Dubai / WAM The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL), sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 2,805 new licenses during April 2019, a growth of 60% compared to April 2018 (1,753). The new licenses created 8,375 jobs in the labour market. Among the new licenses issued, 49% were professional, 48.1% commercial, 2.3% related to tourism, and 0.6% ...

Dubai / WAM The UAE Water Aid Foundation, Suqia, launched its annual Ramadan campaign to provide drinking water in mosques and Iftar tents throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. This campaign is running in partnership with Mai Dubai and cooperation with 14 local charities. For the second consecutive year, Suqia’s Ramadan campaign spans different countries around the world in collaboration ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Youth Foundation launched the ‘Emirati Values Iftar’ initiative to celebrate Ramadan, whereby Emirati families host resident families from all backgrounds in their homes for Iftar meals throughout the Holy Month, introducing them to authentic Emirati customs and values. Organised under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, ...