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The Anti-Smoking International Alliance in London Re-elects its Emirati President

United Arab Emirates - November 25, 2020: The Anti-Smoking International Alliance in London announced the re-election of Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani from the United Arab Emirates as President of the Alliance for the third time respectively. Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani was unanimously re-elected in light of the efforts he has put into ......Read More

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Sheraa Sets the Stage for Global Experts and Influential Changemakers at 4th Sharjah Entrepreneursh ...

• Bodour Al Qasimi: There is a need now more than ever to develop a new entrepreneurial culture that harnesses socially driven ideas to create high-impact, scalable solutions • The 5-day virtual festival has been made free-to-attend for all as a show of solidarity amid Covid-19 Sharjah, November 25, ......Read More

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

UAE Anthem Campaign to Unite the Country in Build Up to 49th National Day

• Those who call the UAE home are invited to record their own performances of the UAE national anthem • Website and social media launched for people to submit recordings Abu Dhabi, November 23, 2020: The UAE community will unite in harmony as they lend their voices to a unique performance of the UAE National Anthem for the 49th UAE National Day. The Organising Committee of the Official 49th National Day Celebration is seeking to bring people together by inviting them to record their own vocal performances of the anthem, in a campaign titled “Eishy Bilady” – the first two words of the ......Read More

Monday, November 23, 2020

The Department of Municipalities and Transport and Modon Announce Details of the Redevelopment plans ...

• Transformative plans include a considered upgrade of designated areas • Existing shops and markets will remain open to public throughout the redevelopment period Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 November 2020: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and Modon Properties (Modon) today announced details of the comprehensive renovation plan for designated areas of the historic Mina Zayed area. In line with Abu Dhabi government's vision for the urban development of the emirate, the plans include a complete overhaul of the existing souks, including the fish market and plant souk, and the addition of a new seasonal ......Read More

Thursday, November 19, 2020
Dubai Chamber Distributes 400 Food Packs to Dubai Creek Sailors

- Dubai Chamber employees volunteered to pack food items and show support to Dubai’s sailor community. - Volunteering efforts complements other CSR initiatives and activities organised by the Chamber in response to Covid-19. United Arab Emirates - November 19, 2020: As part of its efforts to champion CSR and boost its social impact, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a volunteering event, which saw its employees prepare and distribute 400 food packs to sailors working at Dubai Creek. On November 18th and 19th, Dubai Chamber employees volunteered their time and took part in the activity, which was organised ......Read More

Thursday, November 19, 2020

World Children's Day, an Occasion to Highlight UAE's Commitment to Children's Rights & Safety: SCFA

Sharjah, November 19, 2020: Her Excellency Dr. Khawla Al Mulla, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), said on the occasion of World Children’s Day: “On this day, we celebrate the leadership of the UAE and its commitment to implementing child rights, as well as its distinguished record in the child care field locally, regionally, and globally, placing it at the forefront of world countries in providing decent life to children and maintaining their rights. She pointed out that allocating a specific day for celebrating the Emirati child, which is observed on 15 March each year, reflects the great attention paid by the wise ......Read More

Thursday, November 19, 2020

St Mary's Catholic Church Reaches Out to Over 6000 Underprivileged Workers and Families with Meals d ...

Dubai, 19th November 2020: Challenging and uncertain times call for compassion and generosity. St Mary’s Church in Dubai is doing just that through its ‘Meals of Grace’ initiative. Launched in April this year in response to the pandemic, the Parish has been able to reach out to over 6000 underprivileged workers and families. In addition, the Parish offered support to a camp of 280 distressed workers with hot dinners and dry rations. An enthusiastic Father Lennie J. A. Connully (OFM Cap) Parish Priest of the Church said ‘Charity is at the heart of Christian beliefs and we are doing all we can to support those vulnerable people during this crisis. ......Read More

Thursday, November 19, 2020

MBRHE Gears Up for Launching 4th Decobuild 2020

Dubai, November 17, 2020: Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, MBRHE, has started its logistical preparations for launching the 4th edition of The Housing, Building Materials, Decoration & Engineering Consultancy Exhibition “Decobuild 2020”, with the precautionary and preventive measures in place to ensure the safety of both exhibitors and visitors. The 4th edition will be held at “Elbait Metwahid” Hall, Al Warqa'a 4, Dubai from 26 to 28 November, under the sponsorship of, Dubai Municipality, Sheikh Zayed Housing Program, Sharjah Municipality,the Department of Housing Sharjah, the Department of Economic Development (DED), the UAE Society of ......Read More

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Launch of ‘International Advisory Council on the New Economy' reinforces UAE's position as a global ...

