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Top stars for Abu Dhabi Triathlon
Sunday, February 22, 2015Abu Dhabi: All of the world’s top ten male triathletes and eight of the top ten females in the sport have entered the inaugural ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi to be held on March 7. The all new event is set to be the highest calibre triathlon staged anywhere in the Middle East and will… Top stars for Abu Dhabi Triathlon
Dubai’s Ruler Launches New Projects Featuring Snow Fountain, Vertical Gardens
Sunday, February 22, 2015The new projects will be developed by the Wasl Asset Management Group across Dubai. UAE VP and PM and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched a series of new projects in Dubai, which will feature elements such as a snow fountain and vertical gardens. Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated Creek Heights Residences,… Dubai’s Ruler Launches New Projects Featuring Snow Fountain, Vertical Gardens
Abu Dhabi visitor numbers expected to keep growing
Thursday, February 19, 2015Abu Dhabi expects to grow visitor numbers this year even as a stronger dollar, falling oil prices and a rising supply of available hotel rooms have an impact on the tourism sector. Last year a record 3.49 million tourists visited the emirate, according to the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi). Arrivals… Abu Dhabi visitor numbers expected to keep growing
Mena region must create 100m jobs by 2020
Thursday, February 19, 2015World will need 50% more food and energy by 2030, thus underlining the need for the adoption of sustainable business models, Abu Dhabi conference hears February 17, 2015 Abu Dhabi: The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region has to create 100 million jobs by 2020 while the world has to produce 50 per cent… Mena region must create 100m jobs by 2020
Emirates airline sees brand value grow to $6.6 billion
Thursday, February 19, 2015The airline also retains its long standing position as the most valuable brand in the Middle East, and the most valuable airline brand. Dubai — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has reached the top 200 of the world’s biggest brands for the first time, according to the 2015 Brand Finance Global… Emirates airline sees brand value grow to $6.6 billion
The move comes on the back of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority’s (TCA Abu Dhabi) plans to court Chinese travellers
Thursday, February 19, 2015Yesterday, China Tourism Academy (CTA), which comes within the Chinese tourism ministry’s purview, and the Shanghai-based consultancy and outbound tour operator Select Holding issued the preferred partner certificate – Welcome Chinese – to more than 30 attractions and hotels. Among them were 25 hotels such as InterContinental Abu Dhabi and Royal Rose, five tourist attractions… The move comes on the back of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority’s (TCA Abu Dhabi) plans to court Chinese travellers
LUKOIL completes seismic survey at block 10 in Iraq
Thursday, February 19, 2015LUKOIL has finished its 2D seismic survey at Block 10 in southern Iraq. The seismic survey began in April 2014 and covered 2,000 linear kilometers. It was completed according to the highest standards six months ahead of schedule. The acquired seismic data will be processed and interpreted to identify promising sites for exploration drilling. The… LUKOIL completes seismic survey at block 10 in Iraq
Drones to take centre stage at Idex 2015, Feb 22 to 26
Tuesday, February 17, 2015Drone makers are set to dominate next week’s global defence gathering in the capital as billions of dollars pour into designs for unmanned vehicles on land, air and sea. The organisers of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) have launched a dedicated exhibition for unmanned systems from around the world, in which 33 local… Drones to take centre stage at Idex 2015, Feb 22 to 26
Air Arabia posts record full year profit of Dh566m
Tuesday, February 17, 2015UAE’s only listed carrier says hedging strategy dragged down fourth quarter performance February 15, 2015 Dubai: Air Arabia, the UAE’s only listed airline, reported on Sunday a record full year profit for 2014 but blamed its hedging strategy for dragging down fourth quarter results. Annual profit was up 30 per cent to Dh566 million for… Air Arabia posts record full year profit of Dh566m
Minister of Economy praises aviation sector
Tuesday, February 17, 2015Aviation passenger growth a reflection of UAE investment Dubai: The increasing number of people travelling through UAE airports is a reflection of the country’s investment in aviation infrastructure, said Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in a statement on Sunday. Al Mansoori said Dubai… Minister of Economy praises aviation sector
