Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011
Gulf News
Sharjah The upcoming Chinese Commodities Fair Sharjah (CCFS) will be the milestone 10th edition of the show to be hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah. The show, a comprehensive and cost-effective showcase of Chinese products and technology, will be held from December 5 to 8. To celebrate the landmark edition, the show will turn into a “Chinese cities’ expo” — where the exhibition area will be divided into several zones, showcasing the culture, resources and business opportunities of 10 Chinese cities.
trade
Dubai Exports on Germany mission
Dubai Dubai Exports, an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), led an Islamic Financial Services Trade Mission to Germany. Statistics have shown that global Islamic banking assets have grown approximately 10 per cent per annum since the mid-1990s when they were about $150 billion.
launch
New Audi A1 comes to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Audi is entering a new vehicle class with the new Audi A1 arriving in Abu Dhabi this month. The compact A1 condenses all of the virtues of the brand with the four rings — a progressive design, uncompromising quality and groundbreaking efficiency — within a space of less than four metres.
diploma
Emirates holds graduation day
Dubai The Emirates Group Security Centre of Aviation and Security Studies and Edith Cowen University awarded diplomas to over 130 graduates yesterday, including 18 UAE nationals. During the graduation ceremony, held at the Emirates Group headquarters, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, and Professor Kerry Cox, vice-chancellor of Edith Cowan University, presented diplomas to the students.
initiative
Jafza collaborates with Honda Gulf
Dubai Jafza extended support to Honda Gulf FZE’s tree plantation initiative held recently at the automotive company’s facilities in the free zone. About 500 saplings were planted as part of this initiative, which is one in a series of CSR activities planned by Honda this year.
partnership
Pullman Hotels debuts in Qatar
Dubai The upscale and innovative service of the Pullman Hotels and Resorts brand is set to make its debut in Doha which has been formalised by a partnership between Accor Middle East and Twin Towers Company. The first Pullman hotel will be located in the Doha’s West Bay area.
telecom
FRiENDi secures $25m funding
Dubai FRiENDi Group has secured $25 million (Dh91.95 million) of new funding to further accelerate expansion plans across the Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The new funding consists of $10 million equity from new and existing shareholders, plus a $15 million structured debt facility from Standard Bank.
— Compiled from staff and agency reports
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