Dubai / WAM Statistics Center – Abu Dhabi released on Saturday a new issue of its monthly report on the consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for February 2016, replacing, with 2014 as the base year. This CPI is used in measuring inflation and represents an important input in conomic and monetary ...

Dubai / WAM Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority -Land and Maritime, has praised the UAE leadership for extending support to the maritime transport sector which he said fills a key role in the nation’s economy. In a statement on Saturday, he said the UAE has one of ...

Dubai / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the names of prominent speakers for the 5th Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum being held in the emirate on March 22. Representing leading organisations from Dubai and Germany, over 10 speakers will participate in four panel discussions shedding light on four major economic sectors of mutual interest while exploring new horizons ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority -Land and Maritime, has praised the UAE leadership for extending support to the maritime transport sector which he said fills a key role in the nation’s economy. In a statement on Saturday, he said the UAE has one ...

DUBAI / WAM Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Saturday received Ann-Sophie Kisling, Chair of the Middle East/Gulf Working Group of the European Union Council, and a high-profile delegation comprising representatives from 22 member states of the European Union. In meetings with senior officials of financial entities operating within the Centre, the EU Council members were ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the names of prominent speakers for the 5th Dubai-Hamburg Business Forum being held in the emirate on March 22. Representing leading organisations from Dubai and Germany, over 10 speakers will participate in four panel discussions shedding light on four major economic sectors of mutual interest while exploring new horizons ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre has welcomed Amal Alamuddin Clooney, international advocate and human rights activist and one of the five guests of honour of the International Government Communication Forum 2016 (IGCF). She is set to deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the IGCF ...

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etisalat highlighted the significance of organisations sharing their digital risk with trusted service partners as the telco presented its unparalleled portfolio of digital security solutions at ISNR Exhibition held in Abu Dhabi from March 15-17. The event is the world’s largest exhibition for homeland security and national resilience. UAE is at the forefront of the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has revealed that 82 percent of the construction works of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City has now been completed as planned in preparation for the handover to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company “Seha”. The achievement is also part of its efforts to realise the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa ...

Dubai / Emirates Business Visionary entrepreneur Joy Alukkas was honoured with the ‘Business Excellence Award 2016’ at a gala event organised by the Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) the only representative organisation of Indian Business and Professionals in Dubai. Joy Alukkas is considered the man with the midas touch, he has grown his business from a single jewellery showroom ...