ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The UAE’s successful bid for Category B Membership under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council is a historic achievement and an important milestone in the country’s efforts to become one of the wo-rld’s leading maritime centers. Today, the world’s eyes are on the UAE, which has successfully outshone other major candidates to become the first …

DUBAI / WAM Businesses in Dubai are more upbeat about the final quarter of 2017 compared to the previous quarter, driven by increased demand during winter months. The quarterly survey of Dubai Economy showed the composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) in Q3 increasing by 10.8 points and reaching 121.4 points, from 110.6 points in Q2 2017. The structural reforms and …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The peak pre-Christmas travel period is fast approaching with many travellers making plans for trips home or on holiday. The combination of the festive season and schools breaking up for holidays means the period from December 12 to January 5 will be a particularly busy time at Abu Dhabi International Airport, with up to 1.25 …