Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:41 am

The Reward Programme of Your Dreams

RAKBANK continues to turn dreams into a reality by revamping its “Dream It. Live It.” programme for its conventional and AMAL MasterCard® credit cards. The rewards available to cardholders range from some of life's basic necessities to the most indulgent...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:37 am

Abu Dhabi’s container port ready for next phase of expansion

Port operator, Abu Dhabi Terminals, announced that Khalifa Port Container Terminal is ready for the next phase of expansion and that new equipment will be added in 2016 and 2017 to keep up with demand for services. Abu Dhabi’s main container port is currently on 78% of its handling capacity...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:34 am

Thuraya Supports Crossing of the Empty Quarter Expedition

Leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced its support of a re-enactment of the first-ever crossing of The Empty Quarter (Rub' Al Khali), the largest sand desert on earth. To coincide with the 45th National Day of the Sultanate ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 9:28 am

Hong Kong Trade Fairs in January and March 2016

Hong Kong and UAE have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organises more than 30 exhibitions each year to bring together buyers and suppliers...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 2:48 am

Deloitte: GCC is one step closer to VAT implementation

Agreements were reached in recent days by members of the GCC on certain design aspects of the Value Added Tax (VAT) systems that are expected to be implemented around the region over time. These agreements mark an important step forward in the increasingly important fiscal reform debate and provide ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 December, 2015 1:52 am

GOIC: "Specialist Group" is the exclusive sponsor for the transport of the Gulf Metrology Forum

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced that "Specialist Group" is the exclusive sponsor of transportation in the First Gulf Metrology Forum and accompanying exhibition. The Forum is held in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment in the State of Qatar, and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 3:29 pm

The French company, Babilou Group, announces the opening of Babilou Downtown Dubai

 The prestigious French company, Babilou Group, opened its first Signature Nursery in Downtown Dubai, in November 2015 and announced the opening of its second branch in Umm Suqeim in the coming few weeks.  His Excellency the Ambassador of France to the UAE, Mr. Michel Miraillet and the ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:57 pm

WCU: Commodities relieved by weak dollar but Opec haunts oil

Commodities with the exception of energy traded higher this week not least due to a welcome boost from a weaker dollar. The Opec meeting in Vienna created a nervous backdrop for oil while gold traders remained transfixed on the potential negative impact of a near certain December US rate...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:43 pm

Sadara Successfully Starts Up First Solution Polyethylene Plant in the Middle East

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), the world’s largest chemical complex ever built in a single phase, has successfully started up its first production plant, moving on schedule from the construction to the operational phase.   Sadara’s first product – Linear Low...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:40 pm

Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum’s private office collaborates with DBWC to host workshop on Customer Discovery

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), the official representative organization for business women, both professionals and entrepreneurs, in the Emirate of Dubai, hosted its December Network Majlis titled, “Customer Discovery”. The workshop, facilitated by Mr. Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of...

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