The business sector in Sharjah is growing. That’s after the number of trade licenses in the emirate increased by 4% during the first half of 2015, as compared to the same period last year. According to national news agency WAM, the highest number has been recorded in March, with a 15 per cent rise from the same month in 2014. Commercial licenses are the most active ones in Sharjah, making up more than 50 per cent of the total number in the emirate.
UAE condemns Israeli settler attack on European diplomatic delegation
The UAE has strongly condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on a European diplomatic delegation visiting the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank.
Marwah Fadel named first head of UAE’s public-run authority
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has appointed Marwah Fadel as the authority’s first Director-General.
UAE carriers extends Saudi flight cancellations
Etihad Airways and flydubai have both extended their flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 24 due to the regional disruption.
Sheikh Abdullah and Russia’s Lavrov discuss regional developments
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional and international developments in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
