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Jafza to showcase its expertise in construction sector at Big 5

Dubai / WAM DP Wo­­­rld, UAE Region’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), seeks to pave the way for the construction industry with its participation in The Big 5 2021. One of the largest construction and contracting events in the Middle East region, the event is scheduled to take place from September 12-15 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Jafza’s ...

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Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan to boost trade cooperation

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abdullah Mohamed Almazrui, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has received Madiyar Menilbekov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the UAE, at the Chamber’s tower in Abu Dhabi. Attended by Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri, Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber, both sides discussed promoting economic and trade cooperation between businesses in both Abu Dhabi and ...

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‘Sharjah Week’ in Russia strengthens cooperation between export firms

MOSCOW / WAM The activities of the “Sharjah Week in Russia” held during the visit of Sharjah’s trade mission to Russia are currently underway. The mission is headed by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC). The mission held the Sharjah-Russia Business Forum under the title “Cooperation Opportunities between Industrial Companies”, ...

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Saif Zone to highlight its various services to investors at The Big 5

Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (Saif Zone) is taking part in The Big 5, the largest and most influential building and construction exhibition in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, which takes place from September 12-15 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The Saif Zone will leverage this opportunity to highlight its various services ...

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Free bus ride for visitors from 9 locations in Dubai

DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the deployment of 126 public buses “Expo Rider” to serve Expo 2020 Dubai visitors for free from nine locations across Dubai. Additionally, the RTA will launch two routes for Expo visitors from hotels directly to the site. The RTA will also deploy buses within the Expo from the parking area ...

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Adex, RAK Chamber sign deal to support Emirati exporters

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (Adex), the export-financing arm of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has entered into a strategic partnership with Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of its efforts to support Emirati exporters and build a diverse and sustainable national economy. Both parties formally sealed their cooperation ...

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UAE sends 100,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Mauritania

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE has dispatched an aircraft carrying 100,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Mauritania to help curb the spread of the virus and support Mauritania’s efforts to accelerate its recovery. Additionally carrying 15 metric tonnes of medical supplies, the aircraft is the fifth of its kind to be sent to Mauritania. Hamad Ghanem Al Mehairi, ...

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Deal signed to facilitate doing business in Dubai

Dubai / WAM Dubai Economy and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the ‘Start @ du’ initiative to facilitate doing business in Dubai. The MoU is in line with the joint commitment to promote excellence in providing smart services and initiatives that contribute to raising the competitiveness and sustainability of businesses in ...

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Trump sidelines rivals, keeps cash by playing coy on Republican 2024 race

Bloomberg Former President Donald Trump frequently teases another presidential bid, without actually announcing, a strategy that leaves him with access to a $102 million war chest, an unrivaled haul that could scare off donors to other candidates and freeze the Republican 2024 race. By not formally declaring, Trump is free to use money from his political action committees to act ...

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UK blinks first on Covid deficits as Sunak pushes tax increase

Bloomberg The UK is set to take the lead among developed economies by raising new taxes that will help trim pandemic budget deficits, an issue that’s likely to dominate policy debate across the world in the coming years. A 12-billion pound ($17 billion) charge on workers and companies is due to come before Parliament for a vote. If approved, it ...

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