Media IN SHARJAH, 1st July, 2019 WAM The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, SAIF ZONE, host to 8,000 companies, recently held a business meeting in Abu Dhabi, participated by more than 80 investors and businessmen representing multinational companies from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and representatives of business councils operating in …
Read More »Asian shares rose on Monday-Ap report
Media IN TOKYO, July 01, 2019, SPA Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 2.1% to 21,729.97. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.4% to 6,648.10. South Korea’s Kospi was marginally higher at 2,131.05. Hong Kong’s markets were closed for a holiday. The Shanghai Composite rose 2.1% to 3,042.50. Benchmark crude oil rose $1.52 …
Read More »SAMI, Hanwha Sign MoA for Joint Venture Company in Saudi Arabia
Media IN Riyadh –SPA 3Oth-06-2019 Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) announced signing a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with South Korean Hanwha Group’s three units; namely Hanwha Corporation, Hanwha Defense, and Hanwha Systems, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. The agreement aims to explore the possibility of establishing a joint …
Read More »Bahrain Bourse Closes with a rise in points
Media IN Manamma, June 30, 2019, SPA Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 1,471.04 points marking an increase of 2.74 points above the previous closing. This increase was due to the rise in the Investment Sector, Services Sector and Hotels & Tourism Sector. Bahrain lslamic Index has closed at …
Read More »Etihad Airways launches larger aircraft as Asian routes enlarge
Media IN ABU DHABI 30th-06-2019 The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways has upgraded services on three key Asian routes this week, introducing larger aircraft to accommodate growing demand. Flights between the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and major two Chinese cities, Shanghai and Chengdu, have been upgraded …
Read More »Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Reduces its Trading Commission Fees by 50 Percent up to 90 Percent
Media IN DUBAI: 30th-06-2019 The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) said it will reduce its trading commission fees from July 1 by 50 per cent up to 90 per cent. ADX cost for annual transactions of less than Dh250 million will be 5 basis points (0.05 per cent) of the …
Read More »Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon pledge to make a digital shift
Media In /Amman June 30, The World Bank today announced its commitment to supporting Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon in realizing their vision and plans for digital transformation by providing the necessary resources and tools. Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon pledged to commit to digital transformation and provided road maps to support …
Read More »DIFC introduces business friendly and flexible regulatory regime for prescribed companies
Media IN Dubai: 30th-06-2019 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced a new business friendly regulatory framework for prescribed companies. Under the newly introduced regime, structures such as Intermediate Special Purpose Vehicles (ISPVs) and Special Purpose Companies (SPCs) will now be classified as prescribed companies. The new prescribed companies regime …
Read More »UAE to participate in World Economic Forum in China
Media IN DALIAN, China, 30th June, 2019 (WAM) The UAE Government will take part in the World Economic Forum held in Dalian, China, between 1st-3rd July, in the presence of more than 1,900 government officials, entrepreneurs and researchers from more than 100 countries. The forum focuses on a number of …
Read More »UAE exporters’ F&B products win awards for creativity in China
Media IN DUBAI, 30th June, 2019 (WAM) Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai, led a group of food and beverage companies in the UAE to SIAL China, the largest food event in Asia, as part of its strategy to promote diverse …
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