Initiative by Ministry of Economy to share the country's experience and benefit from expertise & research in the future of the economy Abu Dhabi, 16 November 2020: The Ministry of Economy (MoE) launched the ‘International Advisory Council on the New Economy’, a first of its kind initiative, with the participation of international experts, advisors and economic policy makers, as well as influential national figures involved in the formulation and development of many of the UAE's economic development programs. H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, said: "The Council is a new initiative that the UAE is developing, through which we will work ......Read More

Monday, November 16, 2020

UAE Labour Market Picks Up, but Salaries Remain Under Pressure going into 2021

• Almost 9-out-of-10 employers are worried about retaining talent • 36% indicate that wage cuts or lack of wage increases, and promotions are a cause for concern among employees • COVID-19 is re-shaping local employee benefits, examples include reductions in both cost of living and additional allowances such as Education • Robert Half’s 2021 UAE Salary Guide reveals latest salary, benefit and hiring trends for more than 130 positions Dubai, UAE, 16th November, 2020: Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialised staffing firm, has announced the launch of its 2021 UAE Salary Guide providing in-depth data-driven insights into ......Read More

Monday, November 16, 2020

VFS Global Supports the Indian Consulate in Dubai to repatriate stranded workers; reunited with fam ...

• The Indian Consulate in Dubai facilitated the repatriation process as VFS Global sponsored return flight tickets and cleared the pending visa fines • The workers flew in batches from Dubai to Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad United Arab Emirates - November 14, 2020: Diwali is a festival of ......Read More

Saturday, November 14, 2020

WCU: Metals-led Commodity Rally on US Dollar Slump

United Arab Emirates - November 08, 2020: Since the U.S. election this Tuesday, nearly all assets including most commodities have enjoyed a strong surge. The everything up and U.S. dollar down narrative unfolded despite the prospect of at least two years of political gridlock in Washington preventing U.S. fiscal stimulus from flowing into a Covid-19 hit economy, while also putting the brakes on the reflation trade. Commodities nevertheless rallied hard as it became increasingly apparent that Joe Biden was heading to the White House despite Trump’s unfounded claims about foul play. While equities surged higher in response to collapsing volatility, it was the ......Read More

Sunday, November 8, 2020
UAE Re-Elected as Member of Global Association of the Exhibition Industry for the Second Consecutive ...

• Saif Al Midfa named members of UFI’s Board of Directors Sharjah, November 8, 2020: The UAE has been re-elected for the second consecutive year to serve on the Board of Directors at UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry following the recent election held in the association’s headquarters ......Read More

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Global Village Joins the Nationwide Celebrations by Raising the Emirati Flag on UAE Flag Day 2020

Dubai, UAE, 3 November 2020: Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, joined the national celebrations to mark UAE Flag Day 2020, by proudly raising the Emirati flag high above the park. The senior leadership team at Global Village accompanied by a ......Read More

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Dubai Customs Completes 77,200 Transactions in Al Hamriya, Deira Wharfage and Port Rashid in 10 Mont ...

Dubai, UAE – 02 November 2020: Director General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih made a field tour of the customs centers at Al Hamriya Port, Deira Wharfage and Port Rashid. Accompanied by members of the senior management in Dubai Custom, Musabih met with the employees at the three centers and was briefed on the efforts taken to ......Read More

Monday, November 2, 2020

Expo Centre Sharjah delays 17th SteelFab to June 2021

Sharjah, November 1, 2020: The Expo Centre Sharjah, the organizer and the host of the SteelFab exhibition, has announced the postponement of the 17th edition of the event, which was scheduled to be held in January 2021, to June of the same year. In a statement, the Centre’s Board of Directors said that the decision made after ......Read More

Sunday, November 1, 2020
Dubai Cares Introduces Cutting-Edge E-Platform to Provide Learning and Development Opportunities for ...

