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  BEIJING / AP Top diplomats from China and the European Union pledged closer cooperation on Wednesday at a time of global uncertainty, highlighting their common interests in peace and security and pushing a message of free trade and open engagement in contrast to fears that the US is turning inward under President Donald Trump. The statements came as China ...

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday launched the National Strategy for Empowering People with Disabilities, during his visit to Ministry of Community Development. The National Policy for Empowering People with Disabilities revolve around 6 pillars including health and rehabilitation, education, vocational rehabilitation ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager, on Tuesday announced the launch of sales of the third edition of the Arabella Townhouses (Arabella 3) in response to high customer demand. The launch of sale of Arabella 3 comes in the wake of an enthusiastic market response to Arabella 1 ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, discussed ways to establish a new phase of economic and trade cooperation based on further exchange of investments and the development of partnerships in sectors of mutual interest with Kadri Veseli, President of the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo. The talks were held at the ministry’s headquarters ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, on Tuesday opened ‘Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2017’ at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) which is regarded as the key barometer for the region’s property sector, Cityscape Abu Dhabi acts as a platform for developers, investors, real estate professionals ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ADNOC Distribution announced the opening of Dalma Port marine service station located on Dalma Island in Abu Dhabi. The temporary facility is designed to meet the requirements of fishermen and boat owners on the island until an integrated marine service station is set up within Dalma Port. Located in the new Dalma Island Port, ...

  Bloomberg The world’s hottest property stocks are to be found in China as tougher measures to cool real estate prices fail to deter investors. Chinese companies account for nine of the 10 best performers this year on the Bloomberg World Real Estate Index. Among members of the MSCI China Index, Country Garden Holdings Co., Sunac China Holdings Ltd. and ...

  Bloomberg Future Retail Ltd., India’s biggest department store chain that gained from the government’s surprise currency clampdown, still has room to extend the rally that’s more than doubled its market value this year. The shares of the food-to-fashion retailer are set to rally 22 percent in the next 12 months, according to the average analyst price target compiled by ...

  Bloomberg Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest automaker, plans to launch its first pure-electric car in China next year as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to promote alternatives to gasoline. The announcement on Tuesday comes on the eve of the Shanghai auto show, which showcases industry efforts to create electric models with consumer appeal. General Motors Co.’s Buick unit and ...

  Bloomberg Ten years after Steve Jobs held up the original iPhone to a gushing San Francisco crowd, Apple Inc. is planning its most extensive iPhone lineup to date. Apple is preparing three iPhones for launch as soon as this fall, including upgraded versions of the current two iPhone models and a new top-of-the-line handset with an overhauled look, according ...