Business
Huawei Launches Honor Six Plus Smartphone In Middle East
Thursday, May 14, 2015The Honor Six Plus is targeted at a younger internet-savvy demographic. Huawei has launched the Honor Six Plus smartphone in the region, as part of a worldwide push by its e-commerce only Honor sub-brand. Chris Sun, VP, online sales/Huawei Consumer for the Middle East, said the sub-brand was targeted at a younger internet-savvy demographic, who… Untitled
Alibaba’s Cloud Computing Unit To Establish Base In Dubai
Thursday, May 14, 2015Alibaba’s subsidiary Aliyun will set up a venture with Dubai-based Meraas. By Reuters The cloud computing unit of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding said it would establish a base in Dubai to seek business from companies and governments in the Middle East and North Africa. The deal may bolster Dubai’s efforts to develop as… Untitled
Tom Hanks to star in Abu Dhabi film
Thursday, May 14, 2015Image Nation to fully finance Hollywood thriller, ‘The Circle’, based on Dave Eggers’ novel Local production company Image Nation Abu Dhabi on Tuesday announced a deal to fully finance Tom Hank’s thriller The Circle. Directed and written by James Ponsoldt, Hanks will star alongside Alicia Vikander in feature adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel. The premise… Untitled
ABU DHABI AIRPORT SELECTS SITA TECHNOLOGY FOR NEW 30 MILLION PASSENGER TERMINAL
Thursday, May 14, 2015SITA to provide integrated end-to-end passenger and airport management solutions ABU DHABI, 12 MAY 2015 – SITA’s advanced technology will set the foundation for Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal, which will serve an estimated 30 million passengers annually from July 2017. In a five-year deal announced today, the air transport IT specialist will… Untitled
Aviation, tourism to account for 47 per cent of Dubai’s economy
Thursday, May 14, 2015Contribution of the tourism sector to the local economy of Dubai accounts for about 20 per cent or AED83bn in 2015 The contribution of the aviation and tourism sectors to the GDP of Dubai is expected to reach 47 per cent in 2015, reports UAE-based Al Bayan. This is equivalent to AED 196 billion, compared… Untitled
Dubai Airports to make automated announcements in 25 languages
Thursday, May 14, 2015The new system will standardise all boarding announcements, which will provide better voice quality, making it easier for passengers to receive the information they need. Dubai Airports has introduced a new initiative to cater to its growing global passenger base at both Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central, DWC, by making… Untitled
Abu Dhabi Development Fund will participate in the VIII Astana Economic Forum
Wednesday, May 13, 2015Abu Dhabi Development Fund will participate in the VIII Astana Economic Forum Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates Kairat Lama Sharif handed over the official invitation to the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Development Fund (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi to attend the VIII Astana Economic Forum. The invitation has… Untitled
Arabian oryx an index to health of environment
Wednesday, May 13, 2015Reintroduction of extinct oryx by breeding programme a miracle, official says Abu Dhabi: “The Arabian oryx is not only a symbol of cultural heritage but it also helps the quality of our natural environment that immediately affects the lives of human beings,” a senior official told a leading daily. Being a large herbivorous animal, the… Untitled
Jetman and sidekick tear up Dubai skies at breakneck speed
Wednesday, May 13, 2015(AFP) / 13 May 2015 “Yves’ and Vince’s flights over Dubai will help them further develop the Jetman wing and implement technological changes to advance their dream for human flight,” a statement from the organisers said. Dubai: Two daredevil stuntmen have treated Dubai residents to a world-first aerial display, tearing through the skies above the… Untitled
Carolina Herrera In Dubai
Wednesday, May 13, 2015Carolina Herrera and Carolina Herrera de Baez mark the launch of their fragrance, Herrera Confidential by a trip to Dubai Designer Carolina Herrera and her daughter, Carolina Herrera de Baez will travel to Dubai for the launch of the most premium fragrance collection, Herrera Confidential. Together, they will celebrate the collection at several events during… Untitled
