DP World Chairman Meets Ecuador Minister of Foreign Trade (5 December 2017)
DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Pablo Campana, at the global trade enabler’s flagship Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone in Dubai recently.
Mohammed bin Rashid attends first annual meeting of the Academy of Scientists (5 December 2017)
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that developing the science sector is a key priority for the UAE, given its critical role in helping achieve the government’s strategic objectives and supporting government bodies
Nakheel and AccorHotels to debut Raffles on world-famous Palm Jumeirah (5 December 2017)
AccorHotels, the world-leading travel and lifestyle group, today signed a management agreement with leading Dubai-based master developer Nakheel for the expansion of AccorHotels’ globally-renowned luxury brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts.
American Girl Store Opens in Mall of the Emirates (5 December 2017)
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, is pleased to announce the arrival of its second American Girl store in Mall of the Emirates, which opened its doors on 4th December.
Majid Al Futtaim Set To Transform Customer Experiences Through Advanced Analytics (5 December 2017)
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has announced plans to enhance its advanced analytics capabilities, which will allow the company to gather deeper consumer insights.
Dubai Airports Appoints Majed Al Joker As EVP Of Corporate Affairs (5 December 2017)
Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International and Dubai World Central, has announced the appointment of Majed Al Joker as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs in a move that reaffirms Dubai Airports’ ongoing commitment to develop and promote emergent Emirati leaders.
UAE Chairs The Preparatory Workshop For The World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (5 December 2017)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), chaired the preparatory workshop for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-2019), which was held recently at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) headquarters in Geneva.
Maktoum bin Mohammed Chairs DIFC Board Meeting (5 December 2017)
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today chaired the Centre’s Board of Directors meeting.
3.9 Million Riders Use Mass Transit Modes During The Holidays Of Prophet Birthday, Commemoration Day And National Day (5 December 2017)
The public transport means (metro, tram, public buses and marine transport) of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai have lifted 3,964,179 riders during the holidays of Prophet Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day from 30 November to 3 December 2017.
Federal Tax Authority Announces Supplies Subject To VAT, Identifies Exempt Supplies (5 December 2017)
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced the supplies that will be subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) as of January 1, 2018, revealing selected sectors that will be assigned zero-rated tax, such as education, healthcare, oil and gas, transportation and real estate.