Apr 082012
As part of their preparations for hosting of the Eastern African Community (EAC) Investment Forum in Dubai on October 16 and 17, a Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation recently visited Arusha in Tanzania which is the headquarter of the Read more [...]
Dubai Chamber’s F&B Business Group reactivated
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Apr 032012
Under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber, the Food Beverages Manufacturing Business Group has been reactivated with full force, held Executive Committee elections and moved to emerge as major voice for the FB business community operating in the UAE.
To give a strong support to Read more [...]
Mar 272012
In order to spread awareness about consumer rights and duties amongst the business community, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in association with the Brand Owners’ Protection Group (BPG), organised a seminar entitled ’Consumer Protection Against Counterfeiting’ on Tuesday at its premises.
The Read more [...]
Mar 162012
16 March 2012
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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pushing for the US to ease B-1/B-2 visit visa requirements for United Arab Emirates nationals to make it easier for them to visit the US. Hamad Buamim, Read more [...]
Mar 072012
Conference on rebuilding Libya infrastructure to be hosted by Dubai Chamber PANA
A conference on the rebuilding of Libya's infrastructure will be held on 27-28 June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the support Read more [...]
Dubai’s legal system improves competitiveness
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Mar 062012
Dubai’s legal system gives foreign investors confidence and supports emirate’s competitive business environment, said senior officials on Tuesday.
Dr. Ahmed bin Hazeem, Director General, Dubai Courts, said Dubai’s legal system not only contributes to providing stability necessary for the development of trade but Read more [...]
Free zones contribute 33% to Dubai GDP
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Mar 052012
There are 22 free zones in Dubai housing 19,000 companies which employ around 26,000 people. These free zones contribute nearly 33 per cent to Dubai’s GDP, said Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) and Chairman of Dubai Free Zones Council.
Al Zarooni shed light on the newly-established Dubai Read more [...]
Mar 052012
Organised in association with the Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, and the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the gala dinner was attended by H.E. Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Hamad Buamim, Director General, Dubai Chamber, Mr. Tayloe Read more [...]
Nov 262011
DUBAI — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry received a delegation of Chamber heads from the Northern Iraqi region of Kurdistan including the provinces of Erbil, Duhok and Sulaimaniyah at the Chamber premises recently. Coming within a span of less than a year, the follow-up visit explored newer areas of investment while consolidating stronger trade cooperation between the two sides. Hamad Buamim, director general, Read more [...]
Nov 222011
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is putting the final touches on preparations for the 3rd Dubai Business Gala, which will be held on November 29, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline Group, and Chairman of Dubai Airports.
The gala, held at the Madinat Jumeirah, is the premier meeting of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, attracting more Read more [...] Nov 222011
More than 35 representatives from 21 different companies across the UAE participated in the Corporate Heroes workshop, which provided them with tools to help them complete the pledges they made under the EWS-WWF's Heroes of the UAE programme.Tanzeed Alam, Policy Director at EWS-WWF, said, "EWS-WWF is grateful to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry for hosting this workshop as part of the Heroes of the UAE - Corporate Programme. It is a pleasure to be working with this group of Read more [...]
Nov 222011
Lengthy and costly visa applications are squeezing businesses and
taking a toll on profits, the man charged with overseeing the interests
of Dubai’s private sector said Monday.
Bureaucratic red tape has become a burden for firms
operating in the Gulf emirate, with many running up significant tabs to absorb
the cost of securing visas for staff and investors, said Hamad Buamim, director
general of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
“I have no doubt that relaxing visa processes Read more [...]
Nov 212011
His Excellency said that despite external pressures from the worsening European debt crisis and weak American economy, Dubai's outlook was positive."As we come to the end of 2011, Dubai's economy is on track to reach its forecast growth of between 3-5%, driven by trade and services sectors, specifically, tourism, aviation and retail. We are also cautiously optimistic about next year's performance given current global pressures," H.E. Buamim said.H.E. Buamim said that despite global pressures Read more [...]