Sharjah / Emirates Business The trade mission organized by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC) affiliated to the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concluded “a three-day Sharjah-Kenya Business Forum” held in Nairobi, within the framework of an African tour that included the Republic of Uganda as the first leg last week. This forum provides a perfect platform ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Omeir Travel Agency, one of the largest and most renowned travel management companies and the flagship company of the reputed Omeir Bin Youssef Group in the emirate, has been declared as the PSSA (Preferred Sales and Services Agent) for Egypt Air in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The partnership agreement was signed by Abdulla ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business In a bid to strengthen its footprint in the region, Munich-based Serviceplan Group, Europe’s largest and most-successful independent agency group, formally launches Haus der Kommunikation Middle East via its spanking new offices at the prestigious Dubai Design District (d3). The 5,000 sqft premises showcases smartly designed floor plans that promote productivity and creativity in a ...

  Dubai / Emirates Business As the UAE buzzes with festive atmosphere following its 45th National Day celebration, prominent Dubai–based jewellers are preparing to showcase extraordinary collections paying tribute to Arabic culture and the country’s core values at Dubai International Jewellery Week this week December, 7-10. Renowned for their unique calligraphic jewellery, QUAIS by Mehwish Allawala, will present their hand-made ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday called on all countries to work together to curb the illicit trade in antiquities and protect archaeological sites and cultural heritage from violence and terrorism during armed conflicts. HH Sheikh Mohamed bin ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The historic visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, to the UAE underlines the depth of bilateral ties and the strong foundations laid by the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, affirmed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM French President Francois Hollande, accompanied by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Saturday toured the Louvre Abu Dhabi site, the first universal museum in the Arab world, and reviewed the progress in construction of the cultural landmark. The French President’s tour was part of his visit to ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) on Saturday briefed Irina Bokova, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on the agenda of the Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, to be held in Abu Dhabi on December, 12-13. The event will be held under the patronage ...

  Italy may be the next stop on the world’s journey to more economic nationalism. First we had Brexit — Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Then we had the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president, pledging to put “America first” in his policies. Now Italy may be treading down the same path. What’s at issue ...

  Despite their reputation as argumentative, litigious and impatient with regulation, “sharing economy” companies sometimes voluntarily go along with local rules to avoid even worse regulatory problems. Airbnb announced that, starting next spring, it will follow a directive in London that would make it impossible for hosts to rent out entire houses or apartments for more than 90 days a ...