ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has given directions to start the legislative procedure of drafting a UAE National Reading Law, which aims to ensure the sustainability of all government efforts to consolidate reading in the UAE for all ages, as well as identify the key responsibilities of government …

  DUBAI / WAM Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, met with Tarek Kabil, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry, to discuss ways of consolidating existing economic partnerships between the UAE and Egypt, and overcoming the various challenges facing investors and businessmen, as part of efforts to promote mutual economic and trade interests and relations. During the meeting, …

  DUBAI / WAM The number of Dutch companies represented in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has grown steadily over the past few years, up to 105 companies in 2016, while Jafza’s trade with the Netherlands has seen continuous growth, exceeding more than US$732 million in 2015. Ibrahim Mohamed Al Janahi, Jafza Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, expressed …

  DUBAI / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, highlighted growth of Sharjah’s Real Estate Sector at Middle East Investment Summit (MEIS) 2016, held at Dubai International Financial Centre. Among the statistics being highlighted by Shurooq at MEIS 2016 were 2014 figures that revealed a 20% growth in Sharjah’s real estate market transactions when compared to 2013, with total …

  ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority – Land and Maritime, on Tuesday issued a decision on the implementation of the requirements of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships,1969, to establish uniform principles and rules with respect to the determination of tonnage of ships …

Dubai / WAM Led by its Chairman HE Khalid Mohammed Salem Balama, the Board of Directors of Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has concluded its second meeting of 2016. The meeting at the Bank’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi discussed numerous agenda items, ratified the previous meeting’s minutes, and assessed the actions taken by management on the implementation of resolutions and recommendations. …

  Dubai / EMIRATES BUSINESS Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, announced details of its latest retail development, The Outlet Village, the UAE’s first upscale outlet mall. Located adjacent to Dubai Parks and Resorts and within easy reach of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, The Outlet Village will offer discounted high-end brands merchandise all year round in a scenic and charming medieval …

  FUJAIRAH / WAM HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, opened on Tuesday at Fujairah Novatel Hotel the Fifth Arab Conference for Investment in Food Security, organised by Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler …

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has given directions to start the legislative procedure of drafting a UAE National Reading Law, which aims to ensure the sustainability of all government efforts to consolidate reading in the UAE for all ages, as well as identify the key responsibilities of government agencies …

  Sharjah / WAM Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) highlighted growth of Sharjah’s Real Estate Sector at Middle East Investment Summit (MEIS) 2016, which concluded on Tuesday at Dubai International Financial Centre. Among the statistics being highlighted by Shurooq at MEIS 2016 were 2014 figures that revealed a 20 percent growth in Sharjah’s real estate market transactions when compared to …