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Flydubai to begin flights from Al Maktoum International Airport
Wednesday, August 5, 2015Flydubai will begin operations at Dubai World Central (DWC) from October 25, the budget airline said on Tuesday, bolstering Dubai’s efforts to have carriers switch from the emirate’s busy main airport. Flydubai said it would serve destinations during the winter schedule from DWC’s Al Maktoum International Airport. It will become just the fifth passenger airline… Flydubai to begin flights from Al Maktoum International Airport
The complex task of building moving sand-dune walls at the UAE pavilion in Milan
Wednesday, August 5, 2015Hundreds of intricate panels expertly made by engineers and workers in a factory in southern China were fitted together perfectly to build the giant, dune-inspired structure that is attracting thousands of people at the Milan Expo. The sand-textured UAE pavilion walls were created using 330 moulds to replicate the patterns and ridges of dunes on… The complex task of building moving sand-dune walls at the UAE pavilion in Milan
MBRF launches new series of ‘Book in Minutes’ highlighting successful leadership styles
Wednesday, August 5, 2015Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) has introduced the new series in its ‘Book in Minutes’ initiative that put the spotlight on leadership styles and the power of positive thinking. Through ‘Book in Minutes,’ an ambitious initiative that aims to strengthen the culture of reading, MBRF presents Arabic summaries of some of the latest… MBRF launches new series of ‘Book in Minutes’ highlighting successful leadership styles
GITEX expands focus to diverse industry verticals
Wednesday, August 5, 2015With the potential global economic impact of Internet of Things-related technology and services anticipated to reach more than USD 11 trillion per year by 2025, developing economies such as those in the Middle East will contribute nearly half of the total value, according to a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute. Consequently, the 35thedition… GITEX expands focus to diverse industry verticals
Beijing selected as 2022 Winter Olympics host
Monday, August 3, 2015The International Olympics Committee selected Beijing as the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, lured by the guarantee of financial and organizational reliability of China. Beijing won the secret paper ballot of the IOC members 44-40, with one abstention, after the electronic voting system suffered a string of technical faults… Beijing selected as 2022 Winter Olympics host
Etihad Airways new B787-9 Dreamliner raises bar on Singapore route
Monday, August 3, 2015Etihad Airways has set a new benchmark for luxury travel on the UAE-Singapore route with the start of daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner services this weekend. Flight EY470 departed Abu Dhabi at 10pm last night and touched down at Singapore’s Changi Airport at 10.15am today. The return flight EY473 will depart Changi Airport for Abu Dhabi… Etihad Airways new B787-9 Dreamliner raises bar on Singapore route
The UAE has become the first Gulf country to liberalize the price of fuel
Monday, August 3, 2015The UAE has become the first Gulf country to liberalize the price of fuel. As of August 1, petrol prices will increase by an average of 24%. The government has decided to remove subsidies on fuel and make the price of petrol and diesel variable in line with average global prices. Until now both have… The UAE has become the first Gulf country to liberalize the price of fuel
Global property developer Emaar Properties records 12% growth in first half
Monday, August 3, 2015Global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC recorded a net profit of AED 2.205 billion (US$ 600 million) during the first six months of 2015 (January to June). This 12 per cent is higher than the first half 2014 net profit of AED 1.977 billion (US$ 538 million). Revenue for H1 2015 is AED 6.497 billion…
Theme parks are pegged to contribute more than AED 5 billion to the Dubai economy
Sunday, August 2, 2015Theme parks in the UAE and GCC have an edge over their counterparts across the globe since they have adopted the latest technology and are far more innovative and creative. Theme parks are pegged to contribute more than Dh5 billion to the Dubai economy by 2020. This is good news for amusement park operators. Lennard… Theme parks are pegged to contribute more than AED 5 billion to the Dubai economy
Emirates celebrates five years in Spain with new A380 service to Madrid
Sunday, August 2, 2015Emirates’ A380 route network has been extended even further with the launch of a daily A380 flight to Madrid yesterday, the 35th international A380 destination on the airline’s network. Emirates is the first airline to offer a scheduled A380 service to Madrid which coincides with the five year anniversary of the airline’s Spanish operations. The… Emirates celebrates five years in Spain with new A380 service to Madrid
