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PALM 360 to takes centre stage at Dubai Property Show in Shanghai as Nakheel showcases USD1.6 billion of real estate
23 Mar 2017
Master developer Nakheel is heading to China to showcase real estate investment opportunities worth more than USD1.6 billion (CNY11 billion) at the Dubai Property Show in Shanghai this weekend.
Nakheel is exhibiting a diverse range of properties – from luxury penthouses on the world-famous Palm Jumeirah to family homes at Dubai’s biggest Chinese community – with annual rental yields of up to nine per cent. The developer is looking to expand its Far East / South-east Asia investor... Read More
New “Learning by Doing” training sessions help Dubai businesses boost their global profile on Alibaba.com
23 Mar 2017
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently kicked off its new “Learning by Doing” series of training sessions designed to develop companies’ e-commerce skills and enhance their understanding of the benefits associated with trading on global business-to-business platform Alibaba.com.
The first session, held recently at the Chamber’s premises, was attended by 12 local companies that buy and sell across a variety of product categories, including, medical equipment, wellness,... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Armenian President
23 Mar 2017
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received yesterday Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, and discussed bilateral relations between the two states and current events in the region.
Sheikh Mohammed and Sargsyan reviewed bilateral relations between the UAE and Armenia and ways to enhance them in joint fields between the two countries.
Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Sargsyan’s visit to the UAE. HH... Read More
Russia maintains foreign investor interest
22 Mar 2017
In 2016, FDI influx increased by 62% compared to 2015, reaching USD 19 billion, according to central bank data. The country is becoming a safe haven for investors amid economic and political uncertainty in Europe. It’s relatively low sovereign debt to GDP ratio and large gold and foreign currency reserves, have enabled the country to retain the interest of foreign investors. In addition, the Russian authorities are doing everything possible to create the most comfortable conditions for... Read More
Strong first quarter results in visitor traffic to Dubai with surge in Chinese and Russian volumes due to Visa on Arrival
22 Mar 2017
Dubai’s tourism sector kicks off 2017 in high gear as the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) reported a stellar 12 per cent year-on-year growth over the first two months of 2017, which saw Dubai welcoming just over three million visitors, nearly four times the rate of the previous year. Supported by growth in all key markets, China and Russia in particular drove the volumes and set the stage for a strong first quarter result. This period witnessed a 60 per cent... Read More
Emirates Aviation University participates in China International Education Exhibition Tour on 25 to 26 March
22 Mar 2017
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) is gearing up to meet thousands of ambitious students and agents at the China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) taking place in Beijing on the 25th and 26th of March 2017. Some 300 universities from over 20 countries are set to visit the exhibition to market their programmes to Chinese students seeking to continue their studies at an international institution.
This event aims to foster exchange and cooperation between higher education... Read More
Emirates SkyCargo provides utmost comfort, safety and security to thoroughbreds arriving for the Dubai World Cup
22 Mar 2017
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has been transporting some of the world’s best racehorses to Dubai for one of the most prestigious global racing events, the Dubai World Cup, which will take place on the 25th March at the Meydan racecourse.
Champion thoroughbred horses have been arriving from all parts of the world into Dubai on Emirates SkyCargo freighters over the last few weeks. One of the most recent arrivals for the Dubai World Cup on Emirates SkyCargo... Read More
UAE ranked happiest Arab country and 21st in 2017 world happiness ranking
22 Mar 2017
WAM-- The UAE has been ranked the happiest Arab country, and the 21st happiest in the world in the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s World Happiness Report 2017 rankings, based on data from the Gallup World Poll.
The report, issued by the Earth Institute at Columbia University to celebrate the International Day of Happiness, finds the UAE a happier country than the United States and the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Ireland and Austria.
The UAE would, however,... Read More
Abu Dhabi launches 'Imagine Abu Dhabi' initiative to mark Golden Jubilee
22 Mar 2017
WAM - The Abu Dhabi Government launched the Imagine Abu Dhabi initiative to welcome all segments of the community to suggest proposals and ideas that can support the emirate’s development.
The initiative will allow the community to express its aspirations for the emirate by submitting ideas and proposals over the period of 50 days. It celebrates the Abu Dhabi Government’s golden jubilee and its various urban achievements, with the hope of a more ambitious and brighter future.
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Mansour bin Zayed receives Armenian President
22 Mar 2017
(WAM): Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, arrived in the country this evening, accompanied by his delegation and was received upon his arrival at the presidential airport by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
His Highness welcomed the guest while the band of the Honour Guard played in honour of President Sargsyan’s visit.
His Highness welcomed President Sargsyan and his accompanying delegation... Read More
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