November, 2018

• 19 November

  Seminar held to foster development of SMEs

  

  ABU DHABI / WAM The National Programme for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, the executive arm of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economy, organised an introductory workshop, in cooperation with European Business Network of the European Commission. The workshop, which was attended by over 25 representatives of funding institutions and organisations that support ...

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• 19 November

  Uber set to resume services in Abu Dhabi

  Emirates Business Uber announced on Monday the re-launch of its services in the UAE capital, in collaboration with Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi — represented by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) — to offer convenient and reliable transportation solutions across the Emirate with a push of a button. The announcement followed the signing of an agreement between Uber and ...

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• 19 November

  Oman merger to create oil refining-to-trading giant

  

  Bloomberg The largest Persian Gulf producer that’s not an Opec member is combining state-run oil investment and refining companies to form a business that spans pumping crude and natural gas to processing and trading fuels. Government-owned Oman Oil Co and Oman Oil Refineries & Petroleum Industries Co (Orpic) named Musab Abdullah Al Mahruqi as chief executive officer of the merged ...

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• 19 November

  ADFD finances mobile training unit in Guinea

  

  Conakry / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has financed the construction of the $1.5 million Mobile Training Unit. Aiming to enhance the employability of young Guineans in Boke, one of the country’s resource-rich provinces, the Mobile Training Unit falls in-line with the national priorities outlined by the Guinean government. ...

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• 19 November

  Mideast’s largest construction event begins on November 26

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business The largest construction event in the Middle East, The Big 5, returns with a brand new look and mission to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from November 26-29. Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Construction”, the 39th edition of The Big 5 will introduce never seen before technologies and innovative solutions, organisers dmg events ...

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• 19 November

  dnata launches operations at Los Angeles Airport

  

  Los Angeles / Emirates Business dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to expand in the United States. The company has launched operations at Los Angeles International Airport and now provides quality and reliable ground handling and cargo services at 20 airports in the country. To establish operations in Los Angeles, dnata has invested $8 million in ...

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• 19 November

  DLD adds new services to Ejari smart app

  Dubai / Emirates Business As part of its efforts to provide modern services and ensure customer satisfaction, Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced a new development through the completion of ‘The Development Initiative’ for the lease self-registration service by adding new services to the Ejari smart application. Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, said: “This step is important in ...

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• 19 November

  30 global experts to take part at Sharjah FDI Forum 2018

  

  SHARJAH / WAM Over 500 business leaders and 30 industry experts, chief executives and decision-makers representing the region and the world will lead discussions at the fourth Sharjah FDI Forum. Taking place on December 10-11 in Sharjah, under the theme, ‘Shaping the Future of Economies’, the Forum will see global experts cover corporate investment strategies, expansion opportunities, and explore the ...

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• 19 November

  Russia seeks help from US as it presses new Browder charges

  

  Bloomberg Russia levied new charges against US-born investor and Kremlin critic Bill Browder, stepping up a quest that has gotten little traction in the West with a call to the US to investigate claims shareholders in his fund used illegal profits from Russia to fund contributions to the Democratic Party. Once one of the country’s largest foreign fund managers, Browder ...

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• 19 November

  French fuel protests continue for third day

  Bloomberg Protests against gasoline taxes in France continued for a third day on Monday with sporadic actions around the country, according to media reports. Depots near Rennes, La Rochelle, and Marseille were being obstructed, France Bleu radio reported. A highway to Belgium, as well as highway stretches near Belfort in the east and Lyon in the south were also being ...

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