Mohammad holds talks with Algerian president

General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday held talks with Algerian President Abdul Aziz Bouteflika on bilateral ties and ways to enhance avenues of joint economic cooperation.

Shaikh Mohammad swears in first UAE National Judges to an International Court of Appeal

HH Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai swore in on Tuesday three Judges of the DIFC Courts at a ceremony held at Zabeel Palace.

US-UAE ties to remain cordial despite change

The new US Ambassador to the UAE, Richard Olson, has said the two countries will develop their relationship further on various political and economic levels in spite of the change in the leadership and administrative teams in America.

Emaar's Indian unit seeks partner for retail venture

Emaar MGF Land Pvt, the Indian unit of the Middle East's largest real-estate developer, is seeking an overseas partner to start a retail venture in the world's second-most populous nation.

UAE and Algeria to boost defence and industrial ties

General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday concluded a successful visit to Algeria that resulted in a number of agreements and talks that is expected to widen bilateral ties between the UAE and Algeria.

Managed services set for big growth

The managed services market is expected to be worth between $12 billion and $15 billion in emerging markets and $350 million in the UAE in the next two to three years, according to an industry official.

US official warns of Iran's 'illicit financial clout'

The US Undersecretary of Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence on Wednesday accused Iran of seeking to manipulate its relationships in the international financial system to pursue its nuclear agenda and missile programme besides aiding terrorist groups.

UPS won't give peak shipping day projection

Weak October retail sales and the uncertainty of the upcoming holiday season amid the worst financial crisis to hit the US in decades has prompted shipping giant UPS Inc. to decide not to release a projection for the amount of packages it expects to deliver on its busiest day of the year.

Philippines issues new rules to attract foreign employers

Foreigners who employ at least 10 Filipinos can stay in the country indefinitely, the Philippine government said on Monday in an attempt to woo more investors.

Dubai World not for sale, Bin Sulayem says

Dubai World and its subsidiaries are not for sale, Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of one of Dubai's largest holding companies, said in an interview.

Al Benaa and Asas venture aims to hone public sector staff skills

Al Benaa Real Estate and Asas Investment yesterday announced the launch of a joint venture company - National Enhancement - in Abu Dhabi aimed at skill enhancement, development and training of public sector employees in the UAE.

Closed liquidity taps pose fears for continued development

Concerns about overdoing waterfront development in Dubai as the world suffers a liquidity drought, was an issue highlighted on Sunday at the Urban Waterfront conference.

Dubai Diamond Exchange opens new trading floor

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) on Saturday announced the opening of its new premises and trading floor for the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) in the Almas Tower in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Many American meat exporters obtain halal certificate fraudulently

Ninety-five per cent of American food items found in supermarket shelves in the UAE and some other Gulf countries are not halal even though they may be certified as such, an industry specialist said at the Halal World Expo in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi, UK agree to cooperation in customs matters

Abu Dhabi Customs, one of Abu Dhabi's Department of Finance (DoF) directorates, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to bolster mutual administrative assistance and cooperation in the field of customs.

UAE launches survey to compile comprehensive employment data

The UAE has launch-ed the first phase of an extensive survey on employment, salaries and working hours.

Women compete for seats in Riyadh chamber

For the first time in the 50-year history of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, female candidates are posing a stiff challenge to their male counterparts in the election to the chamber's 12-member board of directors.

UAE hosts region's first Russian business conference

The Russia Investment Roadshow starts on Monday at Atlantis Hotel at the Palm Jumeirah Island and will continue for two days, with a wide range of decision makers from the UAE, the Gulf and Russia.

Europe's farmers to grow wheat

European farmers look to have little option but to stick with wheat as they plant crops for harvesting next year with only a marginal decline in area seen despite a sharp drop in prices.

Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008 presented

Leading international architects were honoured at the prestigious Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2008, which took place in London on October 23.