UAE News
New Board of Directors of Dubai Women Establishment holds its first meeting
Sunday, June 14, 2015Shaikha Manal praised the DWE Board and DWE team for their hard work June 13, 2015 WAM Dubai: Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), wife of Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; welcomed DWE’s new Board of Directors, which… Untitled
Sharjah Free Zones boost trade ties at World Chambers expo
Sunday, June 14, 201514 June 2015 Themed “Community, identity and vision”, the three-day conference has attracted over 1,600 chambers of commerce from over 108 countries. Sharjah — A high-level delegation from the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, or HFZA, and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, or Saif Zone, joined the ninth World Chambers Congress, which concluded recently at the… Untitled
Dubai Customs takes part in high-level customs forum in China
Sunday, June 14, 2015Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: Anchoring Dubai’s foreign trade is a top priority for us to meet the goals of Dubai Plan 2021 14/06/2015 2:14 pm EDT At the invitation of China Customs, Dubai Customs (DC) took part in the “Connectivity and Win-Win Development Forum for Heads of Customs Administrations along the Belt and Road”, held in… Untitled
Dubai launches Internet platforms on beaches
Sunday, June 14, 2015Smart Palms ‘integrate technology with creation’ 10/06/2015 4:31 pm EDT Dubai is now planting a new kind of palm tree – artificial ones that offer free wireless Internet and charging stations to visitors on the beach. The Smart Palm, which is considered the first of its kind in the Arab world, is a project launched… Untitled
Abu Dhabi-Proton Racing team qualifies sixth in Le Mans 24-hr race
Saturday, June 13, 201513 June 2015 The world famous endurance race starts on Saturday with 55 cars participating. Dubai — Abu Dhabi-Proton Racing qualified sixth within its class during Thursday night’s qualifying session for the Le Mans 24-hour race — Round 3 of the world endurance in France. The world famous endurance race starts on Saturday with 55… Untitled
Cross-sector input is crucial for Smart City plan: Seminar
Saturday, June 13, 2015The Smart City blueprint features six key pillars as well as 100 initiatives across multiple sectors including transport, communications, infrastructure, electricity, economic services, and urban planning. Dubai — In an effort to support Dubai’s ongoing Smart City initiative, this year’s Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) Education Forum focused on the Smart City 2021 plan. The… Untitled
AED120 billion investments in UAE airports
Thursday, June 11, 2015Aviation to contribute $88 billion to Dubai economy by 2030 Sheikh Ahmed: Aviation in Dubai on a firm pedestal Mohammed Ahli: Laws be compatible with the changing times UAE tightens manned ballooning regulations Sri Lanka allows flydubai seven extra flights Travel agents are still relevant:… Untitled
The season’s biggest sale at The Dubai Mall!
Thursday, June 11, 2015Shop, dine, play and save at The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination, with hundreds of stores on sale, you can have your pick. From women, men, and children fashion to beauty, health and home décor. There are sale offers for up to 70% on items across the 1,200 retail… Untitled
Shaikh Mohammad tours Expo Milano
Thursday, June 11, 2015He praised the organisation standards of Milan Expo Milan: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Expo Milano taking place in Italy until November 2015. Shaikh Mohammad and his accompanying delegation toured the exhibition where 121 exhibitors, including the UAE, are participating.… Untitled
DIFC announces 10-year plan, says will triple in size by 2024
Thursday, June 11, 2015The financial free zone hopes that Dubai’s financial sector will raise its GDP contribution to 18 per cent over the next 10 years Dubai International Financial Centre has announced a new strategy that will see the free zone triple its operations over the next 10 years, the centre’s governor Essa Kazim said. Detailing the plan,… Untitled
