DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s external trade in hardware and tools reached AED4.8 billion in 2017, with imports standing at AED3.4 billion, re-exports at AED1.36 billion, and exports at AED30 million, according to the latest figures released by Dubai Customs ahead of Hardware and Tools Middle East 2018, the region’s only trade fair dedicated solely to tools, hardware, materials and machinery. ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that enhancing advanced sciences environment in the UAE is the best investment in building the future, and key tool to implement creative ideas. His Highness’ remarks were made as he launched the National Advanced Science Agenda 2031. The ...

Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No. 03 of 2018, which partially amends Law No. 12 of 2016 pertaining to the regulation of the security industry in Dubai. The new Law amends Article No. 21 of Law No. 12 of 2016. Pursuant to ...

Dubai / WAM As part of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), launched the second phase of Dubai 10X Initiative. The initiative was first launched in February 2017, with the stated aim of making Dubai a world capital of innovation within the ...

Dubai / WAM The Beit Al Khair Association has spent AED14.4 million in 2017, including AED10,955,800 on an orphans’ fund, with the aim of funding their education and providing them with social activities. The association spent AED3,529,902 to pay for entertainment, cultural trips and activities, and donated money to fund Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha feasts, as well as purchasing ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), is continuing to assist in the transfer of property units to owners, as part of the implementation of Real Estate Law No. 03 of 2015. This move reflects ADM’s desire to stabilise and revitalise the real estate market, protect the rights of all parties, and promote investment and development. According ...

Dubai / WAM The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Dubai Culture, has successfully concluded SIKKA Art Fair 2018, which was attended by a record number of over 45,000 visitors, and saw 1,500 participants at more than 50 workshops. The eighth edition of the fair was inspired by the ‘Year of Zayed’ and held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa ...

Dubai / WAM The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), revealed on Sunday the statistics of the Government Service Bus (GSB), project for 2017, as 66 government services provided by 23 local and federal government entities have been interconnected to ensure that smart services are streamlined to customers across the country. The figures show that utilising these services has passed one million ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC), Parliamentary Division will participate in the 27th Conference of the Arab Parliamentary Union and the 23rd session of its Executive Committee, which will be held in Cairo from April 4-5, via a delegation led by Marwan bin Ghalita, First Deputy to the FNC Speaker. The UAE Parliamentary Division delegation will include ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) visited three major cities in China this month, to help raise awareness about the emirate as a holiday destination for Chinese travellers. The delegation, which included Etihad Airways, hotels, tour operators and attractions, visited capital city Beijing on ...