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Sharjah Free Zones boost trade ties at World Chambers expo

14 Jun 2015

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

Dubai Customs takes part in high-level customs forum in China

14 Jun 2015

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

Dubai launches Internet platforms on beaches

14 Jun 2015

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

Abu Dhabi-Proton Racing team qualifies sixth in Le Mans 24-hr race

13 Jun 2015

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

Cross-sector input is crucial for Smart City plan: Seminar

13 Jun 2015

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

AED120 billion investments in UAE airports

AED120 billion investments in UAE airports

11 Jun 2015

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

The season’s biggest sale at The Dubai Mall!

The season’s biggest sale at The Dubai Mall!

11 Jun 2015

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

Shaikh Mohammad tours Expo Milano

11 Jun 2015

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

DIFC announces 10-year plan, says will triple in size by 2024

11 Jun 2015

The financial free zone hopes that Dubai’s financial sector will raise its GDP contribution to 18 per cent over the next 10 years

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

"Ramadan in Dubai" to put spotlight on month of reflection through unique citywide cultural experiences

11 Jun 2015

06 June, 2015

DFRE and DTCM

"Ramadan in Dubai" to put spotlight on month of reflection through unique citywide cultural experiences

Highlights 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

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