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Dubai Chamber and DAFZA Collaborate to Connect Digital Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 05, 2020: Dubai’s ease of doing business is expected to improve further following Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s announcement that it is cooperating with Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) to connect the two organizations’ digital services. Under the terms of the new partnership, companies can register as Dubai Chamber members, or renew their existing membership, through DAFZA’s digital platform. The strategic move aims to enhance and expand digital services available to Dubai Chamber member companies and the wider business community in Dubai amid heightened demand due to the COVID-19 ......Read More

Sunday, July 5, 2020

H.E. Vipul Flags Off UAE's First Ever Individually Sponsored Flight to India

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 04, 2020: H.E.Vipul, Consul General, Consulate of India, Dubai, handed over the air ticket to Ms Athira Narayanan, who was without any job and income for the past three months. She was one of the passengers of the special chartered flight from Dubai to Kochi ......Read More

Saturday, July 4, 2020

20 Million Etihad Guest Miles Donated to Support Refugees Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 02, 2020: Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, launched a campaign on 5 April 2020 to encourage members to donate their Etihad Guest Miles to support the prevention and response efforts in view of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in refugee settings. An initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) globally and with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) in the Middle East, every Etihad Guest Mile donated has supported basic infection control and adequate containment measures. Since the launch of the campaign, generous Etihad Guest members donated over 10 million ......Read More

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Abu Dhabi University Students Develop Quarantine Tracking App

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 01, 2020: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) students have succeeded in developing a quarantine tracking mobile application for COVID-19. This project offered students the opportunity to put their technology skills to the test while contributing to the fight against COVID-19. The application is based on the ......Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Making That Giant Leap for Humankind - The Hope Probe Mission to the Red Planet the Latest Debate i ...

Live digital session with H.E. Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and Dr. Farouk El-Baz, NASA space scientist and geologist Moderated live from Japan by Salem AlMarri, Head of the UAE Astronaut Programme, MBRSC United Arab Emirates – 1 July 2020: The imminent Hope Probe mission to Mars wll be the subject under ......Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Dubai Customs Organizes Regional Interactive Anti-drug Workshop

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 01, 2020: Dubai Customs joined the world in celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking, which is observed on 26th June every year. The Government organization organized a regional interactive workshop under the auspices of HE Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director ......Read More

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Dubai Chamber's Give and Gain 2020 Attracts record Participation

- Over 800 employees dedicated 15,000 hours during the virtual corporate volunteering initiative in the midst of COVID 19, benefitting over 50,000 individuals - Remote Volunteering activities included digital life skills sessions for children, learning and development webinars for youth and robotics ......Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Dubai Rental Disputes Center Adds New Payment Channels

• Bin Mejren: Advancing digital transformation and integrating services between the public and private sectors • Abdulqader Musa: The new channels facilitate procedures for customers and reduce paperwork Dubai, UAE, 30 June 2020: In line with the directives of the UAE government towards becoming a smart ......Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Dubai Customs' Coastal Centers deals with 5,700 dhows and vessels in 5 months

Dubai – 29 June 2020: Three customs centers (Hamriya, Creek and Deira Wharfage) at Dubai Customs have dealt with 5,700 traditional dhows and vessels in the last 5 months of 2020. The positive figures, during what has been a testing time, reflects a resilient economy that maintains diversity, even during crises. The customs ......Read More

Monday, June 29, 2020

Al Adil Trading

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 28, 2020: Dr. Dhananjay (Jay) Datar, Chairman & Managing Director of Al Adil Trading has already facilitated the return of more than 1000 Indians to their home country. He has borne the complete ticket expense and COVID testing fees, apart from food kit for over 1000 Indians from the ......Read More

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Mo'asher index value Hits outstanding six-month numbers in May 2020

● The Official Dubai House Price Monthly Index saw a rise of 0.54 per cent as the index value moved from 1.115 to 1.121, a rise of 0.006 points ● In May 2020, Dubai Land Department recorded 1,440 transactions worth AED 2.47 billion ● 66.5 per cent of these transactions were in the off-plan market and 33.5 per cent in the ......Read More

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Dubai Electronic Security Center Holds the Fourth Annual Meeting With Strategic Dubai Government Par ...

