Dubai / Emirates Business The Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) recorded a net profit of AED 701 million for the first half of 2019, representing an increase of 25 percent over the same period last year. The strong results have been attributed to broad based business improvement. The operating expenses increased marginally by 1.1 percent primarily on the back of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, and the Department of Economic Development (DED) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the licensing of companies in Dubai allowing them to operate within the Free Zone and onshore. The partnership aims to further facilitate ...

CAIRO / WAM During its 50th Ordinary Session, chaired by Saudi Arabia, the Arab Information Ministers Council selected the Emirate of Dubai as the 2020 ‘Capital of Arab Media’. The Council’s decision confirms the UAE’s role in supporting Arab and international media and further recognises Dubai’s prominent media stature. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman ...