Trade & Services

A major contract to complete 29,000 sqm of public spaces at Expo 2020 Dubai – worth AED 169 million – has been awarded to a UAE-based contractor, reinforcing the World Expo’s commitment to support Emirati companies and create a long-term positive impact on the country’s economy.

Arabtec Construction has secured the contract, which includes a 5,000 sqm water feature, restaurants, utilities and landscaping elements. The company will start work immediately.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran and Kuwait follow suit, with exports valued at $ 175 billion, $ 143 billion, $ 66 billion and $ 46 billion respectively

The region records highest export growth in 2016 and 2017; Middle Eastern countries recorded exports of US$ 765.8 billion and imports of US$ 665.2 billion in 2016

The Middle East remains the world’s most import

Al Dhaheri Jones & Clark outline several business benefits for voluntary registration of VAT

Event welcomes 1,000 spokespersons, decision makers & high-level representatives of global organizations 

• Recent study expects local e-commerce sector to reach AED 40 billion in 2018
• itcan, which offers innovative e-commerce solutions, notes growing demand for integrated digital marketing solutions

The UAE’s e-commerce sector is gaining milestones in light of the growing popularity of online shopping in the country where the internet and smartphone penetration rates are among the highest in the world.

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is partnering with Dell EMC initiating a landmark project titled “DAFZA Cloud”. This collaboration aims to power the ambitious vision to provide transformative ICT services to all stakeholders.