London / AFP Global stock markets extended their sell-off on Wednesday as disappointing US jobs figures added to reignited concerns about weak growth. After a run of gains for equities, traders have been spooked by a string of disappointing data from China to Europe and the United States that has led them to question whether hopes of a nascent …

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has announced that the UAE’s citizens could travel to the Republic of Belarus without the need for prior entry visa requirement, and can stay for a period not exceeding 30 days. Ahmed Saeed Elham Al Dhahiri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular Affairs at the ministry, said the ministry …

  KUALA LUMPUR / WAM HH Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of HH the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and Honorary Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), attended the Sharjah Business Women Forum in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Organised by NAMA in collaboration with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce …

  DOHA / WAM Mohammed Thani Murshid Al-Rumaithi, Chairman of the Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the bilateral trade between Qatar and the UAE will increase further in coming years due to the positive steps taken by both governments. Speaking on the occasion of 2nd …

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, ADIBF concluded its 26th edition yesterday with a record 272,320 visitors and having generated sales of AED25 million. The fair was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and …

  ABU DHABI / WAM India continues to be a crucial part of Etihad Airways’ growth strategy contributing significantly to the airline’s global operations, to job creation and to connectivity for India. Addressing a media conference in Mumbai to mark the launch of Etihad Airways’ daily A380 service to India’s commercial capital, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said …

    ALKESH SHARMA / EMIRATES BUSINESS Increased focus on converged systems and cloud solutions has started taking a toll on the Middle East’s hardware market. As more enterprises and businesses in this region have started moving towards cloud computing, hardware market registered a flat growth in 2015, according to the recently released data. In a new research report released …

  SHARJAH / Emirates Business Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Portuguese Industrial Association – Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AIP-CCI). The MoU, which was signed by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of SAIF Zone and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Jorge Pais, Vice President of AIP – CCI aims to enhance …

  KUALA LUMPUR / WAM HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of HH the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and Honorary Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), attended the Sharjah Business Women Forum in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Organised by NAMA in collaboration with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce …

  ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways flight EY474 from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta on Wednesday encountered severe and unexpected turbulence about 45 minutes prior to arrival at Soekarno Hatta International Airport. According to the statement issued by Etihad Airways, “The flight landed safely and passengers were met by medical assistance teams as they disembarked the aircraft.” It added a …