RAK eGovernment studies Dubai’s digital transformation experience
Representatives from the Ras Al Khaimah e-Government Authority (RAK-eGA) visited the neighbouring Emirate of Dubai in order to closely study their eServices system. A high-level delegation from RAK-eGA wanted to specifically observe the process Dubai uses in providing eServices to residents that interact with various departments of the government. During this visit, Dubai’s eGovernment officials [...]
Turkish Federation aims for trade with South America to reach $20 bn
The Turkish Federation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON) expect mutual trade between Turkey and countries in South America to reach $20 billion within the next five years. TUSKON aims to open new horizons for Turkish investors by constructing “trade bridgesâ€. Turkish Federation of Businessmen and Industrialists’ chairman highlighted how they expected to establish a trade [...]
Dragon Boat Festival to be hosted by Dubai Marina Yacht Club
Dubai Marina Yacht Club has announced plans to host the Dragon Boat Festival, a highly popular event, at the Dubai Marina Canal on the 13th of February, 2009. The Dubai Marina Yacht Club is a popular leisure destination for marine enthusiasts and has just recently opened. The Dragon Boat race will be held along the [...]
RAK port’s phase three expansion begins
Ras Al Khaimah customs and ports department has started the construction of the port’s third phase, which includes improvement and expansion works worth nearly AED 14 million. According to the director general of Ras Al Khaimah Customs and Ports Department, Mohammad Al Mehrizi, the work on the expansion was commencing as planned. He added that [...]
Turkey to attract 40 million tourists in 2013
Turkey’s tourism strategy for 2023 has been released by the country’s Culture and Tourism Ministry. According to the strategic plan, Turkey aims to create seven tourism development corridors and nine cultural and tourism zones in 2023. In addition to this the construction of one airport, 11 cruise ports, 10 tourism cities and 9 marinas will [...]