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Dubai’s external trade up ten times to Dhs1.271tr since 2000

The non-oil external trade of Dubai has increased about ten times between 2000 and 2019 rising from Dhs143 billion in 2000 to Dhs1.271 trillion in 2019. In the first half of 2020, Dubai trade made around Dhs551 billion,

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UAE continues to shine as a beacon of prosperity and achievements

The UAE has become a symbol of prosperity and achievements in the past 49 years. Today the adorable country is celebrating its 49th National Day. Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Business Women

01 Dec 2020

Emirates marches ahead due to progressive regulatory reforms

The 49th National Day is a glorious occasion that makes everyone living in the UAE feel proud of the country’s achievements. Wesam Lootah, CEO of the Smart Dubai Government Establishment, told Gulf Today

01 Dec 2020

Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports, re-exports up 62.5 per cent

The non-oil exports and re-exports of Abu Dhabi touched Dhs32.8 billion mark between a period from June to August 2020, showing an upward trend by 62.5 per cent compared to Dhs20.2 billion recorded between March and May this year,

30 Nov 2020

Breakbulk to empower, nurture aspiring women professionals

Breakbulk Middle East, the GCC’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event, has continually played an active role in increasing the participation of women in key areas in the industry.

30 Nov 2020

Abu Dhabi to exhibit 88 digital initiatives and innovative projects

The Abu Dhabi Government’s participation in Gitex Technology Week 2020, taking place until December 10th at the Dubai World Trade Centre, features the attendance of 23 government entities in addition to academic institutions and a group

29 Nov 2020

Dubai launches world’s first contactless payment ecosystem

The Emirates Payment Services has announced the launch of Empay, the world’s first contactless instant credit lifestyle payment ecosystem. Empay, designed and developed within the UAE’s Smart Government programme framework, is a payment

29 Nov 2020

Physical B2B event serves as a catalyst for investment in Dubai

Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit, a special one-off edition of the annual event, successfully delivered over 100 hours of important industry-specific talks as key real estate ecosystem representatives converged to stimulate business, make meaningful

29 Nov 2020

New facility launched to promote entrepreneurship and innovation

Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the launch of the first certified free zone business incubator in Amity University Dubai. The new facility, launched

29 Nov 2020

New era of connectivity between India and Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK Airport) on Friday welcomed the first scheduled SpiceJet passenger flight, with the aircraft’s arrival heralding the commencement of both a new phase of operations for the UAE transport

27 Nov 2020

UAE leads by adopting tech in realty sector

The UAE has taken a leadership role in the Middle East region in technology adoption in real estate sector. Dubai has largely been responsible for changing the mindset when it comes to adopting new technologies.

27 Nov 2020

Investment in edutech industry touches record $18.7 billion mark

According to a recent report, investment in the edutech industry climbed from $16.3 billion in 2018 to $18.7 billion last year, reflecting a steady growth in the second consecutive year.

27 Nov 2020

Adnoc awards $519m contract to identify, explore new resources

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced on Thursday, the award of a contract worth up to $519 million (Dhs1.9 billion) to further expand the scope of the world’s largest combined three-dimensional (3D) onshore and offshore seismic survey,

26 Nov 2020

Forum discusses important issues impacting today’s financial sector

Government FinTech Forum which took place as part of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival 2020 discussed the important issues impacting today’s financial sector, as well as promote cross-border collaboration.

25 Nov 2020

New ownership law will encourage entrepreneurs to start new ventures

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree overhauling foreign ownership rules of commercial companies. The first of a kind in the GCC region, the 100% ownership of the business in the UAE

24 Nov 2020

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