Dubai World Trade Centre welcomed more than 2.74 million visitors last year, a 12% increase from 2014. The exhibition hub also recorded nearly 400 events in 2015 with a 17% increase in participating companies. Last year, 27 new shows were launched, including eight exhibitions and 19 associations and conferences across a number of sectors. The venue added 15,500 square metres of space last year with three new halls to host the growing number of events and exhibitions.
Former Binance chief guilty of money laundering
Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US laws against money laundering at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Emirates attracts pilots with higher salaries, new perks
Emirates Airline has announced significant changes to its pilot recruitment strategy, which includes higher salaries, new roles and a radical change to eligibility.
Spinneys increases IPO retail offering due to high demand
Supermarket chain Spinneys has announced its decision to increase the number of shares allocated to the UAE Retail Offering of its IPO due to high demand.
IMF $1.1 billion tranche to help Pakistan's economic stability, says PM Sharif
The disbursement of $1.1 billion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will help Pakistan achieve greater economic stability, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, amid discussions for a new loan programme.
UAE, Ukraine conclude terms of trade pact
The UAE and Ukraine have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
A UAE aid convoy arrived at the Gaza Strip on Wednesday via the Egyptian Rafah crossing as part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3" to support the Palestinian people.
Heavy rain affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) on Thursday morning, leading to the diversion of five inbound flights to nearby airports.
