Dubai exports to GCC countries still strong

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Dubai, Dec 10, 2008 (WAM) - Dubai's exports to major markets, affected by the credit crunch, could fall in 2009, but trade with other countries such as India could cushion the impact, UAE-based exp

Etihad deal boosts Airbus order book

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Paris – Dec 10, 2008 (WAM) - European planemaker Airbus reported orders for 84 aircraft in November, including completion of the largest civil aircraft deal of the year, a 51-plane order from Abu D

Emaar may invest in Philippines' mining sector through JVs

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Dubai, Dec 10, 2008 (WAM) - Emaar Properties is looking at investing in the Philippines mining sector using controlling stakes in joint venture companies, a newspaper reported yesterday according t

RTA inspects manufacturing of Ferry Dubai in China

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Dubai, Dec 10, 2008 (WAM) - A delegation from Marine Agency at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently completed a 5-day official visit to the factory where Ferry Dubai boats are manufactu

Dubai to host event for aspiring filmmakers

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Dubai, Dec 10, 2008 (WAM) - The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will host an open day for aspiring filmmakers on December 17, to learn about options in film education and how to break into

UAE seeks Japan's help to develop nuclear plants

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Tokyo - Dec 6, 2008 (WAM) - The UAE will hold talks with the Japanese government and reactor makers such as Hitachi and Toshiba this month as it seeks Japan's help to develop nuclear power plants a

Mubadala signs deal in Kazakhstan

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Almaty - Dec 6, 208 (WAM) - Conoco-Phillips and the UAE's Mubadala Development will pay Kazakhstan a US$100 million signing bonus as part of a deal to buy a stake in a Kazakh offshore oil block, ac

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