2017

Tourism Tax Necessary To Expand

Kuala Lumpur - Bernama

The Tourism Tax Bill 2017, which comes into force on July 1, is necessary as it will help expand Malaysia's revenue base, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan. He said the introduction was timely as the industry had been experiencing budget cuts due to falling revenue. "I personally believe it is a good taxRead more

Saudi Grains Organization to import 805,000 tons of wheat

Riyadh - SPA

The Saudi Grains Organization has awarded the second batch of imported wheat for the year 2017 AD amounting to 805,000 tons of solid wheat from European, North and South American and Australian origins to be supplied during "August - October 2017" on board 13 ships through Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and Jazan Port. The Organization's GovernorRead more

Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 begins Friday

Sharjah - WAM

Sharjah World Music Festival 2017, SWMF 2017, is gearing up for a grand opening at Al Majaz Amphitheatre on Friday evening. The fourth edition of the SWMF will feature a collection of concerts, musical shows and artistic activities featuring local, regional and international music, in line with Sharjah’s goal to be a regional incubator of culture and art. Read more

Al Maryah Island welcomes 2017 with fireworks display

Abu dhabi - WAM

Thousands of revellers filled the Al Maryah Island’s waterfront promenade yesterday evening to watch spectacular fireworks display to welcome 2017. The evening was a landmark occasion in Island’s colourful events calendar and was staged through a partnership between Mubadala and Platinum Records, which operates under the umbrella of MBC Group. Ali Eid AlMheiri, Executive Director, Mubadala Real Estate and InfrastructureRead more

President, VP, and Mohamed bin Zayed congratulate world leaders on New Year, 2017

ABU DHABI - WAM

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory cables to Their Majesties, Kings, Presidents and leaders of friendly nations on the advent of the New Year, 2017. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa wished them good health, prosperity and progress for their people. Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed binRead more

The UAE never gives up when it comes to giving

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

A UAE newspaper has said that the country has always led in the field of charity, aid and voluntary initiatives globally. Thanks to its relentless humanitarian contributions, the country has rightly been recognised as the most generous. "President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's designating 2017 as the Year of Giving has taken generosity to an unparalleled level,"Read more

Arrangements completed for localising jobs in some positions by January 2017

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has completed preparations required to implement two key resolutions on Emiratisation of positions of data entry operators and occupational health and safety officers starting January 2017. Ministry officials the said lists of qualified Emiratis who can fill up these jobs had been sent to targeted employers for selection. Farida Al Ali, Assistant Under-SecretaryRead more

Indonesia Economy Predicted to Grow 5.3-5.9% in 2017

Jakarta - QNA

Indonesian Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro predicted the country's economy would grow 5.3-5.7% in 2017 to follow the revival of the global economy. "The country's economy is expected to grow with improvement in the global economic condition, realization of infrastructure projects and the success in maintaining purchasing power of the people," the minister said. The assumption was made by taking intoRead more