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  Abu Dhabi / WAM Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s listed property development, investment and management company, provided a progress update on Wednesday of its residential development projects currently under construction. The Al Hadeel, Ansam, Al Merief, Nareel Island residential projects are all on track to be completed according to their respective schedules, with steady progress being made on foundational, structural and ...

  Dubai / WAM UAE-based company, Jan de Nul Dredging Middle East, has been awarded a contract for deepening the access channel in Maputo port from its current 11 metres to 14.2 metres. Maputo is the capital of Mozambique in southern Africa. According to the Mozambique News Agency, AIM, the contract was signed last week by EPDM, a holding company owned ...

  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, launched a new service for owners of business licenses to have them renewed automatically through a simple text message (SMS). Introduced in partnership with Etisalat and du, the service allows owners to request license renewal by sending a text message to 6969, after which they will receive a payment ...

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry finalised preparations for its trade mission to South Africa and Mozambique from May 2 to 6 as part of its strategy to reach out to the promising markets of the world, especially the African markets and to promote Dubai and the competitiveness of its business community. The Dubai Chamber delegation, ...

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) showcased its rich portfolio of tourist projects and leisure destinations to visitors and tourism industry experts during its sixth consecutive participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2016) at Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Shurooq’s participation at ATM 2016 forms part of its on-going efforts to promote investment prospects ...

  DUBAI / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, launched the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’, a unique global initiative that aims to exploit technology for the service of humanity and promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading hub of 3D printing technology by the ...

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business Robotics is the latest marvel of technology that has invaded everything from agriculture, to transport and from medicine to education. They have seamlessly entered our roads, railway tracks, classrooms and even operation theaters. If this was not enough of progress, Japan has recently showed the way towards a digital picture where these steel machines ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business DAMAC pavillion at ATM is one of the most frequented arenas as company’s innovative AYKON City development is causing quite a stir by presenting the crowning glory of the project in the form of the emirate’s first-of-its-kind tourist attraction, AYKON Dare. Situated at the crown of the tallest tower in AYKON City, daredevils can venture ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is showcasing five years of achievements at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place from April 25-28 at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). At the event, the first Ferrari branded theme park is highlighting its impressive expansion project and evolutionary journey towards an all-new entertainment experience. Jesse Vargas, General ...

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has signed an extended agreement with Al Tayyar Travel Group, the largest travel and tourism company in Saudi Arabia. The extended deal enhances the strategic co-operation between both companies and reaffirms Al Tayyar Travel Group’s commitment to expand their online business. To achieve this, Al Tayyar Travel Group will ...