ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Caspar Veldkamp on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a phone call today, Sheikh Abdullah and Veldkamp discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in a manner that serves the joint interests of ...
Read More »Beautyworld’s new market report presents ground-breaking insight into the past, present and future of Middle East’s beauty industry
DUBAI / GULF TIME Beautyworld’s extensive and insightful new report, in collaboration with BeautyMatter, provides industry professionals with all-new research, core data and intelligence into the Middle East’s fast-growing beauty industry for the first time. With the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) beauty and personal care industry currently valued at $46 billion and projected to reach $60 billion by ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi Airports, Groupe ADP extend partnership to enhance advanced air mobility infrastructure in emirate
ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Airports and Groupe ADP have extended their partnership to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure in the emirate. The partnership extension will focus on the operation of ground infrastructure for AAM services in Abu Dhabi. Building on the agreement signed at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022, which focused on collaborative planning and development, the decision ...
Read More »UN praises UAE’s role in supporting global humanitarian efforts
ABU DHABI/WAM On Monday, the United Arab Emirates celebrates global humanitarian work, honouring the courage, dedication, and resilience of hundreds of thousands of volunteers and humanitarian professionals worldwide. Amid ongoing conflicts and devastating natural disasters, the UAE reaffirms its commitment to providing essential humanitarian assistance and supporting affected communities. The role played by the UAE in supporting humanitarian efforts is ...
Read More »Sharjah Coop continues its ‘Back-to-School’ campaign with offering scholarships and other valuable prizes
SHARJAH/GULF TIME Sharjah Coop announced the continuation of its ‘Back-to-School’ campaign, which runs from August 8 until September 8, to provide parents and students with all school supplies as the new academic year approaches. The campaign comes as part of the Coop’s efforts to support consumers, especially Gold Card holders and Coop’s shareholders, as well as members of the ‘My ...
Read More »FTA organises 40 events in six months to raise awareness about Corporate Tax compliance
ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) intensified its awareness activities and events this year, organised to highlight the importance, objectives, procedures, and requirements for complying with the Corporate Tax Law, which came into effect last year and applies to financial years beginning on or after 1st June 2023. In a press release issued today, the FTA revealed that the ...
Read More »Ru’ya, Careers UAE 2024: Pioneering the future of work for young UAE Nationals
DUBAI/WAM The future of work for Emirati youth will be at the heart of this year’s Ru’ya, Careers UAE (Ru’ya), the leading recruitment, skills development and networking forum empowering young Emiratis, which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 24th-26th September 2024. Under the theme “[YOU]th Can”, the 23rd edition of Ru’ya will focus on youth empowerment, the ...
Read More »ADIHEX 2024 begins 31 August showcasing Emirati heritage, fishing traditions
ABU DHABI/WAM The 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 will take place from 31st August to 8th September, 2024, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the exhibition will feature ...
Read More »Dubai Chambers, China Construction Bank sign MoU to boost trade, investment
DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Construction Bank (CCB) – DIFC Branch to promote investment cooperation and strengthen joint efforts to support Chinese companies wishing to expand in the Dubai market. The MoU is aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise between both parties to enhance the support available to businesses and ...
Read More »Under patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai to host annual World Congress of the World Free Zones Organisation in September
DUBAI/WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai is set to host the 10th edition of the annual World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) World Congress. The event will take place in Madinat Jumeirah from 23-25 September, under the theme ‘Zones and ...
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