ALKESH SHARMA / Emirates Business The UAE is witnessing a huge influx of tourists, reaching for business as well as leisure purposes. Considering the extent of commercial activities in the country, pressure on the ecosystem is bound to surge manifold in the coming years, affirm industry experts. Notably, the corporates in the Emirates have started making a sustainable contribution ...

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has teamed up with the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) to organise the Abu Dhabi Sports Festival — a two-month celebration of sports and community. The first month will see exciting football and volleyball tournament action. Victorious teams will walk away with up to AED 300,000 (USD ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG) — comprising businesses engaged in money exchange and remittances — held its scheduled Midyear General Meeting (MGM) at the Shangri La Hotel, Dubai. The MGM was an occasion for FERG members to network and exchange views while participating in setting the organisation’s strategy and agenda for the latter ...