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Sheikha Lubna first Emirati to receive Clinton Global Citizen Award
Tuesday, September 29, 201529 Sept 2015 Abu Dhabi // Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi has became the first Emirati and only the second person from a GCC country to receive the Clinton Global Citizen Award. In New York on Sunday, the Minister of International Cooperation and Development was handed the award during the Clinton Global Initiative’s ninth annual meeting,… Sheikha Lubna first Emirati to receive Clinton Global Citizen Award
UAE issues new labour rules to boost job flexibility for workers
Tuesday, September 29, 2015The new regulations come into effect from January 2016 The United Arab Emirates has issued new labour regulations aimed at improving job flexibility among foreign workers in the country, it was reported on Tuesday. The new resolutions 764, 765 and 766 pertain to labour contracts, termination and changing of jobs within the country. They will… UAE issues new labour rules to boost job flexibility for workers
Flydubai receives its 50th aircraft
Tuesday, September 29, 2015The 50th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008 29 Sept 2015 Abu Dhabi: Flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, said on Monday it has received its 50th aircraft, a Boeing Next-Generation 737-800, which completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008.… Flydubai receives its 50th aircraft
DXB wins World Routes Marketing Award 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015Dubai International, DXB, has won the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 (50 million passengers category), which was announced at the 21st World Route Development Forum which concluded in the South African city of Durban recently. This follows DXB’s success as the overall winner of the Routes Middle East & Africa Marketing Awards in June this… DXB wins World Routes Marketing Award 2015
Khalifa Port Container Terminal named 3rd fastest growing port worldwide
Monday, September 28, 2015Khalifa Port Container Terminal, KPCT, managed and operated by Abu Dhabi Terminals, has been rated as being one of the fastest growing container ports in the world. The Top 120 World Container Ports ranking lists KPCT as the 3rd fastest growing container port in the world and the fastest growing port in the Middle East… Khalifa Port Container Terminal named 3rd fastest growing port worldwide
Prospects of cooperation between customs services of Dubai and Azerbaijan discussed
Monday, September 28, 2015By the invitation of The State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan and initiative of Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Dubai from 16 to 18 september 2015 Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation of the Emirate of Dubai Sultan Ahmed Sultan bin Sulayem with official delegation visited Azerbaijan Republic.… Prospects of cooperation between customs services of Dubai and Azerbaijan discussed
UAE takes part in international meetings on increasing humanitarian support for women and children
Monday, September 28, 2015Sustainable Development Goals 2015 Summit held Sept 25-27, at the UN headquarters in New York Sept 27, 2015: NEW YORK: Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD), Head of the UAE Committee for the Coordination of Humanitarian Foreign Aid, has said that the UAE played a leading international role… UAE takes part in international meetings on increasing humanitarian support for women and children
Dubai Metro Friday timings extended, Tram route revised
Monday, September 28, 2015The Dubai Metro will begin operating at 10am on Fridays instead of the current 1pm, the RTA has said The Dubai Metro will begin operating at 10am on Fridays instead of the current 1pm from October 2, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced. The early start comes in response to repeated requests from commuters… Dubai Metro Friday timings extended, Tram route revised
Dafza to sponsor Expo Milan innovation challenge
Sunday, September 27, 2015Participants in the competition will work on a real-life case study related to innovation within the food industry value chain especially prepared by Dafza for the event. 27 September, 2015 Dubai: The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (Dafza) will participate in the upcoming Expo 2015 Innovation Challenge from October 9 to 11 as part of Expo… Dafza to sponsor Expo Milan innovation challenge
SEDD promotes Sharjah as sustainable destination
Sunday, September 27, 2015Department participates in a number of global and local economic exhibitions and forums Sharjah: The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) continues to act according to its strategic plan that calls for the planning and leading of the economic development in Sharjah driving down to attain the sustainable development and economic well-being of the emirate. The… SEDD promotes Sharjah as sustainable destination
