ABU DHABI / WAM The net profits booked by 38 UAE companies listed at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) amounted to AED 12.7 billion during Q1 2017, a growth of 6.7 percent from AED11.9 billion for the same period last year. The gains were termed as ‘‘fair’’ by market analysts who have viewed them …

    Riyadh / Emirates Business “The UAE’s initiatives encourage young people to play a part in their country’s development and the progress of the entire region,” noted Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, as she addressed the UNESCO NGO Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Taking part in a panel …

  RIYADH / WAM Protection of consumer rights and ensuring a safe and secure business environment come on top of UAE’s economic priorities where specific legal provisions have been introduced and legal entities assigned to ensure consumer confidence, a UAE Ministry of Economy official has stated. “Providing a consumer-friendly environment is a significant economic enabler which reflects positively on the …