Residents of the United Arab Emirates can now apply for visas to Finland at the new Finland Visa Application Centres launched in Abu Dhabi and Dubai by the Embassy of Finland in Abu Dhabi, on 16 November 2017. Applicants can visit the new centres, operated by VFS Global, to submit visa applications and enrol for
Focused on furthering gender-responsive procurement and women’s full integration in the economy by securing their interests, the upcoming Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) has released its two-day main panels agenda. The summit’s discussion sessions will seek to influence the global decision-making process and shape global policies to advance women in the economy, and
Pirelli, one of the symbols of Italian industrial excellence, has been turning heads as well as cars at the 2017 Dubai International Motor Show, with its iconic P ZERO and P ZERO Colour Edition tyres appearing on some of the world’s newest and fastest models on display at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) this
The Sharjah International Photography Festival, Xposure 2017, being organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) from November 22-25 at Expo Centre Sharjah, has revealed that this year’s highly sought-after ‘Timothy Allen Photography Scholarship’ attracted more than 1,000 entries from 56 countries. The enormous response adds even more weight and expectations to Xposure as one of
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, stated that the United Arab Emirates has made significant progress in combating the climate change impacts through its renewable energy projects and several initiatives and programs that will contribute to achieving the goals of the National Climate Change Plan 2050 and
Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy, attended the inaugural ‘World Food India’ exhibition held recently in New Delhi, demonstrating the growing export capabilities in the UAE and exploring new opportunities in the fast-growing Indian market. Dubai Exports was the first international organisation to confirm its participation in the three-day event, which featured
Almost one-third of UAE trade with France involves companies operating in Jafza, a subsidiary of global trade enabler DP World. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO DP World, said: “France is a long-term strategic partner of Dubai and the UAE and Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone play an important role in that relationship,
