ABU DHAB, 4th August, 2019 (WAM) The total combined revenue of 50 companies listed on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai financial markets rose to AED33.73 billion in the first half of 2019, increasing by 14.7 percent compared to the same period in 2018. A survey conducted by the Emirates News …
Read More »UAE common electronic customs system to be implemented
ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2019 (WAM) In collaboration with local customs administrations, the Federal Customs Authority has initiated executive procedures to unify customs system across the UAE. The move is meant to authorise common customs electronic system within all local customs administrations and border zones to contribute to cementing the …
Read More »Sharjah Summer attracts more visitors
Sharjah, August 3, 2019 and WAM The Sharjah Summer Show, organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will be held annually with the entry of the second month, in light of the Chamber’s announcement of offering a range of incentive privileges to participating shop owners and shoppers. …
Read More »Over 30 countries confirm participation in RAK SME exhibition
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 3rd August, 2019 (WAM) So far 33 countries have confirmed their participation in the first and largest international exhibition for small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, which Ras Al Khaimah will host next November, organisers said. Mohamed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the RAK Chamber of Commerce and …
Read More »Etihad Airways launches Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Lagos
Abu Dhabi 02-08-2019 / WAM Etihad Airways has launched its 787-9 Dreamliner to Lagos this morning on its first flight from Abu Dhabi. Flight EY673 was launched from Abu Dhabi International Airport at 2:35 am and arrived at 7:10 local time. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a two-tier system, has 299 …
Read More »UAE accounts for 34.7% of Japan’s oil needs
Tokyo 03-08-2019 / WAM Japan imported 28.899 million barrels of crude oil from the UAE in June 2019, according to Japan’s Energy and Natural Resources Agency. According to the agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the proportion of oil imports from the UAE amounted to …
Read More »CBUAE cuts interest rates on Certificates of Deposits as of Thursday
Abu Dhabi, August 1, 2019 WAM The Central Bank of the UAE,CBUAE, announced that, effective, Thursday 1st August 2019, it will lower interest rates applied to the issuance of its Certificates of Deposits in line with the decrease in interest rates on US Dollar, following the Federal Reserve Board’s decision. …
Read More »“Abu Dhabi Market” reaches the IDC finals for smart cities
Abu Dhabi 30-07-2019 / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has been awarded the IDC Middle East Smart Cities Award at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai with more than 63 teams from eight Arab countries competing in various fields of technology, education, health, environment and occupational safety. …
Read More »AED 600 million to enrich business and festivals in Abu Dhabi within “Tomorrow 21”
Abu Dhabi 30-07-2019 The Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi announced the allocation of a budget of 600 million dirhams to enrich business activities and major festivals in Abu Dhabi. The new budget is one of the strategic initiatives launched by the Department within the framework of the …
Read More »Etihad Airways increases daily flights to London
Abu Dhabi 30-07-2019 Etihad Airways has announced that it will increase its flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport and London Heathrow International Airport with the launch of a fourth annual round-the-year flight from 27 October 2019. The new day-to-day flight came after the seasonal service, which was launched during the …
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