Retail sales in the UAE are expected to rebound and grow by 13 percent to reach $58 billion by the end of 2021, supported by pent up consumer demand in the second half of the year, COVID-19 vaccination efforts and Expo 2020 Dubai, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has projected. The […]Read More
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Decision No. (11) of 2021 on the Board of Dubai Racing Club. According to the Decision, Rashid bin Dalmook bin Juma Al Maktoum will serve as the Chairman of the Board. Other members of […]Read More
Hamad Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, Director-General of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, laid the foundation stone of the Islamic Academy in Tokmok, Northern Kyrgyzstan, in the presence of Ulukbek Karymshakov, Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan. The academy will run 10 classes on an overall space of some 5,000-square metres, […]Read More
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of Mauritius on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, which is marked on 12th March. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh […]Read More
On a recent visit to Sharjah’s new iconic cultural landmark – House of Wisdom (HoW) – Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President, International Publishers Association (IPA) received Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth. During her visit, the minister gained a deeper insight into ways this first-of-its-kind social hub in […]Read More
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, emphasised the importance of supporting the products from Emirati companies, expanding logistics networks and diversifying the state’s foreign markets, and launching initiatives that bolster the leading position of the private sector in foreign trade. Al Zeyoudi’s statements came on the sidelines of his […]Read More
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, recently attended the Super Saturday at Meydan racecourse, which is the major prep for the Dubai World Cup. Speaking to owners, coaches and participants in the seven-round race, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed accentuated the importance of resuming horse racing […]Read More
The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at $64.26 a barrel on Thursday, 4th March, compared with $62.15 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran […]Read More
Khurram Shroff, Chairman of Dubai’s IBC group, one of the Middle East’s largest cryptocurrency hodlers and Blockchain advocates, has announced that he will be chairing the Miami Mixed Arts Foundation, which will include the biggest digital art collectors in the world. The foundation will launch the first-ever exhibition to include a mix of digital and […]Read More
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), in coordination with the Ministry of Health & Prevention and hospitality stakeholders, launched a vaccination campaign for employees of 20 hotels located on The Palm Jumeirah, as part of continuing citywide efforts to combat COVID-19 and further enhance Dubai’s position as one of the world’s safest […]Read More