December, 2018

• 9 December

  Sharjah, Azerbaijan discuss ways to boost economic, trade ties

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), held discussions with a trade delegation from Azerbaijan on developing economic cooperation, promoting mutual investments, exchanging trade missions, and building partnerships between the business communities in Sharjah and Azerbaijan. During the business meeting hosted by the SCCI at its headquarters on Sunday, the two sides reviewed prospects of cooperation ...

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• 9 December

  Emirates Flight Catering to serve New Zealand pavilion at Expo 2020

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Flight Catering, part of The Emirates Group and one of the world’s largest caterers, has been selected to lead the hospitality and operations for the New Zealand pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The New Zealand pavilion restaurant, part of New Zealand’s expansive 2,000sqm Expo 2020 presence, will be central to the country’s participation at Expo ...

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• 9 December

  Etisalat launches new plans for its postpaid customers

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etisalat on Sunday announced the launch of ‘Freedom’, its all-new postpaid plans. The new plans come with the freedom to choose from non-contract or a one-year contract plan offering customers the simplicity, flexibility and great benefits. For the first time in UAE, with Etisalat’s ‘Freedom’ plans customers will no longer have to sign a contract ...

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• 9 December

  Sharjah Airport implements new baggage rules

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport Authority announced the implementation of new baggage rules at Sharjah Airport. The new rules, which will include luggage specifications, will boost operational performance, reduce improper baggage handling and enhance the airport’s competitiveness in the region. The Sharjah Airport notified the representatives of all airlines operating at the Airport about the new policy, and informed them ...

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• 9 December

  Abu Dhabi wins bid to host Unido conference in 2019

  

  VIENNA / WAM Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), General Conference, the organisation’s supreme policy-making organ which convenes every two years. The announcement was made following a vote by the 53 member states of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) at their 46th annual meeting in Vienna where they convened to ...

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• 9 December

  UAE-India conference tackle ways to counter terrorism, extremism

  New Delhi / WAM A two-day conference to address the root causes of radicalisation and terrorism has provided a shot in the arm to cooperation between the UAE and India against these twin dangers to civilised society and in providing security. The conference was organised during the weekend by the Policy Perspectives Foundation of New Delhi. The conference expressed appreciation ...

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• 9 December

  Sharjah announces 600 jobs in AED25.7bn budget for 2019

  

  Sharjah / WAM The Emirate of Sharjah has announced a budget with total expenses of AED25.7 billion for 2019, marking a 10 percent growth in comparison to its 2018 budget. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the spending for 2019, which will see an increase in spending on public ...

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• 9 December

  Senaat lists $300mn sukuk on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), together with General Holding Corporation (Senaat), on Sunday rang the market opening bell to celebrate the listing of the first tranche of Senaat sukuk. Valued at $300 million (AED1.1 billion), it is the first of its kind dual listing between the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and London Stock Exchange. The sukuk ...

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• 9 December

  NBF awarded ‘Best Islamic Window – UAE’

  Dubai / WAM National Bank of Fujairah (NBF), announced on Sunday that NBF Islamic has retained the ‘Best Islamic Window – UAE’ accolade for the third consecutive year at the Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2018. Hosted by CPI Financial, the Islamic Business and Finance Awards recognises the efforts of business leaders as they seek to promote their organisation’s Shari’a ...

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• 9 December

  11.58mn tourists visit Dubai in first 9 months of 2018

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai remains on track to becoming the most visited city for global travel, business and events, according to the latest visitation figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). The emirate welcomed 11.58 million visitors in the first three quarters of 2018, with India retaining its position as Dubai’s leading source market, followed ...

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