Dubai receive 'Best e-Government Initiative' Award
The 'Best e-Government Initiative' Award at the Arabian Business Awards for 2008 was handed to the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD). Walid Akkawi, CEO of ITP, publisher of the Arabian Business Magazine said that, 'The specialized committees selected DNRD as one of the Arabian Business Awards winners after thorough examination to ensure its compliance [...]
Turkey receives World Bank loan
The Turkish Treasury said on Wednesday that the World Bank will loan Turkey 342.8 million Euros for use in boosting job creation and structural reform. The loan is designed to support the programme of reforms implemented in Turkey since 2007. Ulrich Zachau, the World Bank's country director for Turkey, said, 'Turkey's programme aims to improve [...]
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah and Hertz launch festive promotion
In celebration of the festive season, Hertz UAE has launched a new monthly rental promotion. In partnership with the Hilton, Ras Al Khaimah, all Hertz customers who hire a car for the full month of December or January will automatically go into a draw to win two nights at the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah or [...]
Turkish Treasury to fund Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in 2009
Turkish Treasury Undersecretariat Ibrahim Canakci said on Monday that the Turkish Treasury aims to obtain $1 billion in funds from international institutions, including the World Bank, to finance loans to the country’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Attending the signing ceremony of a $200 million loan agreement between Turkey's state-run Halkbank and World Bank in Ankara, [...]
Dubai Duty Free launches commemorative book
Dubai Duty Free has launched a book written by Dubai based author Graeme Wilson to commemorate its 25th anniversary. Fly Buy Dubai was launched today at Magrudys’ Bookshop in Jumeirah. Dubai Duty Free managing director Colm McLoughlin said, “It has been a remarkable 25 years and our success is due in no small part to [...]