na26 Jun Ghadan 21

The National
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends the Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum. All photos by Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attends the Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum. All photos by Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Saif Al Hajeri, chairman of the Department of Economic Development, briefs businesses on the new additions to Ghadan 21
    Saif Al Hajeri, chairman of the Department of Economic Development, briefs businesses on the new additions to Ghadan 21
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, centre, attends the Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, centre, attends the Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum
  • HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed attends Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum. MOPA photo
    HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed attends Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum. MOPA photo
  • The scheme formally began in January, with Tuesday’s event designed to take place six months into the three-year programme, which has the overarching aim of reducing the economy’s reliance on fossil fuels.
    The scheme formally began in January, with Tuesday’s event designed to take place six months into the three-year programme, which has the overarching aim of reducing the economy’s reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Ahmad Al Bloushi, director general of the Industrial Development Bureau, hosts a 'majlis' briefing to set out new measures to help companies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Ahmad Al Bloushi, director general of the Industrial Development Bureau, hosts a 'majlis' briefing to set out new measures to help companies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Officials outlined a pledged that contractors working for the government sector must be paid within 30 days, to help companies with cash flow
    Officials outlined a pledged that contractors working for the government sector must be paid within 30 days, to help companies with cash flow
  • Vikas Thapar, head of personal banking for First Abu Dhabi Bank, which will offer small businesses millions in government-supported loans
    Vikas Thapar, head of personal banking for First Abu Dhabi Bank, which will offer small businesses millions in government-supported loans
  • Saif Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economical Development announces a series of new initiatives developed for the private sector at the Abu Dhabi Private sector forum at the Park Hyatt. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Saif Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economical Development announces a series of new initiatives developed for the private sector at the Abu Dhabi Private sector forum at the Park Hyatt. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Dagher Al Marar, from the Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development at the Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum at the Park Hyatt on Saadiyat Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Dagher Al Marar, from the Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development at the Abu Dhabi Private Sector Forum at the Park Hyatt on Saadiyat Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economical Development. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economical Development. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Business owners and company directors pictured at the Ghadan 21 forum. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Business owners and company directors pictured at the Ghadan 21 forum. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • New businesses and foreign investors will find it either to acquire a trade licence under the new measures. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    New businesses and foreign investors will find it either to acquire a trade licence under the new measures. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • New businesses and foreign investors will find it either to acquire a trade licence under the new measures. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    New businesses and foreign investors will find it either to acquire a trade licence under the new measures. Chris Whiteoak / The National