UAE eyes 25% manufacturing contribution by 2025

<p>The UAE is aiming to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to overall GDP from 11 per cent to 25 per cent by 2025, the country’s Economy Minister said on Tuesday.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/2/2015

Prices of essential items capped for Ramadan

<p> Dubai: Suppliers and retailers cannot increase prices of essential commodities during Ramadan without getting prior permission from authorities, said Dr Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of the Consumer Protection Department. </p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 6/1/2015

Nissan posts highest sales growth in region

<p>Doha: Nissan maintained its status as the fastest-growing automotive brand in the GCC for the third consecutive year, selling a record breaking 219,129 units in the 2014 financial year -- up 3.3 percent in 2013.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/21/2015

Chevron Al Khalij manufactures motor oils in UAE

<p>Chevron Al Khalij said its premium range of motor oils under the Caltex Havoline brand is now being manufactured in the UAE.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/20/2015

Nissan sales in region rise 3.3 percent in 2014

<p>DUBAI: Japanese carmaker Nissan expanded its market share in the Middle East for the third consecutive year, registering a 3.3 percent growth in sales in 2014 to a record 219,129 units.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/20/2015

India's Modi tells China to 'reconsider' approach

<p> Beijing: Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that Beijing needs to “reconsider its approach” to relations between the Asian giants, as the Hindu nationalist leader departed from the usual diplomatic pleasantries.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/15/2015

Beginning of 'a new era of GCC-US cooperation': Obama

<p>The United States on Thursday reaffirmed its “unequivocal” commitment to use “all elements of power” to secure US interests in the Gulf region and to protect partner nations there against any external aggression.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/15/2015

Dubai considers electric car solutions

<p>Electric vehicles may be set to become a more familiar sight on the streets of Dubai.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/15/2015

MH370 search finds uncharted shipwreck

<p> SYDNEY: The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has uncovered a previously uncharted shipwreck deep underwater, leading officials to say on Wednesday that if the plane is in their search zone they will find it. </p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/13/2015

Mercedes-Benz sales soar at Gargash Enterprises

<p>Everyone from the sales staff on the showroom floor, right up to those in their finely-tailored suits are ecstatic at Gargash Enterprises as it announces its remarkable sales growth in the first quarter of the year.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 5/12/2015