Business
DP World celebrates listing of US$500 million bond on Nasdaq Dubai
Tuesday, June 23, 2015Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of a 500 million US Dollar conventional bond by DP World on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing by the global ports operator underlines Dubai’s expansion as an international centre for debt capital markets. The total nominal value of conventional… Untitled
flydubai invests in innovation for improved customer service
Tuesday, June 23, 2015As part of its strategy to enhance its ability to manage with greater autonomy and the continued growth of its operations, flydubai has announced a new agreement with Radixx International that will allow it to take the customer experience to a new high. The agreement between flydubai and the provider of cloud-based reservation and distribution… Untitled
Dubai Ramadan Forum hosts Mass Iftar Tents
Tuesday, June 23, 2015The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, DTCM, Dubai, the organiser of the 14th Dubai Ramadan Forum, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, has once more launched its Mass Iftar Tents. Every year, the Organising Committee of the… Untitled
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers
Tuesday, June 23, 2015Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today at Zabeel Palace, received well-wishers who came to extend their greetings on the Holy Month of Ramadan. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed received greetings from the speaker and members of the Federal National Council (FNC), ministers, senior government officials… Untitled
Air Astana scoops Skytrax Award – for fourth consecutive year
Monday, June 22, 2015Air Astana, the Kazakhstan flag carrier, is celebrating success yet again at the 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with a Best Airline Central Asia / India being achieved for the fourth successive year and Best Airline Staff Service Central Asia/India for the third year. The awards ceremony took place at the 51st edition of the Paris Air Show… Untitled
Abu Dhabi records 20% rise in visitors in first four months of 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015Over 1.3 million guests stayed in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments The number of guest arriving in Abu Dhabi increased by 20 per cent year-on-year during the first four months of 2015, according to new figures released by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. Over 1.37 million guests stayed in the emirate’s 161… Untitled
Emirates introduces new feature to block tickets for 48 hours
Thursday, June 18, 2015The ‘hold my fare’ feature is open to customers in the UAE and other select markets for a refundable fee Dubai-based Emirates Airline has introduced a new feature allowing customers to book and lock in fares for 48 hours on its website. Open to customers in the UAE and select markets, the ‘hold my fare’… Untitled
HRH Princess Haya honoured at the 2015 Longines Ladies Awards ceremony
Thursday, June 18, 2015London (UK) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 15 June 2015: HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein has tonight been awarded the prestigious Longines Ladies Award in a ceremony attended by the leaders of the global equine sports industry. Former Olympic showjumper, two-term President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), FEI Honorary President and Classic-winning racehorse owner, HRH Princess… Untitled
Etihad expand code-share, fly daily to Hong Kong
Thursday, June 18, 2015Etihad Airways launched daily flights to Hong Kong on Monday June 15, 2015 Dubai: Etihad Airways launched daily flights to Hong Kong on Monday and announced the expansion of its code-share agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. The Asian carrier will place is code-share on all Etihad flights between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi and onto… Untitled
dnata wins award for World’s Best Lounge
Wednesday, June 17, 2015Leading air services provider awarded Best Independent Airport Lounge by SkyTrax Wednesday, June 17, 2015 — Dubai and Singapore— Travellers from around the world have spoken. The dnata Lounge in Terminal 3 of Singapore’s Changi International airport has been awarded the World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge at the SkyTrax 2015 World Airline Awards in Paris.… Untitled
