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DAFZA contributes 12% to Dubai’s foreign trade in first half of 2019

16 Oct 2019

(WAM) Dubai Airport Freezone Authority, DAFZA, has further established itself as a global facilitator for business growth and prosperity and a vital engine for Dubai's economy following the announcement of its half year results for 2019.

DAFZA's contribution to Dubai's foreign trade reached 12 percent in the first half of the year, confirming the success of its plans to enhance its role in Dubai and to establish its presence amongst the free zones as one of the most developed,... Read More

Vladimir Putin in the UAE (Update)

15 Oct 2019

The Russian President has touched down in the Presidential Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Vladimir Putin arrived from Saudi Arabia at 12.40pm aboard an Ilyushin 96 - the pride of the Russian fleet.

Russian President Vladimir Putin disembarked the Ilyushin 96 to a warm welcome from the UAE.

A red carpet led Mr Putin from the plane, where he was greeted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.... Read More

Harry Winston celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its The Avenue Collection™

15 Oct 2019

Harry Winston celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Avenue collection with a celestial white gold timepiece Avenue Classic 20th Anniversary Moon Phase featuring a poetic moon phase complication and allusions to the architecture of the House’s famous Fifth Avenue Flagship Salon. Painting the colors of the sunrise with mother-of-pearl and precious gemstones across the dial and bracelet, this limited edition timepiece, of just 20 pieces, marks the dawn of a new decade for the iconic Avenue.... Read More

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives today on historic UAE visit

15 Oct 2019

The UAE is set to roll out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who will arrive today. Roads in the Capital are lined with the flags of both countries, while the UAE-Russia Week has kicked off cultural celebrations at Emirates Palace.

The leader is visiting the country after a gap of 12 years. The visit comes just days after the UAE's first astronaut came back from Russia following a successful mission to the International Space Station, which was the result of an... Read More

Russian President’s state visit to Saudi Arabia

15 Oct 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Riyadh on Monday on his first visit since 2007, and was welcomed to Al-Yamamah Palace by Saudi King Salman as well as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Putin received all the trappings of a state visit, with a mounted guard escorting his limousine to King Salman’s Al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh on his first visit to the kingdom since 2007.

Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar earlier personally welcomed the Russian leader as he... Read More

Rita Ora shines in Bvlgari

14 Oct 2019

Internationally renowned singer and actress Rita Ora rocks in Bvlgari High Jewelry Serpenti Necklace and Bracelet during the opening of a new store and launch of her capsule collection in Moscow.

Rita Ora was brushing off the drama when she stepped out in Moscow, Russia, on Wednesday to promote her new Escada fashion range.

The pop princess, 28, sported a scarlet look from her new collection, exuding confidence in her bold and bright outfit.

Rita donned a red suit teamed... Read More

UAE is one of Russia's very close and promising partners: Vladimir Putin

14 Oct 2019

(WAM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the UAE as one of Russia's very "close and promising partners," saying that the partnership is "vigorously developing in all areas."

He also referred to the ‘Declaration of Strategic Partnership’ signed between the UAE and Russia in June 2018, saying, "The signing of this document was not a coincidence, it demonstrated the quality and nature of relations between the UAE and the Russian Federation."

"Of all the Gulf countries, we [... Read More

DMCC awarded ‘Global Free Zone of The Year’ for a record fifth consecutive year

14 Oct 2019

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has been awarded Global Free Zone of the Year 2019 by Financial Times’ fDi Magazine for a record fifth consecutive year. DMCC also received awards titled: Global Free Zone of The Year for SMEs; Middle East Free Zone of The Year; and Middle East Free Zone of The Year for SMEs.

Claiming seven awards in total, DMCC was also the recipient of The Thought Leadership Award in... Read More

UAE pavilion at Beijing Horticultural Expo 2019 wins ‘Best Outdoor Park Award’

13 Oct 2019

(WAM)Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Director-General of the National Media Council, NMC, praised the pavilion’s achievement, which reflects the belief of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan that agriculture is a cornerstone of sustainable development.

Al Mansouri said that the UAE’s leadership is continuing to develop the country’s agricultural sector, in line with national strategies, as it is a tool for achieving economic development and diversification, adding that the award... Read More

Russia keen on filling UAE’s food import demand, say experts

13 Oct 2019

(WAM) -- Russia is looking to increase its agricultural exports to the UAE, in a bid to take advantage of the UAE’s highly receptive and rapidly growing market for food products, say Emirati and Russian trade officials.

Over the past few years, Russia has made several steps towards enhancing its business presence in the UAE in this sector and others with the opening of a Trade Representative office at the Russian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in 2017, and the inauguration of the Russian Food... Read More