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A Government-owned corporation is a legal entity that undertakes commercial activities on behalf of an owner government. Their legal status varies from being a part of government to stock companies with a state as a regular stockholder. There is no standard definition of a government-owned corporation (GOC) or state-owned enterprise (SOE ...
The DMCC was created in 2002 and deals in four main sectors: precious commodities (e.g., gold, diamonds); energy; steel and metals and agricultural commodities (e.g., tea, cotton). [1] In August 2020, the Investment Corporation of Dubai, a sovereign wealth fund, became the parent company of the autonomous DMCC as part of a major restructuring.
Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates, including fishing, was a minor part of the UAE economy in the early 1990s, contributing less than 4 percent of GDP. [1] Since the formation of the UAE, the availability of capital and the demand for fresh produce have encouraged agricultural development. [1] The main farming areas are Digdaga in Ras al ...
The Spanish explorer Antonio de Espejo first used the term Jumano in 1582, to refer to agricultural peoples living at La Junta. This area was a trade crossroads and seems to have attracted numerous Indians of different tribes, of which the Jumano were one group.
Map of Dubai. Dubai, established in the early 19th century, is one of the seven emirates that form the United Arab Emirates. Despite being along the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai is located halfway between the financial capitals of London and Singapore, giving it access to a vast number of people within a short distance. [1] Due to its business enviro
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing heavily in adopting and implementing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in its government and private sectors. The Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011 indicates that the UAE leads the MENA region in leveraging ICT for increased economic diversification and competitiveness. [1]
Stallion Group is a conglomerate founded in 1969 with headquarters in Dubai.The group is one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.The group has an extensive international presence in 18 countries (As of 2010) with 72 locations and more than 10,000 employees.
Agricultural finance is a branch of finance which comprises financial services for agricultural production, processing and marketing, leasing (both land and equipment), and crop and livestock insurance. Although agricultural finance mostly overlaps with rural finance, some larger agricultural companies are also located in bigger towns and cities.