Business
More families to visit Dubai as tourism is set to soar
Thursday, July 30, 2015Leading luxury hotel and resort marketing specialist SweetBeam has today revealed its latest hotel industry intelligence. The results demonstrate the likely revenue increase due to the expected surge in family visitors to Dubai in the run up to 2020. The research was conducted over a random sample of luxury Dubai hotels across a two year… Untitled
Dubai Trade records impressive growth in first half of 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015In line with the rapid growth of Dubai’s economy, recent statistics released by Dubai Trade, the online gateway for trade and logistics services in Dubai, show promising growth figures in the first half of 2015, as compared to the same period last year. The first half of 2015 witnessed 12.5% growth in new companies registered… Untitled
Universal Pictures Returns to Abu Dhabi for Fast and Furious 7 Home Theatre Release
Thursday, July 30, 2015Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Tyrese Gibson, star of the blockbuster Fast & Furious franchise, came to Abu Dhabi last week as part of a four-day press junket that saw international media representatives and industry professionals cover the home theatre release from Abu Dhabi. Following the incredible success of the theatrical release of Fast &… Untitled
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands aircraft management fleet with addition of Challenger 604 aircraft
Thursday, July 30, 2015DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has expanded its aircraft management fleet with the addition of a Challenger 604 aircraft. The aircraft which DCAF will operate on behalf of the client will be based at its facility at Dubai World Central. The management contract will see DCAF provide a comprehensive service package including aircraft maintenance. Holger Ostheimer,… Untitled
Beijing and Almaty await 2022 Winter Olympic decision
Wednesday, July 29, 2015The International Olympic committee will decide the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday in Kuala Lumpur. The IOC members will choose between China’s capital Beijing and the Kazakh city of Almaty. If chosen Beijing will be the first city to host both Games after staging the 2008 Summer Olympics. Beijing says it… Untitled
Microsoft says Windows 10 is a “new era” in personal computing
Wednesday, July 29, 2015Microsoft launched its Windows 10 operating system on Wednesday, hailing the return of much-missed “Start” menu. Windows 10 can run across PCs, tablets and smartphones and features include a new search function, faster browsing, personalized gaming and an easier interface. “Windows 10 ushers in an era of more personal computing in a mobile first… Untitled
Diesel Prices Decreased by 29% and Gasoline increased by 24%
Tuesday, July 28, 2015The Fuel Price Committee, chaired by His Excellency Dr Matar Al Nyadi, Undersecretary for the Ministry of Energy, today announced the gasoline and diesel prices for the month of August 2015 across all petrol stations in the UAE. The announcement was made at the committee’s meeting that was attended by its members including His Excellency… Untitled
Dubai Summer Surprises: Majid Al Futtaim Shopping Malls
Tuesday, July 28, 2015Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, announced an early start of its Dubai Summer Surprises celebrations, in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). From the first day of Eid Al Fitr until September 5, 2015 across City Centre Deira, City Centre… Untitled
Tilal Liwa Hotel celebrates annual Liwa Date Festival
Tuesday, July 28, 2015Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded hideaway leisure resort perched on the edge of Rub Al Khalil Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, invites UAE residents and visitors to join the region’s celebration of the annual Liwa Date Festival from July 22 to 30, 2015. Held at the Al Gharbia region, the festival which is now… Untitled
ENEC installs second simulator
Tuesday, July 28, 2015The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has successfully installed its second full scope APR-1400 training simulator this week at the organization’s Simulator Training Center (STC) Barakah. The occasion also marked the successful completion of a major upgrade to ENEC’s first full scope simulator, initially delivered in April 2014. The upgrade consists of custom-designed modeling data… Untitled
