DUBAI / Reuters Boeing Co said on Sunday it had signed several defense and commercial deals with Saudi Arabia including for the sale of military and passenger aircraft during a visit by US President Donald Trump to the kingdom. The announcement is the latest in tens of billions of dollars in deals signed between US and Saudi firms since Trump …

Dubai / WAM The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy has issued 5,646 commercial permits during the first quarter (Q1) of 2017 as the emirate witnessed hectic commercial activity during the period. Advertising accounted for the largest share of 28 percent with 1,604 permits while the emirate’s flagship retail sector stood second with 1,387 permits, or 24 …

RAS AL-KHAIMAH / WAM Ras al-Khaimah Chamber has explored joint economic cooperation and investment opportunities with France, Germany and Spain. This came during a meeting organised by the chamber at its headquarters which was attended by representatives from the French Business Council, the Spanish Business Council and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce, with the participation of …