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  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai launched a ‘Consumer Empowerment Index,’ the first of its kind in the region, to gauge the level of awareness among consumers regarding their rights and responsibilities as well as to take consumer awareness to a higher level of ‘consumer consciousness.’ The move is in line with the best practices ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently held a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission on the Ministry’s premises in Abu Dhabi. The meeting aimed to review the financial and economic performance indicators, as well as the Ministry’s achievements and financial policies that support the national economy. HE Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The eighth edition of the International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS 2016), the only real estate event in Abu Dhabi that targets investors and consumers rather than trade visitors, will kick off on Thursday, October 27, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Drawing the participation of more than 125 exhibitors from ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE media deals in a realistic and professional manner with events keeping national interests in mind, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of the Board of Director of National Media Council (NMC), has said. The region experiences threats and risks, which prompt those in charge of the media to redouble ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Azizi Developments, a leading UAE-based real estate developer with global reach into international markets, announced its newest project in the emerging Dubai Healthcare City: Azizi Aliyah. The fully-serviced residence, a B+G+2P+14+R structure, is Azizi Developments’ first project in Dubai Healthcare City, conveniently located between Burj Khalifa and the future tallest skyscraper in the world, The ...

  Sharjah / WAM The array of opportunities for Sharjah and Russia to do business was the topic of discussion at a roundtable event organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. More than 100 businesspersons and representatives of Sharjah-based Russian companies attended the meeting, which was aimed at boosting ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Etisalat Group reported a net profit of AED6.2 billion for the first nine months of 2016, an increase of 9 percent compared to same period last year. The consolidated financial statements issued on Wednesday show that consolidated revenues of the group amounted to AED13.2 billion and increased year-over-year by 3 percent. Similarly consolidated net profit ...

  Al Ain / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called on telecommunications devices retailers to avoid selling unapproved and unlicensed devices in the country and make sure these devices have authentic stickers provided by suppliers before selling them to customers. The TRA has made the warning during an awareness workshop organised in Al Ain City in collaboration with the ...

  DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs (DC) won two golds, one silver, and three bronze medals at the 74th Ideas America 2016 Summit, held recently in Atlanta, Georgia. The department also bagged certificates of appreciation and praise from the organising body. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, commented, “Excellence is ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Eighty three percent of people in Dubai consider themselves happy today, and 95% predict that they will be happy 5 years from now, according to a study released by the Smart Dubai Office at the first meeting of the ‘Happiness Champions’ for the Smart Dubai Happiness Agenda. Her Excellency Dr Aisha bin Bishr, Director General ...