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Survey shows rebound in Dubai’s business confidence in Q4 2021

Dubai / Emirates Business Business confidence in Dubai reached its third highest level in 10 years as companies in the emirate begin to feel the positive impact of Expo 2020 Dubai, a new survey from Dubai Chamber has revealed. According to the findings of the chamber’s quarterly Business Leaders’ Outlook Survey, 76% of respondents noted improved business confidence in the ...

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Pakistan pavilion, a reflection of ‘cultural coexistance’: President

Dubai / WAM President Dr Arif Alvi of Pakistan said that his country is a beautiful mix of different cultures, ethnicities and civilisations, highlighting the need for projecting its positive image as a peaceful country. In an interaction with media personnel after the formal inauguration of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020, President Alvi said the country was ...

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Expo 2020: Mexico pavilion, a vision of 200 female weavers

Dubai / WAM The Mexican Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai embodies the authenticity of Mexican culture and heritage and reflects the important role of women in Mexican society. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Martha Jaramillo, Commissioner-General of the Mexican Pavilion at Expo, said, “The facade of the Mexican Pavilion was woven by 200 Mexican artisans from ...

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UAE, Zimbabwe discuss ways to boost cooperation

HARARE / WAM Dr Jassim Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Ambassador to Zimbabwe, has met with Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, in Harare. During the meeting, Al Qasimi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ...

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Sharjah Airport gets Gold Accreditation Certificate

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Airport has received a Gold Accreditation Certificate as a friendly entity for people with mobility disabilities from the World Disability Union (WDU), thus becoming the fourth airport in the world to obtain this certificate. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), said, “Sharjah Airport is constantly working to be one of the best ...

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Dubai Otology Conference and Exhibition begins

Dubai / WAM Under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority, officially inaugurated the 9th edition of the Dubai Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Otology) on Sunday at Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day conference, which ...

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Sheikh Mohamed, Angolan president discuss bolstering ties

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday discussed ways of fostering the friendship and cooperation ties between the UAE and Angola in a phone call with President Joao Lourenco. The two leaders also addressed the prospects of accelerating trade and ...

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New procedures to coordinate social work with local authorities: Minister

DUBAI / WAM Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, revealed the ministry will apply new procedures to increase the licencing of Non-Benefit Public Associations, NGO’s and Social Solidarity Funds (Takaful). This is being done under the Federal Law No. 35 of 2020 concerning the ratification of some provisions of the associations and double the number of declared associations in the ...

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Expo 2020 a source of pride for Arabs: Envoy

DUBAI / WAM Nassar Habashneh, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the UAE, has commended the UAE’s efforts in organising and hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, which he described as a source of pride for all Arabs. In a statement at the inauguration of the Jordan pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Habashneh said that the event has amazed the ...

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Emirates unlocks more offers in Dubai for its customers

Dubai / Emirates Business Throughout the six-month Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is unlocking even more offers for all its UAE citizens and residents. By simply showing their boarding pass, Emirates’ customers can enjoy complimentary access to the Dubai Frame, one of the city’s iconic attractions offering a panoramic view of old and new Dubai. In addition, the Emirates boarding pass ...

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