ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), held its second annual forum for listed companies in this year, at Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaimah. The forum was attended by representatives from ADX’s listed companies as well as members of the exchange’s senior management. It aimed to introduce and keep partners up-to-date with the latest services and …
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Smart Dubai, Dubai Police launch ‘Happy to Pay’ App
DUBAI / WAM As part of the Happiness Agenda that was launched in May 2016 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Smart Dubai Office and Dubai Police on Monday announced a collaboration aimed towards enhancing public participation and the levels of happiness in Dubai. The project, ‘Happy …
Read More »Indian Property Show to present ‘Best of India’ in Dubai
DUBAI / Emirates Business The popular Indian real estate exhibition, the Indian Property Show which has been instrumental in fulfilling dreams of millions of NRIs across the globe, is presenting Best of India in its 21st Dubai edition. The Indian Property Show has partnered with CREDAI (The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India), the apex body of private …
Read More »Expo 2020 allots contracts worth AED10.8bn in 2017
Dubai / WAM Expo 2020 Dubai has so far awarded AED10.8 billion construction and AED411 million non-construction contracts in 2017. Preparations are firmly on track, with the global destination exceeding its pledge of distributing AED360 million non-construction contracts this year. It will reach its target of AED11 billion construction contracts after awarding urban planning and event overlay packages due to …
Read More »VP, Mohamed attend F1 Grand Prix final
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, a number of world leaders, dignitaries and senior officials on Sunday attended the final …
Read More »737 Emiratis receive AED476 million in housing assistance
DUBAI / WAM The Board of Directors of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme approved the names of 737 Emiratis, who are eligible for housing support, with a total value of AED476 million, coinci-ding with the celebrations of the 46th National Day in the country. During a meeting at the Etihad Museum in Dubai, Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, …
Read More »ADGM, Al Fardan Exchange partner to foster UAE’s fintech ecosystem
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Al Fardan Exchange, have entered into a cooperation partnership to develop and support the FinTech ecosystem in the UAE. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, and Osama Al Rahma, CEO of Al Fardan Exchange. …
Read More »SHUAA capital initiates Egypt operations
ABU DHABI / WAM SHUAA Capital announced that its securities brokerage arm, ‘SHUAA Securities’, has officially commenced operations in the Egyptian market, following a green light from the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA). With an initial and dedicated 40 person strong task-force, SHUAA Securities Egypt has been executing its first transactions since being granted approval. SHUAA Capital had earlier confirmed …
Read More »Mideast’s largest construction show opens its doors in Dubai
Dubai / Emirates Business His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum officially inaugurated Middle East’s largest construction event, The Big 5, and the co-located Big 5 Solar on Sunday. The President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Chairman of the Emirates Group also took a tour of the exhibition that covers the entire Dubai World Trade Centre …
Read More »Smart Dubai Office gets first ‘robot receptionist’
DUBAI / Emirates Business The Smart Dubai Office (SDO), has partnered with regional technology business solutions (TBS) provider Nearbuy to host a trial of the first ‘robot receptionist’ in the Middle East. Farah, which stands 1.50 metres tall, started work today at the Smart Dubai Office headquarters in the Dubai Design District. It features a touch-screen panel where visitors to …
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