ABU DHABI / WAM The retail sector in the UAE is a significant mainstay of the domestic economy, with retail trade expected to secure a compound annual growth rate of 4.9 percent to hit AED260 billion by 2021, according to international forecasts. The marked growth of this sector comes in coveted defiance of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has so far supported Pakistan with grants and concessionary loans on behalf of the Abu Dhabi government, valued at AED1.5 billion, across nine sustainable development projects. The projects spanned diverse sectors, most notably transport, water and agriculture, healthcare, and education. The ADFD, which is the leading national entity for development …

DUBAI / Emirates Business Under the patronage of HE Dr Abdullah Bin Mohammed Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime, the 3rd Maritime Conference & Expo (MARACAD 2017) will be held at the Dubai International Trade Centre on October 30-31. MARACAD will be held during the peak period supporting …