DUBAI / Reuters Dubai’s Al Khaleej Sugar Refinery has agreed to build a major agro-industrial complex to produce beet sugar under a deal signed with the Egyptian government, the world’s largest port-based sugar refinery said on Sunday. The project, named Al Canal Sugar, will be located only about 200 km (125 miles) from its market, Jamal al-Ghurair, managing director of ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Mega-projects like Expo 2020 Dubai are fuelling the UAE’s CCTV and video surveillance market to top $194 billion by 2023, industry experts announced ahead of the World Government Summit, running in Dubai from February 11-13. During the World Government Summit, global leaders will exchange best practices in using technology to enhance public safety. The UAE is ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM UAE media leaders have defined a new path forward to cope with the dramatic changes facing the sector and achieve the UAE’s ambitions, cementing the country’s leadership status, according to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. He was speaking at the Future of Media ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that innovative Emiratis are the cornerstone of leadership and the future and the most important element in achieving the strategic visions of the UAE. During the graduation ceremony of the second group completing the Diploma ...

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), launched a website for the ‘Eitimad’ licence. This new launch is part of the SEDD’s continued efforts to develop Sharjah’s economy by providing advanced services and facilities for investors, via a comprehensive development of a competitive knowledge-based and innovative economy. According to the Department, Q4 of 2017 witnessed an increase in ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Two events focussed on agriculture and food security open tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing participants and exhibitors from around the world together to examine innovations in the food industry. VIV Middle East and Africa, VIV MEA, the first event of its kind, is aimed at producers of animal protein in the ...

Ras Al Khaimah / WAM The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the government body that develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, on Sunday announced its results for the 12 months ending December 31, 2017. The organisation reported a growth of 19 percent in the overall number of tourists, with a substantial increase ...

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah on Sunday morning met the Chairman and Board of Directors of the Sharjah Social Security Fund (SSSF), at the Ruler’s Office. Ruler of Sharjah welcomed the new Board members and highlighted His Highness personal commitment to promote stability in the Emirate ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai has made waves in the global maritime leisure industry, as Norway-based Manon Business Group announced that the emirate has become one of the top ten maritime capitals last year, and fifth in terms of competitiveness and attractiveness. The emirate continues to innovatively combine state-of-the-art waterfront properties and leisure-friendly initiatives to further enhance the experience of ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Noor Bank, a leading Shari’a compliant bank in the UAE, has announced the opening of a new 1,400 square feet branch at the Bahwan Center-Al Hamriya building, Bur Dubai in Dubai. John Iossifidis, CEO of Noor Bank, officially inaugurated the new premises in the presence of the bank’s Head of Retail Banking, Mufazzal Kajiji, senior management ...