14 June 2015
Themed “Community, identity and vision”, the three-day conference has attracted over 1,600 chambers of commerce from over 108 countries.
Sharjah — A high-level delegation from the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, or HFZA, and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, or Saif Zone, joined the ninth World Chambers Congress, which concluded recently at the Lingotto Congress Centre in Torino, Italy.
Saif Zone’s booth attracted a huge number of chamber of commerce... Read More
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih: Anchoring Dubai’s foreign trade is a top priority for us to meet the goals of Dubai Plan 2021
14/06/2015 2:14 pm EDT
At the invitation of China Customs, Dubai Customs (DC) took part in the “Connectivity and Win-Win Development Forum for Heads of Customs Administrations along the Belt and Road”, held in Xi’an, China.
Attending the forum from the UAE was a customs delegation comprising senior members of the Federal Customs Authority (FCA) and Dubai... Read More
Smart Palms ‘integrate technology with creation’
10/06/2015 4:31 pm EDT
Dubai is now planting a new kind of palm tree – artificial ones that offer free wireless Internet and charging stations to visitors on the beach.
The Smart Palm, which is considered the first of its kind in the Arab world, is a project launched by Dubai on June 4. The project’s designers say that they have integrated technology with creation, according to a report by the Akhbar Al Khaleej.
D... Read More
13 June 2015 The world famous endurance race starts on Saturday with 55 cars participating.
Dubai — Abu Dhabi-Proton Racing qualified sixth within its class during Thursday night’s qualifying session for the Le Mans 24-hour race — Round 3 of the world endurance in France. The world famous endurance race starts on Saturday with 55 cars participating.
The result comes after three qualifying sessions on the “Le Sarthe” circuit at Le Mans where the team consisting of UAE... Read More
The Smart City blueprint features six key pillars as well as 100 initiatives across multiple sectors including transport, communications, infrastructure, electricity, economic services, and urban planning.
Dubai — In an effort to support Dubai’s ongoing Smart City initiative, this year’s Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) Education Forum focused on the Smart City 2021 plan.
The Smart City blueprint features six key pillars as well as 100 initiatives across multiple... Read More
Aviation to contribute $88 billion to Dubai economy by 2030
Sheikh Ahmed: Aviation in Dubai on a firm pedestal
Mohammed Ahli: Laws be compatible with the changing times
UAE tightens manned ballooning regulations
Sri Lanka allows flydubai seven extra flights
Travel agents are still relevant: Air Malta CEO
Dubai, June 11, 2015: A... Read More
Shop, dine, play and save at The Dubai Mall, the world’s most-visited retail and lifestyle destination, with hundreds of stores on sale, you can have your pick. From women, men, and children fashion to beauty, health and home décor.
There are sale offers for up to 70% on items across the 1,200 retail stores. You can also ‘win it big’ with, ‘Peel and reveal’ instant win promotion running until June 17, 2015.
Spend AED 500 or more on shopping... Read More
He praised the organisation standards of Milan Expo
Milan: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Expo Milano taking place in Italy until November 2015.
Shaikh Mohammad and his accompanying delegation toured the exhibition where 121 exhibitors, including the UAE, are participating.
He visited the UAE pavilion at the exhibition, in which several national institutions have taken part to... Read More
Dubai International Financial Centre has announced a new strategy that will see the free zone triple its operations over the next 10 years, the centre’s governor Essa Kazim said.
Detailing the plan, Kazim said that DIFC will triple the office space available and its workforce.
By 2024, DIFC is predicting to see about 1,000 firms, up from the current... Read More
06 June, 2015
DFRE and DTCM
"Ramadan in Dubai" to put spotlight on month of reflection through unique citywide cultural experiencesHighlights include Dubai International Holy Quran Award, Dubai Ramadan Forum, Ramadan Tents, Ramadan Night Market and numerous community and charitable activities
‘Ramadan in Dubai’, an annual social and cultural campaign organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce... Read More