As the public embraced walkathons and charity dinners for World Diabetes Day, the private sector continues to contemplate the impact of long-term campaigns aimed at tackling the issue. Smith & Nephew, one of the leading manufacturers of medical devices in the world, has been looking to expand its own operations in the region in [...]
Global experts and delegates attending the Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) in November hailed the region as the major force for change in the burgeoning anti-aging maket.
According to its online survey, over 90 per cent of the attendees at the Congress rated very good or excellent the developments in preventive medicine, genetics, [...]
Business leaders have issued a stark warning that the demise of the UN-linked Internet Governance Forum (IGF) could impede the ability of the Internet to drive economic growth and improve societal benefits.
The warning was addressed to delegates attending the closing ceremony of the 4th IGF meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday 18 November, by Herbert [...]
Dubai: 24 October, 2009 – His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), along with Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Vice-Chairman and CEO of DSOA received today Chris Galvin, former Chairman & CEO of Motorola and the Grandson of the founder, and the Co-founder & Chairman of Harrison Street [...]
October 16, 2009
Dubai eGovernment will deliver a comprehensive interactive presentation highlighting government eServices and the Government Resource Planning System (GRPS) at GITEX Technology Week 2009, running from October 18 to 22 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The eServices caters to the public and the business sector and are provided by 28 government [...]
Abu Dhabi [15] Oct 2009 Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), developer of major cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi has issued the largest GCC sukuk in 2009 with its inaugural US$1bn 5-year Reg S Sukuk Al Ijara under a US$1.45bn Global Sukuk Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. This transaction is the first [...]
October 13, 2009
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) and MEED Events have announced during a press conference today (Tuesday, October 13, 2009) at the DED Headquarters, that new investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the critical role of the private sector in the Emirate’s economic diversification program will be the core topics of [...]
October 11, 2009
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) has announced that global interest in the business and tourism potential of Ras Al Khaimah has further intensified with the increasing number of European visitors arriving in the emirate. RAKIA revealed that a charter flight from Copenhagen arrived on (Friday, October 9, 2009) in Ras Al Khaimah [...]
October 11, 2009, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development has recently unveiled its Economic Strategic Plan (2008-2012)- the first economic plan following the release of the Economic Vision 2030. The five-year plan comes in line with the general economic guidelines set by the Executive Council of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, under the leadership of [...]
Dubai, 07 October 2009: Chile, looking to carry on expanding its trade and investment partnerships to the most promising markets across the world, will host a seminar programme in Dubai on the 19th and 20th of October 2009.
The seminar programme, organised by the Trade Commission of Chile (ProChile) with the support of the Department of [...]
In the Framework of Preparation for Hosting the Conference – Al Baddad Global Provides Main Hall for WFES 2010
Al Baddad Global has announced their New Investment of 14 Million Dirham’s
Imdaad marks success of Beati environment campaign- Contest winning children cheered at colorful ceremony
FLAGSHIP ‘FREEJ’ CORNER COMES TO THE TOY STORE AT MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Curtain Falls on East Asian Games in Hong Kong
Global Honor for Dubai Chamber- Dubai Chamber Director General appointed as Vice-Chairman of World Chambers Federation
JDR Cable Systems to Provide Inter Array Cables for London Array Offshore Wind Farm