DUBAI / WAM Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) events accounted for a record AED12.7 billion ($3.46 billion) in retained value towards Dubai’s economy, equivalent to 3.3 percent of emirate’s GDP in 2017, according to the latest Economic Impact Assessment report released by DWTC. The study estimates the total economic output of DWTC’s large-scale events at AED22.5 billion, an increase of ...

DUBAI / WAM The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) signed an agreement with DP World in Dubai to build a strategic relationship and support the UN World Data Forum 2018. Hosted by the UAE in October 2018, the second edition of the forum will see the participation of more than 1,500 leaders, decision-makers, experts and specialists in the field ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Two infrastructure projects are being executed by the Abu Dhabi City Municipality in coordination with Abu Dhabi General Services Company ‘Musanada’ at Al Rahba city in Abu Dhabi at an estimated cost of AED452 million, with all construction operations scheduled for completion this year. The two projects are part of the strategic plans of the Department ...