Business
Dubai pioneer in implementing free zone model
Tuesday, May 12, 2015Free zones contribute to the opening of new investment prospects to diversify the sources of domestic income, increase job opportunities for future generations, and therefore contribute effectively to development of the economies. Dubai — Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), chairman of Dubai Airports and chairman and… Untitled
Arab Media Forum 2015 kicks off in Dubai
Tuesday, May 12, 2015Dubai: The 14th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF), kicked off on May 12-13 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme ‘New perspectives’. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Expected to attract… Untitled
Fujairah Mall Presents Brand New Retail Opportunities In Growing Emirate
Tuesday, May 12, 2015Major retail groups signed up at mixed-use development Owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fujairah’s ambitions to become one of the UAE’s major retail and tourism hubs are set to receive a huge boost when the emirate’s biggest shopping and leisure venue opens in September 2015. Fujairah Mall, over 35,000-square-metres… Untitled
Emirates Group makes Dh5.5 billion in 2014-2015 financial year
Monday, May 11, 2015Emirates Group post its second most profitable year in its 30-year history Dubai: Emirates Group reported on Thursday its second highest profit ever of Dh5.5 billion ($1.5 billion) for its financial year that ended March 31, 2015, 34 per cent more than the Dh4.1 billion it reported a year ago. Revenue was a whopping Dh96.5… Untitled
Google Street view of Sharjah launched
Monday, May 11, 2015Street View Car will begin capturing panoramic images of streets, neighbourhoods and landmarks in Sharjah Sharjah: Google Maps users will soon be able to virtually explore Sharjah, navigate its streets, and neighbourhoods through panoramic street-level images, as Google and the Sharjah Urban Planning Council announced on Saturday the launch of Street View in Sharjah, making… Untitled
Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands
Monday, May 11, 2015Dubai developer Nakheel has announced a partnership with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build a new beachfront resort in its Deira Islands project. The partnership is expected to create a 750-room four star all-inclusive resort next to range of attractions such as Deira Mall and Deira Islands Night Souk, a statement said.… Untitled
Chinese investors snap up retail space in Dragon City
Monday, May 11, 2015Chinese traders account for 65 per cent of 700 units reserved since the project went on lease three days ago, with UAE nationals making up the vast majority of the other 35 per cent. Dubai — Chinese traders in Dubai are staking their claim on hundreds of new retail and restaurant units at Nakheel’s Dragon… Untitled
H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show
Monday, May 11, 2015Blockbuster show reflects the aviation industry’s growth Sheikh Ahmed: It is an excellent show and a knowledge-sharing and networking platform B2B show features 300 exhibitors from 40 countries Show attracted 127 hosted buyers from 30 countries 8000 industry professionals to attend the three-day event Show has over 12000 sqm exhibition space Italy Pavilion debuts at… Untitled
Sharjah’s Al Hisn Fort restored to glory
Sunday, May 10, 2015For almost 200 years, Al Hisn Fort has stood guard over Sharjah, its cannons and towers facing towards the sea to protect the emirate’s residents, rich and poor, from any would-be enemy. As the city grew, the fort, which is now surrounded by the modern urban sprawl of roads and tower blocks, became less a… Untitled
At the Top, Burj Khalifa observation lifts traverse a ‘moon-distance’
Sunday, May 10, 2015At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck, in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, just reached another milestone. Its observation lifts, which travel 124 floors to the open-air platform, have covered 384,400 kilometres – equal to the distance from the earth to the moon – since its opening in 2010. On average,… Untitled
