Abu Dhabi / WAM Jamal Saif Al Jarwan, Secretary-General of the UAE International Investors Council, described the ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia as strong on all levels due to the support of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of Saudi ...

DUBAI / WAM Nakheel has signed a construction contract for Dragon Towers, its new, twin-building residential complex with a total development value of AED713 million ($194mn), to be built at Dubai’s rapidly-expanding Dragon City mixed-use community. Under the AED552 million contract, handed to UAE-based Ali Mousa and Sons Contracting, mobilisation will begin immediately, with anticipated completion in 2021. Nakheel also ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), on Sunday announced a partnership with the Traditional Chinese Medicine and Technology Industrial (GMTCM), Park from Macao to advance the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), in the free zone. Both parties will contribute to cementing the ongoing cooperation between the UAE and ...

Dubai / WAM Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), and PwC Middle East, signed an agreement on an innovation programme that will help the bank in its objective to become default digital and in providing customer experience by collaborating with fintech startups, and effectively leveraging emerging technology as a tool. The agreement was signed by Dr Bernd van Linder, CEO of ...

DUBAI / WAM Millions of people from around the world will have the chance to make meaningful contributions to global development goals at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Opportunity Pavilion, the final major design element to be unveiled ahead of the next World Expo. Complementing Expo 2020’s two other Thematic Pavilions, which are inspired by the subthemes of Mobility and Sustainability, the ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, opened North Park, a new public park situated near Cedre Villas project to enhance the overall resident experience and foster community spirit. The opening of the park aligns with desirable society strategy pillar that is one of ...

Dubai / WAM Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), added 200 vehicles to the smart car rental fleet, bringing the total number to as many as 400 vehicles. The move follows the success of the initial stage and the increasing demand generated by the service, which has clocked high rates of journeys and rental hours. “The launch of this service is ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will head a new working group, which will be responsible for engaging various public and private sector stakeholders and tackling a variety of banking challenges faced by SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs in Dubai. The announcement of the new working group was among the key recommendations outlined by industry experts who ...

DUBAI / WAM Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Department of Economic Development (DED), has honoured 17 members of the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES), for being chosen as the ‘Best Service Performance Outlet’ in various retail categories for their exceptional customer service and commitment to ethical business practices. The winners were chosen from more than 2,000 members enrolled ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The UAE Organising Committee of the 24th World Energy Congress and the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa) have agreed on a partnership for Fewa to become a co-host sponsor of the Congress, which will be hosted by the UAE Government and will take place in Abu Dhabi in 2019. Under the patronage of His ...