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Abdullah bin Zayed meets Russian Trade and Industry Minister
Sunday, May 31, 2015posted on 30/05/2015 MOSCOW: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, yesterday met with Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. During the meeting, they discussed the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in various fields as well as issues of joint interest.… Abdullah bin Zayed meets Russian Trade and Industry Minister
Abu Dhabi International Airport to have 271 additional weekly flights
Sunday, May 31, 20151,504 flights will depart from Abu Dhabi each week MAY 30, 2015 WAM Abu Dhabi: As the holiday season is fast approaching, Abu Dhabi International Airport is getting ready for its busiest ever summer. 1,504 flights will depart from Abu Dhabi each week, 22 per cent more than in the previous year, when 1,233 flights… Abu Dhabi International Airport to have 271 additional weekly flights
Ramadan likely to begin on June 18: Sharjah Planetarium
Sunday, May 31, 2015Eid al-Fitr predicted to fall on Friday, July 17 MAY 29, 2015 Sharjah: The start of the holy month of Ramadan for the Hijri year 1436 is likely to fall on Thursday, 18th June, 2015, according to astronomical calculations of the Sharjah Planetarium (SP). The official agency WAM reported that Ibrahim Al Jarwan, General-Supervisor at… Ramadan likely to begin on June 18: Sharjah Planetarium
Lubna ranked 42nd among 100 most powerful women by Forbes
Thursday, May 28, 2015ABU DHABI: Minister of International Cooperation and Development of UAE, Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, has been ranked 42nd among the 100 most powerful women in the world, according to the Forbes, an American business magazine owned by Forbes. The magazine announced that Sheikha Lubna stood first among the most powerful women in the Arab countries… Lubna ranked 42nd among 100 most powerful women by Forbes
Turmenistan celebrates 20 years of permanent neutrality on 12 Dec 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015On 12 December 2015, Turkmenistan jointly with the international community will celebrate its milestone anniversary of 20 years of the status of permanent neutrality. The international legal status of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan was recognized at the level of the Community of Nations by the unanimously adopted on 12 December 1995 a special resolution at… Turmenistan celebrates 20 years of permanent neutrality on 12 Dec 2015
UAE ranked among top 10 in government efficiency and economic performance
Thursday, May 28, 2015Dubai: The UAE is once again ranked among top 10 countries globally in a number of parameters in the world competitiveness ranking such as government efficiency and economic performance as the country was ranked 12 overall, globally. IMD, a top-ranked global business school in Switzerland and Singapore, on Wednesday announced its annual world competitiveness ranking.… UAE ranked among top 10 in government efficiency and economic performance
Top players arrive for Arab Elite Chess event
Thursday, May 28, 2015UAE’s Asian champion Salem Abdul Rahman Saleh to face tough contest as championship takes off May 27, 2015 Dubai: Top Arab chess players have arrived in Dubai to take part in the Arab Elite Chess Championship, which will begin on Wednesday evening at the Shaikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Hall of the Dubai Chess… Top players arrive for Arab Elite Chess event
Dubai World Trade Centre Authority visitor numbers reach 2.45m in 2014
Thursday, May 28, 2015Visitor numbers at the Dubai World Trade Centre up 10% over 2013 May 27, 2015 Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTC Authority) said on Wednesday that visitor numbers at DWTC reached 2.45 million in 2014, up 10 per cent over the previous year. DWTC’s performance was attributable to its focus on three strategic areas,… Dubai World Trade Centre Authority visitor numbers reach 2.45m in 2014
UAE to launch business innovation award
Thursday, May 28, 2015Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Innovation Award comes in line with the UAE year of innovation May 27, 2015 Dubai: Sultan Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, announced the launch of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Innovation Award, an initiative of the Ministry of Economy in cooperation with Dubai Chamber of Commerce… UAE to launch business innovation award
Russia, UAE to invest in Egypt economy
Thursday, May 28, 201527 May 2015 The fund’s management held a series of meetings with partners in the region, including ministries and agencies of Egypt, Middle Eastern investment funds as well as Russian companies interested in developing business in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi — The Russian Direct Investment Fund, or RDIF, and investors from the UAE are… Russia, UAE to invest in Egypt economy
