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MBRE Discusses implementation of Procurement Program Law with Government Departments

The Government Purchase Program at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MBRE) organized a meeting with governmental departments...

Dubai lslamic Bank launches new Al Islami Online Banking

1.New system offers array of faster and easier transactions 2.Allows access to over 50 different services 3.New system protected by state-of-art security enhancements In line with its...

DED and International Enterprise Singapore organise Singaporean entrepreneurs’ forum

The Department of Economic Development (DED) and International Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore) organised a special forum for over 100 entrepreneurs, some based in...

The Dubai Mall promotes well-being, health & beauty at ‘Beauty Gateway’

1. Health, beauty and lifestyle retailers to showcase new products & services at stylish Beauty Gateway lounge from November 12 to 21 2. Exclusive lounge...

Emirates ‘nets’ French football legend

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, on Thursday received Paris Saint-Germain captain and midfielder...

Sharjah Art Museum organises breast cancer awareness lecture

Building on ‘Because We Care,’ the initiative of Sharjah Museums Department (SMD), Sharjah Art Museum (SAM) organised an awareness lecture on breast cancer...

DED hosts Job and Administrative Supremacy Competition to honour distinguished employees

MBRE wins distinguished government entity in promoting national identity His Excellency Mr Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development (DED), honoured the distinguished...

High Five for Emirates at the UBS Hong Kong Open

Emirates airline, renowned for its high-profile sports sponsorships around the globe for more than two decades, today announced its involvement with the UBS...

Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai Announces Grand Opening

The 181 room Ramada Downtown Burj Dubai, located at The Residence in Downtown Burj Dubai, opened its doors to travelers. The exclusive event was...

Global Education Leaders and Technology Experts Meet in Dubai for SunGard...

Representatives from 22 Countries Share Experiences and Present Insights on Higher Education in a Web 2.0 World SunGard Higher Education, a global provider of...

Bank Saudi Fransi builds proactive protection against malicious threats

New IPS strengthens security of BSF’s network and infrastructure running several international and customised banking applications Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), a Saudi Arabian full service...

Girl Guides Centenary Launch with Geordie Bird- 100 years on

Girl Guides Centenary Launch with Geordie Bird ~100 years on... Guiding has come a long way since a small group of girls stepped forward...

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa: A Royal taste of Australia

Zara Phillips has had a taste of the quintessential Australian landscape and the truly unique experiences provided by Emirates' new luxury conservation-based resort, Wolgan...

Middle East Credit Reporting Association formed

1. Non-profit voluntary organisation to create awareness and promote credit reporting in region 2. Neutral body to facilitate credit information sharing on companies and individuals...

Innovation is driving force for further developing Islamic world: Al Mansouri

UAE Minister of Economy participates in COMSEC ministerial meeting His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, said that innovation is...

UAE Macroeconomic Outlook

Investors should adopt realistic approach World Economic Climate Across the world investors' belief that the worst of the financial crisis is behind us is gradually...

DED hosts high-profile Colombian delegation

The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) hosted a high-profile delegation from Colombia headed by His Excellency Luis Plata - Minister of Trade,...

GE Applauds US-UAE Civilian Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement

GE applauds the U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement that recently earned congressional approval. Commonly known as a “123 Agreement,” this...