Government | Monday 18 September, 2023 9:34 am

Dubai Customs foils massive drug smuggling operation

Dubai Customs' Intelligence Department has achieved a significant milestone by intercepting a major drug smuggling attempt via air cargo. They successfully prevented the trafficking of 200,000 restricted narcotics and pills valued at approximately AED6.2 million.This operation is a crucial part of...

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Government | Sunday 17 September, 2023 11:46 am

Ministry of Municipal Affairs says 1.3 mln commercial licenses issued YTD

The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing stated that the number of commercial licenses issued since the beginning of this year reached 1.31 million, Al Eqtisadiah newspaper reported.   It added that the licenses include restaurants, services, salons, residential and...

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Government | Saturday 16 September, 2023 1:47 am

Minister of Economy meets officials, investors from China, Hong Kong

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held talks with high-level officials and investors from China and Hong Kong.During the talks, the two sides discussed ways of enhancing their economic relations and finding new opportunities to deepen the strategic partnership between the two...

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Government | Saturday 16 September, 2023 1:35 am

GAC files criminal cases against 43 establishments in car market

The General Authority for Competition (GAC) brought charges against several car agents and distributors, deciding to file criminal cases against 43 establishments in the sector and 24 in other segments. It will also hold investigations into the collusion of eight establishments for SAR 600 million...

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Government | Thursday 14 September, 2023 1:36 pm

12th ‘Building Political Awareness for University Students’ forum explores prospects for enhancing UAE’s parliamentary experience

The 12th edition of the ‘Building Political Awareness for University Students’ forum, hosted by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), spotlighted the progress and achievements that Federal National Council (FNC) elections have made since their inception, underlining the remarkable efforts ...

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Government | Thursday 14 September, 2023 11:01 am

Trakhees runs more than 9,000 Inspections reporting 132 Violations during the first half of 2023

The Department of Planning and Development - Trakhees, the regulatory arm of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, intensified its inspections within the scope of retail facilities in its special development zones during the first six months of 2023, which reached more than 9...

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Government | Wednesday 13 September, 2023 10:28 am

Dubai International Chamber further strengthens its presence in Europe with launch of new office in Paris

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated a new representative office in Paris to boost trade and investment with France. The launch comes just days after the inauguration of the chamber’s new office in Italy, further...

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Government | Tuesday 12 September, 2023 1:14 am

Partnerships in promising sectors on Saudi-India agenda: Crown Prince

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman said that relations between Saudi Arabia and India are historic and of mutual interest, with the countries working on future opportunities.    "There is a lot on agenda that we are working on, as we...

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Government | Monday 11 September, 2023 4:10 pm

Saudi Arabia to offer low-priced housing units: Al-Hogail

Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the Ministry is working to support Saudi families to own their homes, as part of its strategic plan by offering more than nine different packages, adding that it is also working to reduce the price of housing units so that...

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Government | Monday 11 September, 2023 1:28 am

Saudi Arabia promising powerhouse in achieving global sustainable economy: Minister

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Al-Ibrahim, affirmed that the Kingdom is a promising global powerhouse that plays an important and influential role in achieving stability, development, and sustainable global...

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