DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs’ statistics has revealed that the value of Dubai external trade in the seven primary Ramadan foodstuff in 2016 reached AED16.34 billion. Sugar topped the list at AED5.1 billion, followed by rice at AED4.8 billion, nuts at AED3.7 billion, bottled water at AED1 billion, juices at AED873.8 million, dates at AED813.75 million, and flour at AED57.37 …

Dubai / WAM Dubai Investments, the leading, diversified investments conglomerate listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has hosted the second round of the training session for ‘Sustainability Champions’ of the company and its subsidiaries. Held under the theme ‘For a Better Partnership within the Dubai Investments Family’, the session focused on the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, outlined by the United …

Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, has revealed that work is progressing as planned in the Al Hayer residential project in Al Ain, which will be handed over by early 2019. This forms part of Musanada’s efforts to deliver leading housing projects, thus contributing to achievement of the objectives of Abu Dhabi Plan in the area …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business 1,41,500 fines had been issued for incomplete work permit registration or late renewals against 52,765 private sector companies, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced on Saturday. Saif Al-Suwaidi, Undersecretary of Human Resources at the Ministry, said, “The number of fines cumulates to 15 percent of total sum of companies recorded within the …

Dubai / WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), launched an updated version of its smart app, Salama Magazine, to facilitate and speed up the experience of children and their parents browsing the traffic awareness and safety publication. The updated edition is enhanced with augmented reality games, which will enable the publication to reach out to children everywhere, the RTA …

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADINC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for corporates and individuals has been recognized for innovation in corporate insurance solutions at the Innovation and Excellence Awards 2017. Commenting on the achievement, Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Excutive Vice President – Shared Services at ADNIC said: “ADNIC’s business strategy is built …

Dubai / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), received a delegation from the Telecommunication and Information Technology Authority of Kuwait. The visit aims to review the best practices and strategies related to the regulatory affairs and licensing management, development of provided services, and customer happiness. The visit agenda included a detailed presentation prepared by the TRA Regulatory Affairs team, detailing …

Dubai / Emirates Business The most effective ways of improving the publishing and book industry in the UAE was the theme of a Ramadan gathering. Organised by Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) and attended by its President, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Suhoor event saw local publishers invited to discuss the EPA vision, which is aimed at promoting the …

Dubai / WAM Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and master developer Nakheel, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on city beautification projects. The MoU will support Brand Dubai’s #DubaiSpeakstoYou initiative, as part of which it seeks to launch unique art projects aimed at beautifying the city. In the first flagship …

Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has called upon the private sector to support Al Dhaid Dates Festival, which will be held next month in Sharjah. Khalid bin Butti Al Hajeri, Director-General of the SCCI, emphasised that Al Dhaid Dates Festival is one of the most important tourism and marketing promotional initiatives on the chamber’s agenda. …