DUBAI / WAM The Malaysian Franchise Association has chosen Dubai and the 3rd edition of “The Global Franchise Market Exhibition” (TGFM) to explore the emerging and lucrative markets in the Middle East and North Africa region, connect with local, regional and international franchisors and brand owners and expand their businesses within the region. TGFM, the official franchising event in Dubai, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM A new minister of the UAE government and two judges took the oath on Tuesday before His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The value of spending of federal authorities increased to around AED10.44 billion during the first quarter of 2018, an increase of 17 percent compared to AED8.92 billion during the same period in 2017, highlighting the country’s continuing overall development. According to a financial performance report on the country’s budget issued by the Ministry of Finance, the ...