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Dubai / Emirates Business Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world’s largest jewellery retailer, announces ambitious global growth plan on the eve of its Silver Jubilee (25 years) celebrations that will see the company triple its retail network from 250 showrooms this year to 750 outlets in the next five years with annual turnover exceeding $6.16 billion and the ...

SHARJAH / WAM As part of its ongoing commitment to empower young leaders in Sharjah and the UAE, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has launched Shurooq Youth Council, a first of its kind council in Sharjah. The new council is dedicated to support the distinguished young leaders working in Shurooq, to empower their ambitions in line with future ...

ASTANA / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Tolerance, said that the UAE, since its establishment by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has become a regional and international symbol of tolerance and humanitarian coexistence, through its initiatives and efforts to support international organisations that call for tolerance, love and peace around the world. He ...

Dubai / WAM Smart Dubai has begun preparations for its pavilion at the upcoming Gitex Technology Week 2018, set to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14-18, where it plans to showcase the strategies, services and initiatives that have made Dubai a world leader in the smart city sector. The Smart Dubai Office, SDO, is collaborating ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), an official supporter of Expo 2020 Dubai, has announced that it will set up medical facilities at the venue to ensure the health and safety of the event, which is expected to attract nearly 25 million visitors from 180 countries. The announcement was made following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Interior and Etisalat on Wednesday unveiled “Hassantuk (Arabic for Protect You) for Villas”, a major initiative to provide end-to-end fire safety solutions to every villa in the UAE, at a press conference in the capital. HH Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, unveiled ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and the Registration Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), to foster a conducive environment and explore joint efforts to support the development of professional, business and trade associations and non-profit organisations established in Abu Dhabi. The memorandum ...

DUBAI / WAM DP World UAE Region underlined its commitment to support the diversification of the UAE’s economy and growth of its own manufacturing sector through innovation and SMART technology. In a keynote address to the third Future Manufacturing and Trade Summit 2018, Abdulla bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer of DP World UAE Region, called on manufacturers to create the ...

DUBAI / WAM Noor Bank and the Jumeirah Group on Tuesday announced a comprehensive partnership to launch a suite of premium rewards available to Noor Bank customers. As part of the roll-out, select retail banking clients will receive complimentary Jumeirah Sirius memberships that allow them to enjoy a range of exclusive experiences and privileges across Jumeirah’s extensive portfolio of luxury ...

DUBAI / WAM Master developer Nakheel awarded a contract worth more than EUR5.6 million (AED23.7 million) ($6.45 million) for piling work at its 260-metre PALM360 luxury hotel and residential project on Dubai’s world-famous Palm Jumeirah. The company has named the Dubai branch of BAUER Spezialtiefbau GmbH, headquartered in Germany, for the work, which will take four months to complete. The ...