RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM In line with its new Destination Strategy 2019-2021 and long-term objectives of strengthening the emirate’s presence in key international markets, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) on Monday announced the opening of its first international representative office in Prague, Czech Republic, to manage and oversee the Tourism Authority’s activities in the Central and Eastern ...
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UAE Central Bank to showcase range of career opportunities at Tawdheef
ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), will be showcasing a range of career opportunities at one of the UAE’s leading career fairs, Tawdheef, which will conclude on January 30, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). CBUAE has an ambitious programme designed to attract and retain top Emirati talent which has allowed the organisation ...
Read More »Etihad Aviation Group participates in GIAS
ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Aviation Group is participating in the Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) held over three days in Dubai. The summit is an opportunity for aviation leaders and experts from around the world to gather and explore investment opportunities, hear from subject matter experts and showcase the latest technology trends within the sector. Etihad is represented ...
Read More »VP praises achievements of ‘Dubai Aviation City Project’
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised the achievements of the “Dubai Aviation City Project†in Southern Dubai, which covers a plot of land with an area of 145-square kilometres next to the site of the Expo 202 Dubai. During his tour of ...
Read More »Tawdheef Abu Dhabi Fair inaugurated
ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, inaugurated the 13th Tawdheef Abu Dhabi 2019, which is the country’s leading Emiratisation fair and was attended by many officials. The new edition of the three-day fair, which is witnessing the participation of 107 government authorities and institutions and private companies and was organised by Informa Exhibitions, ...
Read More »DXB keeps rank as world’s busiest international airport
Dubai / WAM Dubai International (DXB), has retained its position as the world’s busiest airport for international customer numbers for the fifth consecutive year, with annual traffic for 2018 surpassing 89.1 million. Aside from record traffic numbers, DXB enjoyed a banner year for customer service with shorter wait times and new retail and food and beverage offerings. The total number ...
Read More »Adnoc seals $5.8bn deal with Eni, OMV
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, witnessed, on Sunday, the signing of two new strategic equity partnerships between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), Eni and OMV covering both Adnoc Refining and a new trading joint venture, which will ...
Read More »UAE broadcasters lead $16bn media innovation industry
Dubai / WAM UAE broadcasters are leading innovation in the world’s $16 billion digital media and entertainment market, optimising how customers experience content on any device at any time, according to Condo Protego, a UAE-based IT infrastructure and information management consultancy. Media free zones — such as Dubai Production City, Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City, and TwoFour54 in ...
Read More »UAE’s experience in tackling e-waste highlighted on global stage
DAVOS / WAM On the sidelines of the UAE delegation’s participation in the 49th session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, participated in a panel discussion on ‘Closing the Loop on Electronics’. The session tackled the issue of electronic waste and provided recommendations on implementing public-private ...
Read More »FTA launches consumer awareness campaign
DUBAI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced the launch of a new field campaign to engage business and consumers in the local markets and raise awareness about the legal standards that must exist when issuing tax invoices. Organised to cover all emirates, the campaign will run throughout Q1 of 2019, under the slogan ‘Tax Invoices: Your Right and ...
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