Business
Freezones vital for attracting FDI
Tuesday, May 12, 2015The World Free Zones Organisation (WFZO) has announced the official opening of its inaugural annual conference and exhibition, which focuses on the theme ‘Towards a New Global Trade Order’. Dubai — The World Free Zones Organisation (WFZO) has announced the official opening of its inaugural annual conference and exhibition, which focuses on the theme ‘Towards… Untitled
Jumeirah Golf Estates launches mid-market apartments, townhouses
Tuesday, May 12, 2015The host venue to the European Tour’s DP World Tour Championship, JGE features premium villas and mansions set around the Earth and Fire golf courses. Dubai — Developers in Dubai are continuing to switch gears to affordable housing. The latest firm to jump on the affordability bandwagon is Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), which has launched… Untitled
Dubai pioneer in implementing free zone model
Tuesday, May 12, 2015Free zones contribute to the opening of new investment prospects to diversify the sources of domestic income, increase job opportunities for future generations, and therefore contribute effectively to development of the economies. Dubai — Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), chairman of Dubai Airports and chairman and… Untitled
Arab Media Forum 2015 kicks off in Dubai
Tuesday, May 12, 2015Dubai: The 14th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF), kicked off on May 12-13 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme ‘New perspectives’. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Expected to attract… Untitled
Fujairah Mall Presents Brand New Retail Opportunities In Growing Emirate
Tuesday, May 12, 2015Major retail groups signed up at mixed-use development Owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fujairah’s ambitions to become one of the UAE’s major retail and tourism hubs are set to receive a huge boost when the emirate’s biggest shopping and leisure venue opens in September 2015. Fujairah Mall, over 35,000-square-metres… Untitled
Emirates Group makes Dh5.5 billion in 2014-2015 financial year
Monday, May 11, 2015Emirates Group post its second most profitable year in its 30-year history Dubai: Emirates Group reported on Thursday its second highest profit ever of Dh5.5 billion ($1.5 billion) for its financial year that ended March 31, 2015, 34 per cent more than the Dh4.1 billion it reported a year ago. Revenue was a whopping Dh96.5… Untitled
Google Street view of Sharjah launched
Monday, May 11, 2015Street View Car will begin capturing panoramic images of streets, neighbourhoods and landmarks in Sharjah Sharjah: Google Maps users will soon be able to virtually explore Sharjah, navigate its streets, and neighbourhoods through panoramic street-level images, as Google and the Sharjah Urban Planning Council announced on Saturday the launch of Street View in Sharjah, making… Untitled
Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands
Monday, May 11, 2015Dubai developer Nakheel has announced a partnership with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build a new beachfront resort in its Deira Islands project. The partnership is expected to create a 750-room four star all-inclusive resort next to range of attractions such as Deira Mall and Deira Islands Night Souk, a statement said.… Untitled
Chinese investors snap up retail space in Dragon City
Monday, May 11, 2015Chinese traders account for 65 per cent of 700 units reserved since the project went on lease three days ago, with UAE nationals making up the vast majority of the other 35 per cent. Dubai — Chinese traders in Dubai are staking their claim on hundreds of new retail and restaurant units at Nakheel’s Dragon… Untitled
H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show
Monday, May 11, 2015Blockbuster show reflects the aviation industry’s growth Sheikh Ahmed: It is an excellent show and a knowledge-sharing and networking platform B2B show features 300 exhibitors from 40 countries Show attracted 127 hosted buyers from 30 countries 8000 industry professionals to attend the three-day event Show has over 12000 sqm exhibition space Italy Pavilion debuts at… Untitled