32 government entities participating in the Dubai Government Excellence Program Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 28, 2020: In support of the continuous efforts towards securing the cyberspace in the Emirate of Dubai, the Dubai Cyber Security Center (DESC) held the fourth annual meeting with government entities in the Emirate of ......Read More

Sunday, June 28, 2020
Dubai Customs Announces Seizures of the Year on International Day Against Drug Abuse

Dubai – 27 June 2020: On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed on 26th June every year, Dubai Customs announced its seizures during the past months of the year. These included a seizure of 6.758kg of cocaine concealed in a suitcase and jacket of a lady coming from an African country. ......Read More

Saturday, June 27, 2020

FOAP Donates Various Medical Equipment to Al Qassimi Hospital

Sharjah, June 24, 2020: As part of its initiatives to support the efforts of the UAE’s health institutions, as well as to provide the financial and moral support to arthritis patients, the Friends of Arthritis Patients Society (FOAP) of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) yesterday donated 21 wheelchairs to Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah. The initiative is one of a series of initiatives made by FOAP to support Al Qassimi Hospital. This includes the donation of Bone Densitometry (DEXA, DXA) worth AED 550,000, the contribution of AED 900,000 to developing the physiotherapy unit, the donation of AED 50,000 to provide 50 wheelchairs, ......Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Dubai Chamber launches CSR programme to help SMEs in Dubai navigate Covid-19

• Dubai Chamber Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) Programme pairs large corporations with SMEs that require ongoing support and professional advice as they address new challenges • First-of-its-kind programme aims to create a business support ecosystem and platform that builds stronger links between large companies and SMEs in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2020: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the launch of its Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) Programme, a CSR initiative designed to help SMEs in Dubai navigate new challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, by pairing them with large ......Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the International Fund for Houbara Conservation J ...

Collaboration will leverage IFHC’s leadership in Houbara conservation to enhance international dialogue Abu Dhabi, UAE — 21 June 2020: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), the global leader in pre-emptive species conservation, and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) entered into a new collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is aimed at enhancing efforts to conserve the Houbara bustard, an emblematic species in Arabian culture. The signing of the MoU will see IFHC lend its proficiency in developing uniform standards, procedures, and mechanisms in promoting ......Read More

Sunday, June 21, 2020
Serco Middle East Appoints New Managing Director for Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram

21st June 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Public Services Company Serco Middle East has appointed Wallace Weatherill as its new Managing Director, a role in which he will spearhead the operations of the largest automated transport system in the region the Dubai Metro as well as the Dubai Tram in collaboration with the Roads and ......Read More

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Dubai Customs Frontline Heroes Vow to Continue Selfless Efforts

Dubai – 20 June 2020: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council posted a video on his Instagram account expressing appreciation for the exceptional efforts of COVID-19 frontline workers. The message has raised the morals of Dubai Customs ......Read More

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Stop and Help Dads Honour Dad by feeding another family in his name this Father's Day

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 16, 2020: Sunday 21 June is Father’s Day. Dads are often so difficult to buy for – but not this year! Kindness exchange Stop and Help provides the perfect solution. The greatest accolade any child could pay a loving father is to celebrate his role as provider by providing for ......Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

City Football Group Introduces Cityzens Giving for Recovery

CITY FOOTBALL GROUP INTRODUCES CITYZENS GIVING FOR RECOVERY TWELVE MONTH GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO HELP COMMUNITIES GET BACK ON THEIR FEET • Campaign will mobilise CFG’s nine clubs, thousands of staff, players, coaches and millions of fans for recovery • CFG has already committed close to £1m of donations, in-kind support and loaning of facilities to COVID-19 emergency effort. • Recovery campaign aims to deliver a minimum of another £1m of funding and support, including backing nine recovery-linked projects near to each of CFG’s clubs • The Group enables every member of staff to donate a day’s work to volunteer • ......Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
L'oréal Middle East Launches UAE Solidarity Programme to Support the Nation's COVID-19 Relief Effort ...

