May, 2017

• 29 May

  DoF Abu Dhabi processed 26 tenders worth AED5bn in Q1

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi (DoF) has announced that the ‘Al Maqta’a bidding hall’ processed 26 tenders for seven government entities in Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of 2017, worth over AED 5 billion. The capital and operational project tenders managed by Al Maqta’a during the first quarter of 2017, included service, ...

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• 29 May

  Sheraa facilitates Tawseel’s launch in Sharjah

  

  Sharjah / Emirates Business Adding to its portfolio of new businesses successfully making their way into the industry, Sheraa has facilitated the launch of ‘Tawseel’ (‘delivery’ in Arabic) – a food delivery service helping restaurants keep up with delivery requests without disruption in service. The startup operates with a fleet of eleven delivery bikes, including a Honda CBR 600 bike ...

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• 29 May

  Dubai Chamber honours top performing SME exporters

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted on Sunday a special ceremony at its head office to recognise member companies that have demonstrated outstanding export performance during the first four months of 2017. The exclusive SME Exporter of the Month gathering honoured four companies that operate in the trade sector. Al Bahrain Jewellers LLC was ...

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• 29 May

  wasl properties launches art contests to celebrate creativity of Ramadan

  

  Dubai / Emirates Business wasl properties – Dubai’s leading property management and development company – is celebrating creativity of the holy month, with special Ramadan Art competitions that reward artistic flair with exceptional prizes. The annual competitions welcome participation from all ages, with a painting challenge for children and a photography contest for adults. The entries will be displayed online ...

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• 29 May

  ACC wins international safety awards for four sites in UAE

  

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business ACC won four highly regarded International Safety Awards for its work at Meena Tower and the ACC Plant Department in Abu Dhabi, and Fountain Views and Sky View in Dubai. The Merit Awards were presented by the British Safety Council in recognition of the company’s success in establishing a strong health and safety culture across ...

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• 29 May

  MoE raises awareness of private sector on EU’s GDPR

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The Ministry of Economy (MoE) emphasized its commitment towards raising the awareness of the UAE’s private sector regarding the latest policies, legislations and administrative procedures adopted by the international community and trading partners. Through this, the Ministry aims to develop a new and integrated outlook on international markets inclusive of their current challenges and opportunities. This ...

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• 29 May

  SCA, ADX seminar highlights regulations on short-selling

  Abu Dhabi / WAM A seminar on disseminating awareness about short selling regulations has been organised recently by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The seminar is part of SCA’s efforts to enhance investors’ knowledge of financial mechanics and systems that are conducive to optimising trading performance and enlarge and upgrade ...

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• 29 May

  Emirates makes key management changes across Middle East

  

  Dubai / WAM Emirates announced that it has made three key management movements within its commercial and cargo operations team in the Middle East. The changes place UAE National talent in key positions that will enhance the airline’s commercial and cargo presence in the region. All of the appointments will be effective from June 1. Commenting on the announcement, Thierry ...

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• 29 May

  DXB registers 9.2% passenger growth

  

  Dubai / WAM Dubai International Airport (DXB), welcomed more than 7.6 million passengers in April, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Monday. Passenger numbers reached 7,622,946 in April, up 9.2 per cent compared to 6,979,063 recorded during the same month in 2016. Following four months of robust growth, the year to date traffic reached ...

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• 29 May

  Bee’ah launches new technology firm EvoTeq

  

  Sharjah / WAM Bee’ah, Sharjah’s pioneering environmental management company, has announced the launch of a new company, EvoTeq, and signed two new business agreements in its quest to deliver innovative tech-based solutions to combat pressing issues faced by the region. The signing ceremonies and announcements took place during Bee’ah’s participation in the SAP Innovation Day at the Al Jawaher Reception ...

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