web analytics

Dubai Wholesale City to become the largest trade hub worldwide

The largest global wholesale hub launched today in the UAE, Dubai Wholesale City, is set to span over 550 million sq. feet, with an...

China UAE trade volume reaches to US $ 14.99 billion in...

The total volume of trade between China and the UAE was US $ 14.99 billion in the first nine months of 2009, with exports...

Seamless Flow of Goods between JAFZA, Dubai South Now Enabled

In a bid to further contribute to enhancing trade flow in Dubai’s leading free zones, DP World, UAE Region and Dubai South signed a...

Alshaya and Mothercare mark 25 years as partners

M.H. Alshaya Co., the Middle East’s leading franchise operator, and Mothercare, the specialist retailer for mothers-to-be, babies and young children, recently celebrated a...

Re-introduction of Iran to global supply chains a mixed blessing for...

Supply chain risk in MENA continued to hover at historically high levels in Q4 2015, with Iran’s imminent re-introduction to global supply chains encouraging...

Hamriyah Free Zone attracts 4800 companies from 150 countries

Director General of the Department of Ports and Customs and the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority Rashid Alleem announced today that the number of...

DMCC and World Gold Council release second edition of ‘Visions of...

Gold coin series reinforces Dubai’s position as the City of Gold, and an important hub in the region Visions...

Dubai Duty Free Wins ‘Brand of the Year’ From Superbrands

Superbrands Middle East today announced that Dubai Duty Free has won the 'Brand of the Year' at the sixth annual Superbrands tribute...

UAE best positioned to enjoy potential upside in Iranian trade volumes

Iran has been subject to sanctions since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and its 36-year isolation may be soon coming to an end. Therefore,...

Chile takes the trade route to bolster presence in the UAE

‘Chilean Week’ will set the stage for closer bilateral engagement and opening of Chilean embassy Chile, ranked among the most dynamic and sustainable economies in...

Stake of precious metals in UAE’s non-oil trade is 26.5 %

The Ministry of Foreign Trade affirms that UAE has sought to diversify its economy and not to rely on oil as the main source...

24/7 Drone Deliveries in Less Than 30 Minutes

Fetchr, Eniverse Technologies and Skycart announced today that they have joined forces to develop the very first autonomous drone delivery service in the region. This...

EDC and ITFC host workshop for new entrants into the trade...

Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, and the International Islamic Trade Finance...

Dubai Airport FZ companies looking to boost exports

Companies from Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) are seeking to increase their sales outside the UAE through services provided by Dubai Export Development...

DMCC successfully redeems US$200 million sukuk

Final US$20 million repayment on five-year Islamic bond made on schedule Demonstrates underlying financial strength of DMCC Underscores rapid growth...

Excise Tax to Go into Effect on October 1, 2017

The planned Excise Tax is set to go into effect at the beginning of October 2017, announced the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) at a...

Dubai external trade with foreign countries valued at 235 bln dirhams

Emirate of Dubai’s non-petroleum direct international trade shot up 30% equivalent to more than AED 235 billion in the end of the first quarter...

Dubai to host global headquarters of international trade confederation for pulses...

1. International Pulses Trade and Industry Confederation CICILS/IPTIC to operate in DMCC 2. CICILS/IPTIC represents more than 500 leading companies from 32 countries 3. Pulses represent US$...