Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD”, received a delegation from Sharjah Business Women Council “SBWC” headed by Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of “SBWC”.
Category: Economy
New fuel prices announced for July
The Fuel Price Follow-up Committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for July 2024.
Italian consumer confidence index rises in June
In June, the Italian consumer confidence index rose from 96.4 to 98.3, while the business confidence index dropped from 95.1 to 94.5, Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) said Thursday.
AD Ports Group, International Trade Centre sign strategic agreement to enhance trade facilitation initiatives
AD Ports Group and the International Trade Centre (ITC), the joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
Canadian WestJet strike forces cancellation of 150 flights impacting 20,000 passengers
Canadian airline WestJet announced it had cancelled 150 flights on Saturday— possibly affecting 20,000 travellers "with limited re-accommodation options available" — just hours after the airline's mechanics said they would strike.
OFID approves US$605 million in new development financing
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) approved $605 million in fresh financing on Wednesday to grow its portfolio and activities.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Colombian Business Council
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Colombian Business Council to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations and pave the way for more joint opportunities between private sector companies in Dubai and Colombia.
UAE participates in SelectUSA Investment Summit
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has visited Washington DC for talks with Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce, to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties.
Etihad Cargo expands its freighter network to Madrid
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid.
HSBC launches global wealth trading platform in UAE
HSBC has announced the launch of “WorldTrader” in the UAE, a digital trading platform providing customers with access to a wide range of investments internationally.