September, 2017

• 9 September

  DFP to build AED1.35bn China-UAE  food industrial cluster in Dubai

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Food Park (DFP), the region’s largest specialised zone dedicated to serving the rapidly growing food sector, signed an AED1.35 billion investment agreement with Ningxia Forward Fund Management Company on Saturday to build a world-class China-UAE Food Industrial cluster in Dubai. The strategic agreement will consolidate China’s stake in the burgeoning Middle East food industry and expand ...

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• 9 September

  MOHAP warns people of fake cosmetic surgeons

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), issued a warning against cases of malpractice impacting patients in some medical centres and clinics that do not comply with the official health regulations. Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Public Health Policy and Licensing at the ministry, said, “Most of these procedures are being conducted by ...

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• 9 September

  UAE, Kazakhstan discuss economic, trade relations

  

  Astana / WAM Dr Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan, met Timur A. Kulibayev, Chairman of the KAZENERGY Association, in Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of boosting bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Kazakhstan in various fields, especially in the economy, trade, business, investment, tourism and infrastructure. Kulibayev praised ...

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• 9 September

  WGEO’s ‘financial sector platform’ to mobilise green investments

  BEIJING / WAM The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), unveiled the Financial Sector Platform, at the UN Headquarters in Beijing, with an objective to mobilise investments for energy-efficiency initiatives and programmes to support the shift towards a green economy. The organisation was launched by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ...

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• 9 September

  UAE most appealing country for GCC real estate investors

  Dubai / Emirates Business The UAE retained its number one position as the most appealing country to invest in real estate in the world for GCC residents, while Dubai is the most preferred city, according to new research. The latest Real Estate Barometer study, conducted in partnership between YouGov and Cityscape Global, asked GCC home buyers and real estate investors ...

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• 9 September

  Tawazun to attend DSEI 2017 in London

  

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun), will be attending the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI), from September 12-15 at ExCel London, UK. Tawazun is currently engaged in organising the UAE Pavilion at the DSEI 2017 in London. It will feature several companies, promoting their Made in UAE products and services, including Nimr Automotive, Abu Dhabi Ship ...

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• 9 September

  One billion riders used Dubai Metro in 8 years

  

  Dubai / WAM The Dubai Metro has broken the one billion passenger barrier, a top official of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said that the Dubai Metro, comprising the Red and Green lines, transported 1.028 billion passengers, since the launch of the service on ...

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• 9 September

  MAG PD’s investment value in UAE hits AED9.8 billion in H1

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business MAG Property Development (MAG PD), the property development arm of MAG Group, has announced that it will showcase five real estate projects at Cityscape Global 2017, the world-leading real estate exhibition that will take place at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) from September 11-13. Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, CEO of MAG Property Development, commented: “Our aim ...

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• 9 September

  Al Hilal Bank names new ‘head of compliance’

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Al Hilal Bank announced a new senior appointment at the leadership team level; Jasem AlHosani as the Head of Compliance, to further drive the Bank’s success and its future growth plans. Alex Coelho, Chief Executive Officer of Al Hilal Bank, stated: “Leading organizations are under an obligation to renew themselves in order to stay ahead. ...

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• 9 September

  SBA boosts its presence at Moscow, Indonesia Book fairs

  Dubai / Emirates Business Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), strengthened its presence on the global arena through its participation at the Moscow International Book Fair and the Indonesia International Book Fair. The authority used its involvement at the literary events to extend bridges of communication and develop channels of cooperation with a large number of publishers and intellectuals from Northern Eurasia ...

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