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Drydocks World delivers the world’s largest multi-purpose Offshore Construction Vessel (OCV)
– Drydocks World, the global maritime arm of Dubai World, announced the delivery of OSA Goliath, one of the world’s largest multi-purpose OCVs at its Drydocks World – Pertama yard today. OSA Goliath is built for Coastline Maritime, a prominent Singapore-based group with a 30-year history of vessel ownership design, construction and operation. With... »
DP World, UAE Region wins prestigious Dubai Human Development Award
Deputy Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today awarded the prestigious Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA) for 2008 to DP World’s UAE Region in the Service Sector category, for its intensive efforts to recruit and develop national talent at its flagship Jebel Ali Terminals. Mohammed Al Muallem,... »
Nostalgia is no Answer for Progress
By Dr Mohammed Obaid Ghubash Dr Mishary Abdullah El Nuaim, a Saudi university Professor, presented a study at the annual Gulf Development Forum in Bahrain, with an interesting title: The Impact of the Current Financial Crisis on Arab Gulf Cities, with Dubai as an example. The study states that the Dubai experience is not... »
Nakheel welcomes President of Singapore for tour of Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel this week welcomed President S R Nathan, for a VIP tour of Palm Jumeirah. His Excellency, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman Dubai World and Marwan Al Qamzi, Managing Director, Nakheel Southern Projects welcomed the President and his delegation, which included Zainul Abidin Rasheed, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and members of... »
Dubai and China strengthen trade relations
In a move to further strengthen Dubai-China trade relations, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) hosted today a high-profile government and trade delegation from Shenzhen, China. The delegation discussed the scope of bilateral trade, particularly in diamond, jewellery, pearls and coloured stones. The 10-member Shenzhen delegation was led by Mr. Ni Zewang, Member of the... »
