Emirates Business Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) — a composite indicator designed to give an accurate overview of operating conditions in the non-oil private sector economy — released its October data. Non-oil private sector companies in the UAE reported another sharp increase in new business during October. Anecdotal evidence suggested that promotional activity was partly linked to the improvement. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The results of the General Index on Consumer Confidence in Abu Dhabi’s economic performance in Q2, issued by the Department of Economic Development — Abu Dhabi, showed a considerable improvement in confidence and optimism levels among consumers in Abu Dhabi. The confidence represent one of the key enablers supporting busin- ess environment and economic performance.

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Customs Authority (FCA) launched the country’s first unified national customs strategy in Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with local customs departments, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and with the attendance of its strategic partners. Ali bin Subaih Al Kaabi, Customs Commissioner ...