Lubna Al Qasimi hails efforts of women in technical fields

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Abu Dhabi, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) - UAE Minister of Foreign Trade HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi joined an exclusive discussion on the challenges faced by women working in technical and engineering fields d

Emirates embarks on major expansion in India

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Dubai, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) - Dubai-based airline, Emirates, will be adding 31 weekly flights to its existing service in India between now and February 2009.

HCT hosts education forum in New York

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Abu Dhabi, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates strongly believes in higher education as a key engine for progress and global tolerance, said H.E.

Dh2.2bn pumped into industry in 2007 to diversify economy

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Dubai, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) - The UAE pumped nearly Dh2.2 billion into food, chemicals and other manufacturing projects in 2007 as it pushed ahead with an industrial drive to diversify its oil-reliant

Organic farming acreage likely to double

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Abu Dhabi, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) - Area under organic cultivation in the UAE is set to double this year in the backdrop of the increasing support and encouragement from the UAE government agencies in o

Advertising spending in UAE soars by 47%

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Dubai, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) - Advertising spending in the UAE increased by 47 per cent in the first half of the year from US$655 million (Dh2.41 billion) in 2007 to US$929 million in the same period i

du telecom turns profitable, shares rise

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Abu Dhabi, Nov 3, 2008 (WAM) Dubai telecom firm du posted its first ever profit in the third quarter, a year ahead of schedule, thanks to subscription growth and a one-time gain, sending its shares

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