Trade

Sea trade and maritime key to sustained economic growth in the region

Over the past few weeks, trade and port activity have gathered renewed interest amid concerns of economic stagnation in the Eurozone, geopolitical strife in Iran...

Dubai Chamber: Innovative ways of securing food supplies to UAE

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on UAE importers to seek innovative and long-term solutions to secure sources of food supply and to...

Launch of DMCC Tradeflow to benefit Dubai commodities industry

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (‘DMCC’) has announced the launch of DMCC Tradeflow, a significantly enhanced platform to the previous multi award-winning Global Multi Commodities Receipt...

UAE investors looking at favourable investment climate in South America

UAE and other Middle East investors are looking more enthusiastic to expand their portfolio in Brazil after the Brazilian economy established a new national record...

Turkish President praises Dubai’s rapid advancement

His Excellency Abdulla Gul, President of the Republic of Turkey, called upon UAE and Turkey business leaders to benefit from the political will of their...

DED and the Isle of Man form partnership to promote economic development

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and the Government of the Isle of Man have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on economic,...

Contracts awarded to Korean companies in UAE cross USD 25 billion

Trade volume between the UAE and South Korea reached USD 23 billion in 2011 according to new figures released by Ideal Idea Events, creating a...

China explores collaboration in Dubai’s biotechnology industry

Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a life sciences hub in the Middle East and a member of TECOM Investments, hosted a gala dinner for...

Abu Dhabi to host international summit on sea ports and maritime trade

With ports and sea freight in the Middle East expanding and regional shipping lines facing unprecedented challenges, leaders in international business and government will meet...

Dubai and Northern Germany consolidate healthcare ties

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and Norgenta North German Life Science Agency hosted the Third round...

A record high for Dubai Chamber members’ exports and re-exports in 2011

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry members’ exports and re-exports in 2011 made a record for achieving the highest figures in its history of operations....

Ensuring food security through partnerships

With rising population and changing consumer habits, food security is one of the most important issues facing the Gulf countries. Dr. Ashraf Mahate, Head of...

Kiwis flying high in UAE

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is celebrating remarkable growth in trade between the country and the GCC. In the last year, there has been a...

IMB report: More ships are escaping Somali pirates

Piracy on the world’s seas has risen to record levels, with Somali pirates behind 56% of the 352 attacks reported this year, the International Chamber...

UAE firms to bolster construction and F&B exports to KSA and Germany

Dubai Exports, an agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), is continuing to spearhead the exports from the country through creating long term valuable...