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Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a license agreement with Mashreq Bank, one of the first banks operating in the UAE, for the use of the e-mortgage system. The agreement was signed by HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, and Arshad Khan, representing Mashreq Bank. Bin Mejren said: “The development and launch of the ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Holidays is giving travellers the chance to create unforgettable memories this Eid with a selection of holiday packages starting from AED 1,519 per person. Take advantage of Etihad Holidays’ Eid travel sale and choose from relaxing staycations or quick getaways across Asia, Europe and the US. Etihad Holidays’ has re-launched its booking system, allowing ...

GENEVA / WAM The UAE was selected as the 2020 Chair of the Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD), at a meeting held at the United Nations in Geneva. The UAE will be the first Gulf country to chair the prestigious global summit. The role will add to the significant international focus on the UAE throughout the course of ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Al Masaood Automobiles, authorised distributor of Renault in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and a leading player in Abu Dhabi’s automotive sector, has opened the latest Renault concept store (R-store) and service centre. Located at the embassies area off the Airport Road, the R-store is the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi and will ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE is establishing a sustainable farming sector, where modern technologies are key to its plans to achieve food security for the entire population. The Smart Home Farming Exhibition, Bustani, which was held this year in the Sustainable Villa in Masdar City, is one of the country’s initiatives that aim to transform the standard consumer into ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inviting him to the emergency GCC summit in Makkah on May 30. The invitation was received by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM As the UAE’s campaign to support Rohingya refugees raised around AED50 million ($13.61 million) during the first three days, the authorities are trying to spread its message to more people with support of social media influencers. The latest move is inspired by the UAE’s past experience of receiving unexpected support of people from distant lands since ...

Dubai / Emirates Business A total of 6,377 new companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the first four months of 2019, bringing membership growth to 20% compared to the 5,316 members accounted for in the same period last year. The number of renewed members reached 39,338 between January and April 2019, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase of ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has called on tax agents to comply with the five ‘Professional Standards for Tax Agents’, published in a new guide on the subject, in all of their transactions to ensure uninterrupted activity. The new guide was issued through the FTA’s official website, offering a detailed explanation of the standards and conditions ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) attracted huge interest from leading international companies in unmanned systems and simulation and training during its participation in the recently concluded Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSi2019) and the International Forum for the Military and Civil Simulation, Training and Education Community (ITEC). Adnec’s participation in both events aimed ...