March, 2018

• 28 March

  Dubai forum explores prospects for greater regional integration

  Dubai / WAM The ‘Arab Trade and Export Finance Conference,’ hosted in Dubai by Dubai Exports, in partnership with the Arab Federation for Industrial Exports Development (AFIED), has emphasised the importance of financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and facilitating their access to international markets. The conference, attended by 130 delegates representing Arab, regional and international businesses, discussed global trade, ...

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• 28 March

  Stocks fall as tech tumbles, dollar gains

  

  Bloomberg US stocks fell, pushed lower by megacap tech shares as they extended losses following a sharp selloff Tuesday afternoon. The dollar rose while Treasuries rallied as data showed American economic growth beat estimates. Volatility spiked as the Nasdaq 100 Index retreated, with Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. among the biggest losers. The gauge is heading for its fifth straight ...

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• 28 March

  Saudi stocks pull back before FTSE decision

  

  Reuters Saudi Arabia’s stock market pulled back because of profit-taking on Wednesday ahead of a decision by index compiler FTSE Russell on whether to upgrade Riyadh to emerging market status, while most other regional bourses were also weak. The Saudi index has surged in recent weeks on expectations of a positive decision by FTSE on Wednesday. If MSCI also decides ...

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• 28 March

  Mohammed attends Post-Position Draw of Dubai World Cup

  

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the Post-Position Draw for the Dubai World Cup 2018, which will take place on March 31, at Meydan Race Course in Dubai. His Highness welcomed the Dubai World Cup’s guests to the UAE, adding that the Cup ...

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• 28 March

  AED60mn invested to enhance air traffic management in Dubai

  Dubai / WAM His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), has affirmed that 2017 has been an exceptional and ground breaking year in the history of Dubai Air Navigation Services, revealing that the organisation has achieved three strategic projects that are of paramount significance to the Aviation ...

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• 28 March

  Technology is misused by powers of darkness to control young generations

  

  SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah on Wednesday opened the 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), at the Sharjah Expo Centre. “New technologies represent a dangerous weapon that is being misused by powers of darkness to control young generations,” HH Dr Sheikh Sultan said in his inaugural ...

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• 28 March

  IGCF highlights importance of nation’s competitiveness

  

  SHARJAH / WAM The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), which kicked-off on Wednesday at the Expo Sharjah Centre, hosted an introductory lecture for chairmen, heads of government departments and local authorities in Sharjah about the basic concepts of a nation’s reputation and how to create it, as well as to highlight the importance of competitiveness. The workshop was attended by ...

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• 28 March

  JMA group to open 20 supermarkets in Dubai

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business JMA group on Tuesday announced that it will open a chain of twenty supermarkets in Dubai by the end of 2018 with an initial investment of AED 60 million, creating an estimated over 1,000 jobs in the country. The group will invest further to open over 100 more convenience stores across UAE, GCC and Asia by ...

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• 28 March

  DBWC, METIS join forces to break barriers for women in business

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), the UAE’s leading platform for the personal and professional development of women in the emirate and beyond, and UAE-grown management consultancy (METIS), have joined forces to equip women across the country with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the region’s complex business landscape. The introduction of Value Added Tax ...

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• 28 March

  ADM issues 210 offences against construction firms

  ABU DHABI / WAM Al Wathba Municipal Centre of the Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), conducted an inspection campaign in Al Faya Industrial Area to monitor temporary construction sites, reduce debris, and urge owners to adhere to the public safety standards as per the Buildings Regulation Law No. 04 of 1983 and its executive regulations. During the campaign, the municipal inspectors ...

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