UAE News
ADNH pledges AED3 million to support Sandooq Al Watan
Wednesday, April 5, 2017WAM — The Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company, ADNH, in a meeting held at its Abu Dhabi headquarters, has pledged AED3 million in support of Sandooq Al Watan’s activities. Working firstly to implement a holistic and sustainable development plan in the Emirates, Sandooq Al Watan reflects the UAE private sector’s commitment to social responsibility, and highlights… ADNH pledges AED3 million to support Sandooq Al Watan
Drift away with “Zen”, the new collection from Vilebrequin!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017On April 3rd 2017, with a sun-kissed lifestyle, the new Spring / Summer “Zen” collection from Vilebrequin amused, radiated and made us dream of its legendary Saint-Tropez fever! Imagine, just imagine for a second: lazing with the pandas, gently swaying in the breeze under the palm trees, taking a yoga class with the turtles, slipping… Drift away with “Zen”, the new collection from Vilebrequin!
flydubai appoints JPA Design to design cabin interior
Tuesday, April 4, 2017Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, today announced that it has appointed international transport design specialist JPA Design to design the cabin interior for its new fleet of aircraft. The announcement was made at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg and marks flydubai’s continued commitment to further enhance its product offering and overall onboard customer experience. flydubai, which… flydubai appoints JPA Design to design cabin interior
Dubai Parks and Resorts announces Free Concerts on 6-7 April
Tuesday, April 4, 2017Dubai Parks and Resorts announces free concerts on 6-7 April Featuring Myriam fares and other star-studded performers. WHAT: Dubai Parks Nights, a two-day music festival featuring… WHO: ‘Queen of the Stage’ Myriam Fares, Waleed El Shami, Shamma Hamdan, Khalid Fouad WHEN: Thursday, 6 April 2017 from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. (Myriam Fares and Waleed El Shami) Friday,… Dubai Parks and Resorts announces Free Concerts on 6-7 April
Dubai attracted AED 25.5 billion in foreign investment in 2016
Tuesday, April 4, 2017Dubai attracted Dh25.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2016 and succeeded in maintaining its position among the top 10 global cities in drawing in foreign investment. The emirate ranks seventh worldwide, announced Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Dubai has… Dubai attracted AED 25.5 billion in foreign investment in 2016
UAE condemns terrorist bombings at St. Petersburg subway
Tuesday, April 4, 2017WAM — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist bombings that struck a subway train in St. Petersburg, Russia, claiming tens of innocent causalities. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent condolence cables to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the victims of the terrorist blasts at St. Petersburg metro. President… UAE condemns terrorist bombings at St. Petersburg subway
Dubai and Moscow markets look to share financial information
Tuesday, April 4, 2017The governments of Dubai and Moscow city have held talks over collaboration and information-sharing between their respective financial centres, according to a Moscow government minister. Sergey Cheremin, the head of Moscow’s external economic and international relations department, said talks have been held over Dubai joining a non-profit initiative set up by Moscow to share financial market… Dubai and Moscow markets look to share financial information
Medical care costs will not increase with VAT
Tuesday, April 4, 2017The cost of medical care in the country will not rise this year to cover providers’ added costs when value-added tax is imposed in January, healthcare professionals say. Health care is exempt from VAT but many people are worried that providers will raise their charges this year to recover VAT on utilities, such as phones or… Medical care costs will not increase with VAT
The Spring 2017 Hilfiger Collection celebrates freedom, love and liberation!
Monday, April 3, 2017The Spring 2017 Hilfiger Collection celebrates freedom, love and liberation with a modern-day spirit. Putting a fresh, feminine spin on retro favorites, it fuses colorful patterns, eclectic prints, athletic references and vintage-inspired silhouettes. Eccentric florals and rugby stripes mix with Americana flags, collegiate influences and all-over paisleys – it’s uniquely mixed-and-matched and effortlessly put together.… The Spring 2017 Hilfiger Collection celebrates freedom, love and liberation!
NBAD + FGB = First Abu Dhabi Bank
Monday, April 3, 2017The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and First Gulf Bank (FGB) announced they have merged to become First Abu Dhabi Bank, reported Gulnews. In a joint statement, the banks said their merger was legally completed on April 1, and the merged bank began trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol… NBAD + FGB = First Abu Dhabi Bank
