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The value of Dubai Chamber members exports and re-exports to India amounted to Dh3 billion during the first half of 2018. (Shutterstock)

August 15th, 2018 - 07:33 GMT

Dubai to Increase Non-Oil Trade With India to Dh110 Billion

Dubai aims to increase non-oil trade with India to Dh110 billion from the existing Dh99 billion over the next couple of years, said a senior official.

Occupancy rates of prime malls - such as Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall - are still running around 95 to 98 per cent. (Shutterstock)

May 15th, 2018 - 07:41 GMT

Dubai a Preferred Choice for Global Retailers

UAE's travel and tourism GDP will increase from $18.7 billion in 2016 to $34.6 billion by 2026, with Dubai leading the way. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2018 - 09:36 GMT

Tourism Sector to Create 77,400 New Jobs by 2026: UAE

The Chamber is planning to strengthen its international presence in 2017 with the opening of representative offices in India and Brazil. (Shutterstock/Philip Lange)

February 20th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Dubai unveils five-year strategy to boost competitiveness in private sector

Dubai-Opoly will feature some of the emirate's most prominent landmarks and destinations. (Shutterstock)

February 13th, 2017 - 07:49 GMT

Dubai-opoly! Dubai gets its own version of the classic board game

Brazil tops the list of Dubai’s trade partners in Latin America with the non-oil trade between the two parties accounting for 67 per cent of the emirate’s total exports and imports from the region. (Shutterstock/Marchello74)

October 3rd, 2016 - 11:30 GMT

Dubai's non-oil trade with Latin America jumps 26 percent in five years

According to recent DCC report, Saudi Arabia was the largest importer of gold from the UAE for 2015. (File photo)

August 2nd, 2016 - 01:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia: The largest importer of UAE gold

It also revealed that Gulf funding for African infrastructure has focused on North Africa, which has received the bulk of aid (about 65 per cent of the total).

October 1st, 2014 - 07:11 GMT

Diversifying to Africa: Gulf countries to pump $30 billion into the continent

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August 25th, 2014 - 07:22 GMT

Potential for investment in Africa? Dubai is looking into it!

A study released on Wednesday by global real estate consultancy CBRE put the emirate ahead of 187 other global cities based on the number of international retailing brands operating in the market.

May 29th, 2014 - 12:13 GMT

Shopping matters: London and Dubai retain throne as world's retail capitals

The Global Islamic Economy Summit will initiate a critical dialogue on the development of the integrated sectors covering Islamic financial services, Halal manufacturing and related lifestyle sectors (Photo credit: Shutter Stock).

September 30th, 2013 - 07:57 GMT

Thomsan Reuters, Dubai Chamber hold hands towards an Islamic future

With a strong and historical influence it is no surprise that India is the largest trading partner with the UAE. Annual bilateral trade between the UAE and India, including oil, now stands close to $75 billion.

September 8th, 2013 - 12:07 GMT

UAE and India: a blossoming bond?

As conflict continues in Syria.

October 31st, 2012 - 08:19 GMT

As war rages in Syria, Dubai is already looking the future