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UAE’s non-oil exports till September 2016 valued at AED128.7 billion

14 Mar 2017

WAM -- The value of national non-oil commodity exports in the UAE increased around AED6.9 billion during the first 9 months of 2016, totalling AED128.7 billion, an increase of 5.6 percent from the same period in 2015, which totalled AED121.8 billion, according to the results of the country’s foreign trade statistics that were announced by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority.

According to the result, the total value of the UAE’s foreign trade during the first nine... Read More

Semi-finalists announced for ‘The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize’ by Van Cleef & Arpels in collaboration with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai

13 Mar 2017

The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize by Van Cleef & Arpels, has just announced the pool of semi-finalists in the running for its 2017 prize. This is the fifth year that High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels collaborates with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai on the Middle East Emergent Designer Prize, whose aim it is to continue to provide a platform and opportunities for emerging talent.

This year’s theme is Growth, and touches upon the importance of both physical and... Read More

Epic 6th edition of Design Days Dubai featuring 125 designers from 39 countries opens!

13 Mar 2017

Jumeirah Central to debut at world’s leading property show, MIPIM 2017 at Cannes, France

13 Mar 2017

Jumeirah Central, Dubai's new urban mixed-use district, will make its international debut at MIPIM 2017, the annual gathering of the world's most influential international property players. It will be held from 14 – 17 March at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes France. Master planned by Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, Jumeirah Central is already attracting significant interest from international institutional investors looking to access Dubai's fast growing market.... Read More

3rd Dubai Canvas Festival draws to close after a week of outstanding 3D art

13 Mar 2017

The third edition of Dubai Canvas Festival successfully concluded following a week-long exhibition of scintillating 3D art created by some of the world’s most innovative exponents of the art form.

The public 3D art festival was organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in partnership with Meraas, one of Dubai’s leading holding companies,

The event saw 25 of the world’s top 3D artists, shortlisted for the Dubai Canvas... Read More

Jafza joins Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS)

13 Mar 2017

WAM --The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit, GMIS, has announced a strategic partnership with Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub, in a move aimed at accelerating economic growth and boosting trade, especially through manufacturing.

The decision to name Jafza, a free zone set up in 1985, as a Strategic Partner for the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit underscores the significance of trade and investment in the UAE with... Read More

HH Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Public Diplomacy and Communication Network

13 Mar 2017

WAM--H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched on Sunday the Dubai Public Diplomacy and Communication Network at the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum.

The move follows the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Earlier His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has directed the Government of Dubai Media Office to set up and supervise this network,... Read More

Qasr Al Hosn Exhibition in Abu Dhabi now open to Public

13 Mar 2017

WAM -- Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, announced the opening of the Qasr Al Hosn Exhibition to the public from 8th March.

The exhibition offers visitors a journey through the story behind Abu Dhabi, as well as the history of the region surrounding Qasr Al Hosn, and highlights the restoration and conservation development project that includes Qasr Al Hosn and its surrounding area.

The Qasr Al Hosn master plan was launched on Monday by His Highness Sheikh... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Opens ‘Oumolat Security Printing’

12 Mar 2017

WAM - Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today said that the UAE will continue to build its economic capacity in line with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the close follow up of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Highness further said that the UAE’s economic... Read More