Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:08 am

Haj flights will start arriving on July 24

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Wednesday that Haj flights for the annual pilgrimage of 2017 will start arriving on July 24 (Dhul Qaada 1). The last Haj flight will land at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Aug. 26 (Dhul Hijjah 4), the Saudi Press...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:07 am

HE Falah Al Ahbabi says: we believe in an open–door policy and welcome any suggestion to develop our workplace

At a gathering with the employees of Zonescorp   Following a decision by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to reform board of Zonescorp on the 30th of January 2017, Zonescorp conducted its...

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Government | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:06 am

Many pacts to be signed during King’s 31-day Asian tour

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will embark on a five-nation Asian tour next week. Several landmark pacts are expected to be signed during the 31-day long historic and unprecedented royal visit to East Asia.  Leading a strong contingent comprising several ministers and high...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 February, 2017 8:04 am

HBS Investment Acquires a 25% Stake in Bait Al Kandora

  The acquisition is part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans   National menswear retail trade in the GCC states amounted to AED10b in 2016   Bait Al Kandora, the country’s fastest growing brand specialising in designing and producing national...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 26 February, 2017 7:58 am

Samsung Electronics is Reaching Higher for Consumers at MENA Forum 2017

  Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today, unveiled how it is building on its heritage of innovation to reach higher for consumers during its 7th annual MENA Forum in Singapore. Samsung demonstrated a renewed commitment to consumers unveiling new products that offer...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 February, 2017 7:58 am

Seib celebrates its outstanding financial results at the first Board Meeting of 2017

Celebrating its outstanding financial results over the past year and discussing key issues that would bring its plans for the New Year to fruition, Seib Insurance & Reinsurance Company LLC (Seib), held its first Board Meeting of 2017 on the 22nd of February, chaired by the Chairman of the Board ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 February, 2017 7:47 am

Food and Beverage sector in Jafza grows by more than 22%

Jafza participates at Gulfood Exhibition     Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza); a DP World Company and the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub for the Middle East region and Africa, has posted a 22.5% growth in foreign companies from the Food and Beverage Sector (F&B)...

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Government | Saturday 25 February, 2017 9:18 pm

DLD Receives the European Standard Certificate for Innovation Management

Award demonstrates DLD as continuing to meet global best practice  The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that it has received the European Standard Certificate for Innovation Management GEN/ TS 16555 1:2013, which certifies the organisation as meeting many of the current global best ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 25 February, 2017 9:08 pm

Euler Hermes: UAE food sector, rising prices and increased demand

 Euler Hermes, the world’s leading provider of trade-related credit insurance solutions, expects food prices to rise in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2017. Global food prices stopped plunging in 2016, with a contained -1.5 percent drawback of the FAO Food Index. This was the lowest...

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Government | Saturday 25 February, 2017 8:58 pm

Ajman Chamber of Commerce & INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

  “To Develop a Study for Ajman International Convention & Exhibition Centre Project”   The Ajman Chamber of Commerce & Industry and INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a...

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