19-03-2019 Media in\ Dubai The Board of Directors of the Emirates Bankers Union (EBU) discussed at its first meeting this year the latest developments in the banking sector in the UAE and ways to accelerate the digital transformation in the sector. The meeting, chaired by HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, …
Read More »Dubai Economic City reviews consumer-friendly standards
19-03-2019 Media in\ Dubai The Department of Trade Control and Consumer Protection at the Department of Economic Development in Dubai organized a workshop on consumer-friendly standards in the presence of major outlets and business groups in Dubai. The workshop aimed at explaining to the business community about the criteria to …
Read More »4.17% interest rate on long-term trade-offs during the last quarter of 2018
19-03-2019 Media in\ Abu Dhabi Interest rates on long-term swaps on the 10-year dirham were 4.17 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to 3.9 percent in the first half of the same year, according to figures released by the UAE Central Bank. After peaking at 4.42% in the …
Read More »Abdullah Bin Salem Al Qassimi inaugurates “Real Estate Investment Exhibition” ICERS 2019 “
19-03-2019 Media in\ Sharjah Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the sixth edition of the exhibition “Real Estate Investment”, organized …
Read More »AED 8.2 billion Abu Dhabi Pearl Trade through 2018
19-03-2019 Media in\ Abu Dhabi The Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s trade in pearls, precious stones and precious metals witnessed a good activity during 2018, raising the total value to 8.2 billion dirhams, an increase of about 5% compared to 7.84 billion dirhams in 2017. According to the figures released by …
Read More »DP World and Romania Extend Operational Contract for Container Terminal Management in Constanza until 2049
19-03-2019 Media in \Bucharest DP World and the Romanian Ministry of Transport have agreed to extend their operational contract on the management of the container terminal at the port of Constanta, Romania, for a period of 30 years until 2049. The agreement, which was attended by HE Dr. Ahmed Abdulla …
Read More »The products of 19 countries receive the UAE quality mark
16-03-2019 Media in \Abu Dhabi 19 countries have received the UAE quality mark for its 314 products since the beginning of this year within the framework of the mark system granted by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology “specifications”. This step reflects the ability of the production lines of …
Read More »Emerging companies in the UAE account for 88% of total investments in the Middle East
16-03-2019 Media in\ Dubai Emerging companies in the United Arab Emirates received 88% of the total value of deals in the Middle East in the emerging-market sector. Domestic services, e-commerce and financial services accounted for 44% of the total transaction value, while the remaining deals were for logistics, 9.3%, software, …
Read More »Ajman Chamber signs MoU with Franchise Association to enhance cooperation
16-03-2019 Media in\ Ajman Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Directors of the Franchise Association 2019 to enhance mutual cooperation, develop franchise activities, participate in various events and provide services in the fields of innovation …
Read More »Dubai Economic Development Company is developing 14 new businesses in the field of boosting local food production
16-03-2019 Media in\ Dubai The Commercial Registration and Licensing Sector of the Department of Economic Development (DED) has introduced 14 new business activities in the field of agricultural and local aquaculture development, in addition to a number of vital sectors, bringing the total number of commercial activities to more than …
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