passenger traffic growth of13 per cent in 2014. “The region’s economies continue to show robust growth in non-oil sectors,… Middle East carriers post strongest annual passenger traffic growth in 2014
Strong demand, new products boost UAE business confidence
Saturday, February 7, 2015Thriving non-oil private sector coasts over impact of declining crude prices February 3, 2015 The UAE’s Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for January showed strong improvement in business, indicating that the non-oil private sector continued to grow despite sharp decline in oil prices. The UAE’s PMI is a composite indicator of non-oil economy based on data… Strong demand, new products boost UAE business confidence
