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Jafza showcases wide range of incentives at Gulfood 2020

The Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) - key trade facilitator of DP World, UAE Region - is showcasing its incentives for companies as well as its sustained role as the leading contributor to Dubai’s F&B trade, at Gulfood 2020, which opened on February 16, marking its 25th anniversary.

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Japan’s economy shrinks at the fastest pace in six years

Japan’s fourth quarter GDP shrinks much faster than expected and its economy shrank at the fastest pace in almost six years in the December quarter as a sales tax hike hit consumer and business spending,

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Gold eases from near 2-week high on China stimulus

Gold prices on Monday eased from a near two-week high, as a monetary policy intervention by China’s central bank to limit the economic impact from the coronavirus outbreak reassured investors and boosted demand for higher-risk assets.

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GM to sell Thailand plant in latest restructuring of its global business

General Motors Co said it would wind down its Australian and New Zealand operations and sell a Thailand plant in the latest restructuring of its global business, costing the US auto maker $1.1 billion.

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VP lauds World Bank’s efforts in promoting economic growth

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received on Sunday, the President of the World Bank Group, David Malpass and an accompanying delegation,

16 Feb 2020

Abu Dhabi’s Dhs50 billion investment on track

From instant licences and incubators, to affordable school places and art springing up all over town, Abu Dhabi’s Dhs 50 billion (US$13.6 biillion) programme Ghadan 21 is accelerating Abu Dhabi’s development as a place where businesses,

16 Feb 2020

Global Food & Beverage sector reaches over $7.2 trillion mark

The global Food & Beverage (F&B) sector seeks to keep pace with changing consumer habits and spiraling spending, which now stands at more than $7.2 trillion annually, according to the Gulfood 2020 Industry Outlook Report.

16 Feb 2020

Carmakers look to resume China output after virus forced closures

Carmakers look to resume China output after virus forced closures. Toyota to resume China output at three plants next week. Toyota Motor Corp said it plans to resume output at three of its four main auto plants in China next week.

16 Feb 2020

NAMA and Shams join forces to enrich women-owned businesses

NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has been doing a lot to enhance the status of women. It is making earnest efforts to promote gender equity and inclusive economic and social growth.

16 Feb 2020

UAE and UK to strengthen trade relations after Brexit

As the UK reshapes its future trade policy during the post-Brexit transition period, the UAE — UK’s largest export market in the Middle East and the 13th biggest globally — has become one of its first trade allies to reaffirm its commitment in trade relations.

16 Feb 2020

China must keep economic order while battling coronavirus: Xi

China must make every effort to maintain economic and social control as it battles the coronavirus epidemic, and avoid causing panic that could lead to secondary “disasters,” President Xi Jinping told senior officials earlier this month.

15 Feb 2020

US increasing tariffs on Airbus planes to 15 per cent

The United States is increasing tariffs on Airbus planes imported from Europe to 15 per cent beginning March 18, authorities announced on Friday. The duties have been at 10 per cent since October, when Washington hit $7.5 billion in European products with tariffs.

15 Feb 2020

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VP lauds World Bank’s efforts in promoting economic growth

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Global Food & Beverage sector reaches over $7.2 trillion mark

The global Food & Beverage (F&B) sector seeks to keep pace with changing consumer habits and spiraling spending, which now stands at more than $7.2 t...

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NAMA and Shams join forces to enrich women-owned businesses

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Japan’s economy shrinks at the fastest pace in six years

Japan’s fourth quarter GDP shrinks much faster than expected and its economy shrank at the fastest pace in almost six years in the December quarter as...

6 hours ago

Gold eases from near 2-week high on China stimulus

Gold prices on Monday eased from a near two-week high, as a monetary policy intervention by China’s central bank to limit the economic impact from the...

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GM to sell Thailand plant in latest restructuring of its global business

General Motors Co said it would wind down its Australian and New Zealand operations and sell a Thailand plant in the latest restructuring of its globa...

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Carmakers look to resume China output after virus forced closures

Carmakers look to resume China output after virus forced closures. Toyota to resume China output at three plants next week. Toyota Motor Corp said it ...

16 Feb 2020

China must keep economic order while battling coronavirus: Xi

China must make every effort to maintain economic and social control as it battles the coronavirus epidemic, and avoid causing panic that could lead t...

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US increasing tariffs on Airbus planes to 15 per cent

The United States is increasing tariffs on Airbus planes imported from Europe to 15 per cent beginning March 18, authorities announced on Friday. The ...

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US industrial production falls 0.3% in January on Boeing woes

US industrial production fell 0.3 per cent in January as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and Boeing Co cut production of c...

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Polish inflation accelerates to highest point since 2011

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