 AED 4 million of essential and personal care products donated to support the ongoing efforts of NGOs and hospitals  L’Oréal partnered with the “Emirates Red Crescent” Authority to support the Emirates Humanitarian Fund campaign by providing more than 58,000 essential care products to ......Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Dubai's Economy Continues Exceptional Performance Despite Pandemic

95% increase in business registration applications Dubai – 15 June 2020: Dubai’s economy continued its exceptional performance despite headwinds from a slowdown in global economic growth due to the coronavirus pandemic. Number of customs transactions completed by Dubai Customs skyrocketed 36% in the first five ......Read More

Monday, June 15, 2020

SCCI, ADEX Hold Joint Webinar on Financing Services and Solutions to Boost UAE Exports

Sharjah, June 14, 2020: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently organized a joint webinar with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, titled “Financial Services and Solutions for the Development of the UAE export companies”. The event comes as part of the bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) which aims to enhance joint cooperation and to join efforts to help national companies from the SCCI members to expand its export operations and access new markets, through the utilization of financing services and guarantees offered by ADEX. The webinar was attended by His Excellency Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, SCCI ......Read More

Sunday, June 14, 2020

DLD Reduces Real Estate Registration Procedures to One Step Through One Channel

• The new accomplishment ensures customer convenience and happiness while also enhancing Dubai's position as the preferred real estate investment destination in the world • Providing a new electronic complaints mechanism within the Smart Dubai initiative and dealing with it confidentially to maintain integrity and ......Read More

Sunday, June 14, 2020
Report on Payments to Governments for the year 2019

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 13, 2020: Introduction and basis for preparation This report sets out details of the payments made to governments by RAK Petroleum plc and its subsidiary undertakings (‘RAK Petroleum’) for the year ended 31 December 2019 as required under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the ‘DTRs’) and in accordance with our interpretation of the draft Industry Guidance issued for the UK’s Report on Payments to Governments Regulations 2014, as amended in December 2015 (‘the Regulations’). The DTRs require companies in the UK and operating in the extractives ......Read More

Saturday, June 13, 2020

VFS Global Donates IT Devices In Support of ‘Education Uninterrupted' Campaign In The UAE

Organized by Dubai Cares, the campaign empowers students to continue with their education through distance learning from the safety of their homes Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 11, 2020: Most school children in UAE are required to continue their education from home through online learning due to security measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19. But a substantial number of these students do not have access to a home computer. Through ‘Education Uninterrupted’ campaign, VFS Global, the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, joins Dubai Cares and the UAE ......Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Police Discuss Safety Protocols for Fans with Stakeholders

European Tour gets ready for restart behind closed doors, but hopes to see spectators at events later in 2020 Salgado thanks Dubai and UAE for “big effort” to make every member of the community feel secure during COVID-19 crisis Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 11, 2020: Former Spain and Real Madrid star ......Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Emirates Post Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Arab League With Commemorative Stamp

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 9 June 2020: Emirates Post issued a distinctive commemorative stamp to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Arab League, marking the historic step made by the founding generation of Arab leaders to develop an institutional framework for relations between Arab countries. The initial run of the ......Read More

Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Benedetta Paravia Produces Second Season of the Docu-Factual ‘Hi Emirates'

The series is dedicated to Sheikha Fatma Bint Mubarak Umm al Emarat, with the aim to share inspirational stories of women in the U.A.E. with Italian audience Dubai, UAE, June 07, 2020: Benedetta Paravia, author, producer, and co-host of the cross media format (TV, web and inflight) ‘Hi Dubai’, is now ......Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Celebrated Author Abdelouahab Aissaoui Joins Abu Dhabi International Book Fair for Virtual Session

In event organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Algerian writer discusses his novel 'The Spartan Court', winner of the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 07 June 2020: Celebrated Algerian author Abdelouahab Aissaoui discussed his novel The Spartan Court, winner of the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), during the latest Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) Virtual Session. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the session was streamed on ADIBF YouTube channel yesterday, as part of the ADIBF Virtual Session Series, which was ......Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Dubai Customs Handles Remote Working Efficiently

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 07, 2020: Dubai Customs is reaping what it has sown and invested for years in advanced technologies following the directives of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs and as part of the government vision to turn into a smart government. This was manifested in a number of smart ......Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2020

SCCI Holds Virtual Workshop on Assessment Principles Adopted by European Foundation for Quality Mana ...

