March, 2016

• 8 March

  Fostering jewellery business at global scale

  

  Our Coresspondent / EMIRATES BUSINESS Vicenzaoro Duba, the unique networking platform designed for the jewellery business community in one of the luxurious destinations in the world, will be opening doors for its second edition next month. This much-awaited trade show is designed for the key players of the jewellery production, who wish to showcase their latest and exclusive collections to ...

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• 8 March

  Standing proud with its Arabian warmth

  

  Sunaina Rana / EMIRATES BUSINESS Emirates Grand Hotel is tastefully decorated with the latest in luxury amenities providing the comfort expected of luxurious hotel. The non-alcoholic hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the commercial district, on Dubai. Sharing his opinion on Emirates Grand Hotel’s growth in 2016, Tarek Aouini, Hotel Manager, told Emirates Business, “In terms of business ...

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• 7 March

  First ADAAW boosts industry momentum

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The first-ever Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week (ADAAW) 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, welcomed thousands of executives, exhibitors, and other key stakeholders to the UAE capital since its doors opened on March 6, ...

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• 7 March

  Day 2: 1.47 bn deals inked at UMEX

  ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE on Monday signed three more deals worth over AED 1.47 billion with local and International companies on the second day of Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference, UMEX 2016, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The announcement was made at a press conference by Brigadier General Rashid Mohammed Al-Shamsi, Chairman of the Higher ...

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• 7 March

  Biden’s Masdar visit reflects UAE-USA sustainability ties

  ABU DHABI / WAM US Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Monday visited Masdar City as part of his series of official engagements with senior UAE leaders. The visit is the latest milestone in a bilateral relationship that has helped drive global efforts to foster the widespread adoption of renewable energy, the acceleration of clean technology innovation and research as ...

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• 7 March

  DEWA conducts SROI training

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s, DEWA, has organised a training course on Social Return on Investment (SROI) as part of its commitment to training employees and raising their level of awareness about economic and social development, to achieve DEWA’s vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility. The course was organised in cooperation with the Institute ...

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• 7 March

  ‘Pledge for Parity’ on Int’l Women’s Day

  

  Ritika Sharma / Emirates Business It is March 8 again. Today, the world unites to recognise and support the role of women in every sphere imaginable. The official United Nation’s theme for the century-old celebration this time is ‘Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality’. According to the official website of International Women’s Day (IWD), women continue ...

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• 7 March

  Sawab ‘campaign’ focuses on women’s feats

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Sawab Centre, a joint online engagement initiative by the governments of the UAE and the US in support of the Global Coalition against IS , has launched a new social media campaign on the social networking sites Twitter and Instagram under the hashtag #HerAchievementsInspireMe. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, on March 8th, the campaign aims ...

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• 7 March

  AAE in Saif Zone

  SHARJAH / WAM British-owned Advanced Armour Engineering (AAE) has signed a long-term agreement with Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) to establish two high-tech factories with a total working area of 50,000 square feet. Specialised in defence and security, transport, architectural metalwork, construction equipment and maritime, AAE exports to over 12 countries and is firmly seen as the partner ...

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• 7 March

  UAE at OIC Summit

  JAKARTA / WAM The United Arab Emirates has participated in the 5th Extraordinary Islamic Summit on Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Shareef, being held under the theme, “United for Just Solution” in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. The UAE delegation was led by Dr Maytha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, with the membership of Ahmed Abdullah Al-Musalli, UAE Ambassador to the ...

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