Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) visited three major cities in China this month, to help raise awareness about the emirate as a holiday destination for Chinese travellers. The delegation, which included Etihad Airways, hotels, tour operators and attractions, visited capital city Beijing on ...
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Dubai to host 69th FIABCI World Congress in April
Dubai / WAM Dubai Land Department (DLD), on Sunday organised a press conference announcing hosting the 69th ‘FIABCI World Congress’ in Dubai, from April 27 to May 2, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the conference, DLD announced that the event is expected to ...
Read More »Tamouh Investments launches ‘Shukran Zayed’ initiative
Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Communities across the UAE are being urged to come together to say ‘Shukran Zayed’ by sending their messages of gratitude to commemorate a century since the birth of the founding father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Abu Dhabi-based developer Tamouh Investments has launched the social media initiative using the ...
Read More »NAMA calls for applicants to ‘entrepreneurship programme’
DUBAI / WAM The Badiri Education and Development Academy announced that applications are now open for the Entrepreneur Development Camp, the first phase of the Badiri Business Entrepreneurship Programme (BBEP), which focuses on building the capacity of women residing in various locations in Sharjah and equipping them with the skills required to become successful entrepreneurs. Badiri Education and Development Academy ...
Read More »First Gulf Properties officially launches as FAB Properties
Abu Dhabi / WAM Following the launch of First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), First Gulf Properties, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the bank, has changed its name to ‘FAB Properties’. The real estate service provider, which specialises in end-to-end property solutions, has launched a new logo, inspired by the look and feel of the FAB brand identity. FAB Properties’ mission and ...
Read More »Gulftainer subsidiary wins 50-year US port concession
SHARJAH / WAM Gulftainer, a privately-owned independent port operator, headquartered in the UAE, has announced that its subsidiary GT USA has inked an agreement on terms with the State of Delaware, USA, which would grant GT USA exclusive rights to operate and develop the Port of Wilmington for 50 years. Terms of the agreement are to be formally approved by ...
Read More »Dewa, UNDP strengthen ties
DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Water and Electricity Authority’s (DEWA) Managing Director and CEO met with a UNDP representative to discuss cooperation. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, who is also the Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) welcomed Mourad Wahba, Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States. The meeting was attended by Waleed Salman, Vice Chairman of ...
Read More »â€˜Dhowber’ boosts Dubai’s lead in maritime transport
DUBAI / WAM The Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) launched its one-of-a-kind ‘Dhowber’ project to strengthen the UAE and Dubai’s leading global position in the maritime transport industry, and help shape the sector’s future. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, Chairman of PCFC, asserted that the new project will boost Dubai’s dhow trade competitiveness ...
Read More »MoI gives nod to ‘smart mystery volunteer’ project
ABU DHABI / WAM HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior (MoI), has approved the implementation of the “Smart Mystery Volunteer†project in the Ministry of Interior. The project is a tool for measuring the quality of service performed by volunteers in a smart system. The idea of the project ...
Read More »Investment opportunities in Dubai promoted at Vancouver forum
VANCOUVER / WAM The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Science Park (DSP), joined hands to promote current and emerging investment opportunities in Dubai at the GLOBE Forum and Innovation Expo 2018, which was held in Vancouver, Canada. The GLOBE Forum 2018, North America’s largest and longest-running international Leadership ...
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