DUBAI / WAM Dubai is all geared up for the opening of two landmark events that will convene top government leaders, investors, and industry experts from across the globe for three days to separately discuss the important role of startups and cities of the future in a nation’s sustainable socio-economic development and growth. AIM Startup and Future Cities Show, both ...
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Abu Dhabi looks to make waves at Seatrade Global in Miami
ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi will promote its cruise sector attractions at the Seatrade Cruise Global, leading annual cruise industry event, which will take place from April 8-11 in Miami, Florida, USA. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is leading a delegation to the event, comprising partners such as Abu Dhabi Ports, Etihad ...
Read More »Over 100,000 people visit Quranic Park in Dubai in first week
DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has recently opened the Quranic Park for public free of charge. The park was developed in Khawaneej on an area of 64 hectares at a total cost of AED200 million. During the first week of opening the park received 100,000 visitors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said, “The opening of the park ...
Read More »UAE maintains lead as top FDI recipient in Arab world
Dubai / WAM The UAE attracted $10.35 billion in foreign direct investments in 2017, accounting for 36 percent of the total FDI inflows to the Arab countries. These figures were released by the UAE Ministry of Economy in conjunction with Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), the world’s biggest platform for FDI, which will kick off on Monday in Dubai, where more ...
Read More »NBF launches representative office in Antwerp, Belgium
DUBAI / WAM National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), inaugurated its first international representative office in Antwerp Diamond District, Belgium, the largest rough trading hub in the world. This falls in line with the bank’s strategy to further cement its position as the leading financial partner for clients in the industry through its unparalleled sector expertise and bespoke solutions. The new ...
Read More »UAE-Saudi double taxation deal comes into effect
Dubai / WAM The avoidance of double taxation agreement signed between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia has come into effect at the beginning of this month, after both countries completed the necessary procedures in accordance with their regulations. The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), signed the agreement with Saudi Arabia on the avoidance of double ...
Read More »CultureSummit Abu Dhabi announces, dynamic, week-long event
ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the full programme of the third edition of CultureSummit Abu Dhabi, set to run from April 7-11 at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. CultureSummit Abu Dhabi is a unique global platform that brings together leaders in arts, heritage, media, museums, and ...
Read More »Dubai-based school raises fund for Senegal school
Dubai / WAM A Dubai-based school has partnered with Dubai Cares, raising funds to help build a school in Senegal. The Repton School Dubai successfully raised a total of AED142,000 to further support education programs for underprivileged children in rural Senegal. The initiative, in association with Dubai Cares, is part of the ‘Adopt a School’ programme that focuses on enriching ...
Read More »KF donates over 2,000 books for Arab refugees, immigrants in Italy
SHARJAH / WAM In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Vice President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), and Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment (KF), distributed 2,000 books to 11 libraries across Italy. The books belong to a mix of genres including literature, culture, and sciences and are targeted mainly at Arab immigrant ...
Read More »People of UAE raised on noble values, high morals
RABAT / WAM His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited the Spring youth camp, ‘Abnaa’ Al Fakhr’ in Rabat, Morocco. The camp is organised by the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court. Children and young individuals aged between 10 and 22 years are partaking in the ...
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