DUBAI / WAM The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) saw a 23 percent increase in consumer complaints during the first half of 2018, compared to the same period last year as more consu-mers came forward and raised their concerns with the authorities as well as the merchants. The CCCP, while continuing ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Airbnb, the online community marketplace which provides access to millions of unique accommodation and Experiences around the world, have teamed up to promote the UAE capital’s offerings. DCT Abu Dhabi’s already established Emirati Experiences initiative offers visitors to the emirate a selection ...

Bloomberg BMW AG is building its first factory in Europe in nearly two decades, strengthening its footprint close to home as growing protectionism adds to the cost of shipping cars around the globe. The carmaker is investing $1.17 billion in a new production plant in Hungary to produce 150,000 vehicles annually, according to a statement. It’ll be BMW’s first new ...