Local News

  Ajman / Emirates Business As part of its strategy to highlight and promote tourism in the Emirate of Ajman locally, regionally and internationally, the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) will participate in ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, from March 8-12. Through its participation in the event, which provides a global platform for interaction with investors, the ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Tejar Dubai entrepreneurship development programme, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently launched its 26th commercial project, RUE 71, a French-inspired pâtisserie and tearoom located within Dubai’s City Walk 2 development. The café, which is the first commercial project to be launched this year by Tejar Dubai, offers healthy interpretations ...

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Creative Emirati literature, its strong historical and oral roots, and unique writing traditions enjoyed a prolific discussion space on the side-lines of the recently concluded 22nd Muscat International Book Fair (MIBF) in Oman. Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), through its participation at the fair, organised a panel discussion featuring talented Emirati authors Amna Al Shamsi and ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Mother of the Nation (MOTN) Festival, the biggest event of its kind in Abu Dhabi, is to offer visitors the opportunity to purchase their tickets in advance online for the first time. Starting March 6, the tickets will go on sale via the internet ahead of the festival’s anticipated opening on March 26 until ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Abbvie Biopharmaceuticals GmbH  announces that it has been officially certified for the second year in a row by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings. The institute has just announced the results of this year’s research into the employee conditions of significant employers worldwide and AbbVie Biopharmaceuticals GmbH met all the criteria to be ...

  Dubai / WAM The UAE Cabinet pursues leading approaches to excellence in government work, and relies on creative work and management teams that are committed to modernisation and innovation to meet world-class standards, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said on Monday. Stronger co-operation and co-ordination between local and federal ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, bestowed the First Class Order of Zayed II on Murray McCully, Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, in recognition to his efforts in strengthening joint bilateral relations and developing co-operation between the UAE and New Zealand. HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign ...

  Dubai / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is participating in the activities of Qatar’s Information and Communication Technology Exhibition and Conference, QITCOM 2017, in Doha. The conference is being held in the Qatari capital from March, 6-8 with the attendance of a group of decision-makers, entrepreneurs and experts from government entities and regional and international companies. Through this participation, ...

  Dubai / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) of South Korea with the goal of cooperating on various space-related activities and transferring expertise. The MoU was signed by Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director General of MBRSC and Dr. Gwang-Rae Cho, President of KARI. Commenting ...

  Dubai / WAM HeliConference Dubai 2017, the Middle East’s first dedicated conference that focusses on the helicopter industry, will be held in Dubai under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Taking place on April 17-18, the Dubai HeliConference will be held at Al Maktoum Airport in ...