Dubai / Emirates Business Ten years ago flydubai’s first flight took off from Dubai International bound for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, on June 1, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of aviation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, a special flight took off from Dubai International on June 1 ...
Read More »
Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), issued 100 fines and 195 warnings to violators during its inspections of commercial facilities in Abu Dhabi during the holy month of Ramadan. Over 10,000 field inspections were carried out as part of the department’s consumer protection outreach, in which it verifies whether commercial activities are being conducted ...
Read More »
MECCA / WAM The UAE condemned as a ”flagrant violation of international law” acts of terrorism on commercial ships in its regional waters and drone attacks on two pump stations in Saudi Arabia, said HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, while delivering the UAE speech at the 14th Summit of ...
Read More »
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), organised an awareness programme during the Holy Month of Ramadan to promote the importance of using electricity and water sensibly and avoiding waste, as well as highlighting steps that can be taken to reduce consumption. The programme, that the authority Dewa provides on its website and smart app, supports Dewa’s strategy ...
Read More »
NEW YORK / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), met American and international publishers at BookExpo America to highlight the diverse investment opportunities in the publishing sector in Sharjah, and the incentives and facilities available in the UAE. The authority, the only Arab representative at the North American event, reviewed Sharjah’s year-long calendar of cultural events, which provides a window ...
Read More »
Dubai / WAM The latest statistics from Dubai Customs revealed the value of the emirate’s external trade in Ramadan foodstuff during the first quarter of 2019. The trade during the period amounted to as much as AED8.3 billion. The foodstuffs traded weighed a total of 1.5 million tonnes. The products included, meats, sugar, vegetables, flour, rice, nuts, bottled water, juice ...
Read More »
Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July. The airline will operate the A380 on EK 862/863 and EK864/865 to and from Muscat International Airport (MCT). Muscat will become Emirates’ shortest scheduled A380 flight, flying a distance of 340 kilometres each way. The ...
Read More »
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Marina Mall Abu Dhabi invites family and friends to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a host of diverse and exciting activities, offers and entertainment. Shopping enthusiasts are in for a major treat for Eid, as several outlets in the mall will be open for 24 hours on June 5, Wednesday, as part of the Department ...
Read More »
New York / Emirates Business Signalling a landmark achievement for the UAE publishing sector, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Ingram’s Lightning Source have signed an agreement to bring the world’s best print-on-demand (POD) service to Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ). The agreement was signed by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, and Shawn Morin, President ...
Read More »Tokyo / WAM Japan imported from the United Arab Emirates 21.564 million barrels of crude oil in April 2019, data released by the Agency of Energy and Natural Resource in Tokyo showed. This accounts for 23.7 percent of Japan’s total crude imports, the agency that belong to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, said. Arab oil accounted for 84%, ...
Read More »
The Gulf Time Newspaper One of the finest business newspapers in the UAE brought to you by our professional writers and editors.