Paul introduces new French dishesFrance-based Paul Bakery & Restaurant has put a fresh spin on its popular selection with new dishes complementing its list of classic French favourites. The new breakfast selection includes sweet and savoury viennoiseries and More… |
DBWC in networking tieup with French groupDubai Business Women Council (DBWC) recently teamed up with Women In Network (WIN) by the French Business Council (FBC) in Dubai and Northern Emirates to organise a special cross networking event. More… |
UAE 'close to deciding on fighters'The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is close to deciding whether to buy British or French fighter jets, after nearly five years of talks and numerous diplomatic visits. French firm Dassault's Raf More… |
French, Malian forces take rebel strongholdFrench and Malian forces fighting Islamist rebels took control on Saturday of the rebel bastion of Gao, the biggest military success so far in an offensive against Al Qaeda-allied insurgents occupying the country's north. More… |
UAE Rafale jet deal depends on price: HollandeFrench President Francois Hollande discussed the possibility of the United Arab Emirates buying Rafale fighter jets during his visit to the Gulf country and said a deal hinged on price. "We More… |
French chocolate brand plans UAE launchFrench chocolate brand Valrhona is planning to officially launch its ‘new generation’ of gourmet chocolate named Dulcey in the UAE starting from this February. The world’s first blond chocolate, Dulcey, will be i More… |
SocGen sells Egypt arm to QNB for $2bnSociete Generale will sell its majority stake in Egypt's National Societe Generale Bank to Qatar National Bank for $2 billion, as part of the French bank's bid to meet new capital requirements. More… |
Luxury fashion event opens in Abu DhabiWorld Luxury Fashion Week, a major event featuring some of the world’s leading high-end fashion brands, opened last night at Etihad Tower in Abu Dhabi. The evening, “Haute Couture 2012 presented by BMW”, featured More… |
Biggest ever French contingent at AdipecA total of 36 French companies will present their technologies in a national pavilion at Adipec, a major trade fair opening in Abu Dhabi today, marking the biggest ever French presence at the event. The 15th edition of Adipec will run u More… |
UAE, Morocco banks eye BNP Egypt retail armDubai's Emirates NBD and Morocco's Attijari Wafa bank have bid to buy BNP Paribas' Egyptian retail arm, four banking sources said, as regional banks pick up assets being shed by European lenders. BNP, the top French ba More… |








