Business
Nakheel reports 39% net profit rise for first nine months of 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015The developer said property handovers and strong performance by its retail, leasing and leisure businesses boosted profit 22 October 2015 Dubai developer Nakheel reported a 39 per cent increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2015, it announced on Wednesday. Nakheel said it made a net profit of Dhs 3.61bn between January…
Abu Dhabi’s new financial freezone begins operations
Thursday, October 22, 2015Abu Dhabi Global Market will initially focus on sectors such as wealth management, asset management and private banking 22 October 2015 Abu Dhabi Global Market, the emirate’s new financial freezone, announced that it has formally commenced operations. The zone’s regulator Financial Services Regulatory Authority will accept and approve financial service licence application from October 21,… Abu Dhabi’s new financial freezone begins operations
Dubai striving to become benchmark for Smart cities: Official
Wednesday, October 21, 201521 October 2015 Dubai aspires to become a benchmark for Smart cities of the future, says a top official. “Together with our partners, we are enabling Smart economic conditions, driving entrepreneurship and global competitiveness that will serve as a model for emerging nations. We are continually reviewing and refining the latest technology innovations, from mobile… Dubai striving to become benchmark for Smart cities: Official
Emirates refreshes its Bvlgari amenity kits in First and Business Class
Wednesday, October 21, 2015Emirates has launched a new set of amenity kits for its First and Business Class customers. The bags have been designed in close collaboration with luxury Italian brand Bvlgari and are already available onboard all flights. The Emirates Private Collection by Bvlgari for First Class customers will have eight designs for men and women. The… Emirates refreshes its Bvlgari amenity kits in First and Business Class
Dubai Airport readies for contactless departures
Wednesday, October 21, 201521 October, 2015 Immigration counters will soon be relics of the past as Dubai International airport is pressing on with plans for contactless departures as early as next year. And since sky is not the limit when it comes to passenger comfort, Emirates passengers could get the immigration facility on board before landing at Dubai… Dubai Airport readies for contactless departures
City of Beauty’ Al Ain all set to welcome tourists
Wednesday, October 21, 2015Home to seven palm oasis and several stunningly beautiful spots, Al Ain has everything to be called “City of Beauty”. 21 October 2015 No wonder, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) is focusing on Al Ain City, aiming to bring it more on the itinerary of national and international travellers. Events, attractions and… City of Beauty’ Al Ain all set to welcome tourists
Expo Milano 2015 marked UAE National Day, starting the 5-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai
Wednesday, October 21, 201520 October, 2015 Expo Milano 2015 marked UAE National Day as Italy prepared to bring its World Expo to a close in just under two weeks’ time. The occasion was particularly auspicious as the day is the start of a five-year countdown to the next World Expo, when Expo 2020 Dubai opens its gates. ←… Expo Milano 2015 marked UAE National Day, starting the 5-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai
UAE Leads in Smart City Innovation at GITEX Technology Week 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015Demonstrating the UAE’s role as a global hub for Smart City innovation, GITEX Technology Week is hosting global launches and regional showcases of the latest robotics, drones, and 3D printing solutions. Dubai-based DigiRobotics presented global launches of its CafeBot high-tech restaurant, with touch screen tables, robotic chefs and waitresses, and the TaxiBot driverless taxi with… UAE Leads in Smart City Innovation at GITEX Technology Week 2015
Starwood Preferred Guest® and Emirates NBD Introduce Middle East’s most rewarding hospitality card
Tuesday, October 20, 2015Expand more than your horizons when you travel with the new ‘Emirates NBD Starwood Preferred Guest® World MasterCard®’ Dubai, UAE – 20 October 2015: Today, Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG), the award-winning loyalty program from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., and Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the Middle East, launched the ‘Emirates NBD Starwood… Starwood Preferred Guest® and Emirates NBD Introduce Middle East’s most rewarding hospitality card
Broadband, fixed-voice services from Etisalat, du across UAE
Tuesday, October 20, 2015With this declaration, the UAE has become the first country in the Middle East that offers its residential customers the possibility to subscribe to broadband and fixed voice services offerings from the operator of their choice. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) on Monday confirmed that Etisalat and du are ready to open broadband and fixed-voice… Broadband, fixed-voice services from Etisalat, du across UAE
