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Dubai World honours new graduates from Dubai Leaders Program
Dubai World on Tuesday (June 16) celebrated the graduation of 46 UAE nationals under the Dubai Leaders Program (DLP), its flagship corporate leadership development initiative conducted in association with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai World, awarded the certificates to the graduates at... »
World’s largest container vessel makes it maiden call at Jebel Ali Port
Emma Maersk, the world’s largest container vessel, made her maiden call at Jebel Ali yesterday (Saturday June 13th). It is also the first time that a container vessel of this size transits the Arabian Gulf. “We believe the call of Emma Maersk is a great opportunity to celebrate the success story of Dubai’s merchant... »
Sultan Bin Sulayem wins prestigious Hall of Fame Award at SCATA 2009
H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai World, has won the first-ever Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his “valued contribution to the growth of the industry” in the Middle East region. Drydocks World – Dubai, the flagship ship repair, conversion and building yard of Drydocks... »
World first for Nakheel – success for unique coral translocation, one year on
Nakheel, Dubai’s master developer, has finally revealed the details of the success of its unique method of transporting more than 5,500 tonnes of coral from one site to another, in an unprecedented move made possible through the efforts of academics and marine life experts. With a method which had never before been tried anywhere... »
Dubai World Statistics Department showcases growth of automotive sector at Automechanika Middle East 2009
The automotive sector is a key driver of Dubai’s non-oil economy and is growing in importance, according to Dubai World’s Statistics Department, which has been closely monitoring the trend in the industry. Taking part in Automechanika Middle East 2009, the Middle East’s leading aftermarket exhibition for the automobile industry, which is being held at... »
Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum