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

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

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)

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

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

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’

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

Inaugural Dubai HeliConference April 17 to 18 to host regional & global aviation entities

Inaugural Dubai HeliConference April 17 to 18 to host regional & global aviation entities

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

Sultan Al Qasimi opens 13th Sharjah Biennial

Sultan Al Qasimi opens 13th Sharjah Biennial

12 Mar 2017

WAM -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened on Friday the 13th edition of Sharjah Biennial, Tamawuj (SB13) at Al Mureijah Square.

Sharjah Biennial is organised by Sharjah Art Foundation, which brings a broad range of contemporary art and cultural programmes to the communities of Sharjah, the UAE and the region.

Upon arrival, Sheikh Sultan was received by Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of... Read More

Woman becomes the first board member of Abu Dhabi Aviation Co

Woman becomes the first board member of Abu Dhabi Aviation Co

12 Mar 2017

WAM -- Arwa Ahmed Al Kindi has become the first female member of the board of directors of the Abu Dhabi Aviation Company.

Arwa won 11.31 percent of the company shareholders' votes, during its annual general assembly meeting.

Arwa, who holds a Master’s degree in communications, will serve a three-year term on the board of the company, in the first precedence of its kind since the aviation group was founded 41 years ago.

Board Chairman Nader Al Hammadi welcomed the... Read More

GMIS secures Strategic tie-up with Chinese Trade Body to boost Global Value Chains

GMIS secures Strategic tie-up with Chinese Trade Body to boost Global Value Chains

12 Mar 2017

WAM--The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS), has announced a strategic tie-up with China’s leading trade and investment body, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

The bold move aimed at generating business opportunities for global manufacturers in and with the world’s largest manufacturing nation and second largest economy.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)... Read More

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