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  DUBAI / WAM Jebel Ali Free Zone, (Jafza), is keen on providing additional incentives to construction and steel sector, having allocated an area of 1.1 million square metres in Jafza South for companies in the industry, according to a top official of the free zone. “Jafza supports the role of the construction and steel industry by facilitating incentives for ...

  Dubai / WAM The directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his innovative vision to invest in the future, have further boosted Dubai’s global leading position in terms of transforming digital expertise, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Noor Bank committed its support for the second consecutive year, to the unique art and design exhibition that will form an important component of the upcoming edition of the Global Islamic Economy Summit (GIES 2016), held in partnership with Thomson Reuters. GIES 2016 is scheduled to run at the Madinat Jumeirah under the patronage of ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM HH Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs (ZHO), on Wednesday launched the official smartphone app “Wesal” of the organisation to better serve sponsored disabled people and their families. The move, aimed at keeping pace with modern age and meeting internationally recognised standards, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Finance (MoF) in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) organised a workshop entitled “Investing in Agriculture and Rural Development – Growing a Better Future”, taking place until October 6 at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel. The workshop aims to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing investment in the agricultural sector, ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Etihad Aviation Group and TUI AG on Wednesday confirmed they are in discussions to create a strong European leisure airline group, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist markets. It is proposed to contribute the touristic operations of the airberlin group and the German TUIfly company, including the aircraft currently operated by TUIfly for ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, launched a new Animal Welfare and Conservation Policy and an #Etihad4wildlife social media competition as part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to promote wildlife conservation. The policy establishes best practice for excursions offered by Etihad Holidays involving animals, and also outlines new criteria for the carriage of ...

  Ajman / Emirates Business Upon the directive of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of the Emirates of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, the E-Government of Ajman is participating in the GITEX 2016. The preparations are complete, wherein 11 Ajman Government entities will showcase their latest technological applications and services to the world. ...

  Dubai / WAM The third edition of The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) was inaugurated on Wednesday under the patronage and in the presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under the new theme “Driving Global Green Economy,” WGES 2016 will continue on Thursday, with ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi will later this month host the 63rd annual convention of The Travel Agents Association of India – the ‘voice’ of the country’s rapidly expanding travel and tourism sector. Around 600 TAAI delegates, and 40 Indian journalists, are due in the UAE capital for the meeting, and an associated exhibition, which will be held ...