Sharjah, June 6, 2020” The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Excellence Award Office, organized recently an online workshop entitled ‘the global assessment principles adopted by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)”. The workshop comes as part of the training programs organized by the secretariat of the Sharjah Excellence Award before the new edition of the Award, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Moderated by Dr. Issa Salim Al-Qaydi, the workshop was attended by Nada Al Hajri, General ......Read More

Saturday, June 6, 2020
Dubai International Financial Centre Position as the Region's Reinsurance Sector Hub Reconfirmed

• Gross Written Premiums for the reinsurance sector in DIFC reached nearly $2 billion in 2019, representing annual growth of 17.4% - further reinforcing DIFC’s position as the region’s leading reinsurance hub • Gross Written Premiums (GWP) for Q1 2020 reached $472 million, on par with Q1 2019 figures, reflecting ......Read More

Saturday, June 6, 2020

The UAE Ministry of Economy discusses common economic challenges brought about by COVID-19 with the ...

The Ministry of Economy participates in a video conference with Trade Counsellors of the European Union Member States Al Kait: “At the root of all this tragedy, of COVID-19, is the “shared responsibility” of the international community and the leveraging of extensive dialogue between the public and private sectors as an opportunity to ensure complementarities and synergies.” Wide spectrum of opportunities to boost bilateral trade between the UAE and the EU EU countries are UAE’s most important source of food commodities, as the EU acquires more than 15 per cent of UAE’s total imports from the world. More than 43 per cent of UAE's imports of ......Read More

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Supreme Legislation Committee launches Legislative Audit e-System

In a virtual introductory meeting involving 32 Dubai government entities UAE, 30 June 2020 – The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) launched the Legislative Audit e-System (LAS) during a virtual introductory meeting attended by 32 local government entities that are subject to legislative audit. The launch, which took place via the Microsoft Teams platform, formed part of the ongoing efforts to ensure optimal application of legislation in Dubai in line with the emirate’s ambitious development plan. H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, and Mohammed Juma Al Suwaidi, SLC Assistant Secretary General, ......Read More

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

DMCA lifts timing restrictions on maritime activities

Dubai, UAE, June 29, 2020 - Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has issued a circular lifting the timing restrictions for maritime activities. The step indicates the return of the maritime sector in Dubai to its normal pace following the Dubai Government’s successful completion of the National Disinfection Programme, which paved the way for the restoration of economic activities including tourism initiatives. DMCA continues its efforts to implement all the necessary measures to regulate and facilitate maritime activities that would strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading global maritime hub. The Authority focuses on developing and implementing the legal and legislative ......Read More

Monday, June 29, 2020
Ajman Free Zone boosts procurement support to its free zone-based investors

Ajman Free Zone’s efforts accounted for 22 per cent of the total number of contracts made by free zone-based investors The support has helped increase the total procurement and contracts of AFZ-based SMEs to 12 per cent Seven per cent growth seen in procurement support during the first five months of the year as compared to 2019 during the same period 28 June 2020: As part of its commitment to promote economic growth and continued support to the busines community, Ajman Free Zone’s procurement support to free zone-based investors has increased by 7 per cent (year-on-year) in the first five months of 2020. According to official data, 22 per cent of the total purchases ......Read More

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Statement of Eng. Ali Abdulla Bin Towaih Al Suwaidi Director General, Ajman Free Zone

On Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day June 26, 2020: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises represent a strategic importance for us--they are a major engine for growth and development in the UAE, contribute a large share in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and constitute one of the most important sectors that support production. They are key to achieving economic diversification and promoting investments within the youth segment. On June 27 of each year, the whole world celebrates Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day -- an important occasion that commemorates the important role that these companies play in the achievement of sustainable development and ......Read More

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Supreme Legislation Committee to virtually launch ‘Legislative Audit e-System'

32 Government Entities expected to attend the event UAE, 22 June 2020 – The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (the “SLC”) will hold a virtual introductory meeting to launch the ‘Legislative Audit e-System’ (“LAS”), an online platform designed to assist in the development of sustainable and balanced legislation aiming at supporting Dubai’s comprehensive and ambitious development plan. Scheduled for June 29, 2020 on Microsoft Teams, the meeting is expected to be attended by 32 local government entities that are subject to legislative audit. During the meeting, features of the LAS will be ......Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

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