• The AED 11,020,500 (USD 3 million) program supports teachers’ professional development and fosters learning among 50,000 students from primary and secondary schools • The program is in line with the Global Council on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 – Quality Education) digital ......Read More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

A Biden Win Predicted but a Contested Result in the US Election Will Be the Biggest Risk to Markets

Regardless of whoever wins the US election there will be no easy path to reforms and no healing of a divided USA, says Saxo Bank The most likely result from the US election is a contested result where neither side will accept a loss, and a period of uncertainty and financial market volatility will follow, according to Saxo Bank’s Chief ......Read More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

P&G Donates 1 Million Masks to Saudi Health Endowment Fund

27, October 2020: Procter & Gamble (P&G) in partnership with AbuDawood donates one million masks to the Saudi Health Endowment Fund as part of the efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. The company’s far-reaching force for good initiatives are aimed at protecting everyday heroes, providing support for communities, ......Read More

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

2nd Edition of the Legislative Week kicks off with extensive discussions on Legislative Viability th ...

With the attendance of 74 Dubai Government Entities UAE, 22 November 2020: The 2nd edition of the Legislative Week, held virtually by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC), kicked off today (Sunday, November 22, 2020) under the theme, ‘Legislative Agility for Achieving Viability’. High-level representatives of 74 local government entities attended the virtual event to discuss the future of the legislative process in preparation for the next 50 years, ushering a new era of development and progress for the UAE. The Legislative Week has attracted legal professionals and experts working across various government entities, ......Read More

Monday, November 23, 2020
SLC enhances Dubai Government Employees' legal and legislative awareness

Virtual workshop ‘Interpretation of Legal Text’ designed to build capacities that guarantee optimal implementation of legislation UAE, 27 October 2020 – As part of its efforts to enhance legislative and legal awareness within the government sector, the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (the “SLC”) held a virtual awareness workshop titled ‘Interpretation of Legal Text’ led by Dr. Faisal Hasan Al-Omari, Legal Advisor at SLC. The workshop, which was conducted via Microsoft Teams, attracted a large number of participants from among the employees of the General Secretariat and from among the legal ......Read More

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Brazil-Arab Countries Economic Forum concludes on high note

Environmental sustainability takes center stage during last day of Forum Attendees address pressing issues and new agreements signed on final day 10,000 viewers from 61 countries watch event’s 20 hours of live streams October 26, 2020- The virtual Brazil-Arab Countries Economic Forum hosted by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) ended on a high note recently, with more pressing issues tackled, new agreements signed, and a new project launched. During the final day’s in-depth discussions, experts spoke on the theme ‘Environmental, social and corporate governance: Relevance in the current situation’ in which they examined the advantages and ......Read More

Monday, October 26, 2020

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The Anti-Smoking International Alliance in London Re-elects its Emirati President

Sheraa Sets the Stage for Global Experts and Influential Changemakers at 4th Sharjah Entrepreneursh ...

UAE Anthem Campaign to Unite the Country in Build Up to 49th National Day

The Department of Municipalities and Transport and Modon Announce Details of the Redevelopment plans ...

Dubai Chamber Distributes 400 Food Packs to Dubai Creek Sailors

World Children's Day, an Occasion to Highlight UAE's Commitment to Children's Rights & Safety: SCFA

St Mary's Catholic Church Reaches Out to Over 6000 Underprivileged Workers and Families with Meals d ...

MBRHE Gears Up for Launching 4th Decobuild 2020

Launch of ‘International Advisory Council on the New Economy' reinforces UAE's position as a global ...

UAE Labour Market Picks Up, but Salaries Remain Under Pressure going into 2021

VFS Global Supports the Indian Consulate in Dubai to repatriate stranded workers; reunited with fam ...

WCU: Metals-led Commodity Rally on US Dollar Slump

UAE Re-Elected as Member of Global Association of the Exhibition Industry for the Second Consecutive ...

Global Village Joins the Nationwide Celebrations by Raising the Emirati Flag on UAE Flag Day 2020

Dubai Customs Completes 77,200 Transactions in Al Hamriya, Deira Wharfage and Port Rashid in 10 Mont ...

Expo Centre Sharjah delays 17th SteelFab to June 2021

Dubai Cares Introduces Cutting-Edge E-Platform to Provide Learning and Development Opportunities for ...

A Biden Win Predicted but a Contested Result in the US Election Will Be the Biggest Risk to Markets

P&G Donates 1 Million Masks to Saudi Health Endowment Fund

2nd Edition of the Legislative Week kicks off with extensive discussions on Legislative Viability th ...

SLC enhances Dubai Government Employees' legal and legislative awareness

Brazil-Arab Countries Economic Forum concludes on high note