UAE News
Mall of Emirates to launch much-awaited annual fashion event “World of Fashion’ from Oct. 11 – 15, 2016!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016Mall of the Emirates—the region’s first shopping resort and flagship luxury destination—launches its much-awaited annual fashion event ‘World of Fashion’, from October 11 – 15, 2016. Bigger than ever, this season promises to deliver a spectrum of great fashion moments. Style savvy visitors will be treated to the sixth edition’s schedule of events which includes:… Mall of Emirates to launch much-awaited annual fashion event “World of Fashion’ from Oct. 11 – 15, 2016!
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi awarded “Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction” for second consecutive year at WTA
Tuesday, October 4, 2016Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded as “Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction” for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards™ Gala that was held at the St Regis hotel in Dubai last week. In 2015, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi introduced several of new rides and attractions as part of its all-new entertainment… Ferrari World Abu Dhabi awarded “Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction” for second consecutive year at WTA
World’s longest running musical Les Miserables to run for an extra week until 2nd Dec at Dubai Opera!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016Theatre and music lovers have much to rejoice. Originally scheduled to run from 10 to 24 November the much-loved and critically acclaimed Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s production of the legendary musical LES MISERABLES will have its GCC premiere at Dubai Opera extended by an additional week until 2 December 2016 due to demand from the public.… World’s longest running musical Les Miserables to run for an extra week until 2nd Dec at Dubai Opera!
HK branch of China Construction Bank lists USD 600 million bond on Nasdaq Dubai
Tuesday, October 4, 2016The Hong Kong branch of China Construction Bank (CCB) listed a 600 million US dollar bond today on Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange. CCB is the fourth Chinese bank to list a bond on the exchange since 2014, underlining the expanding capital markets and economic ties between the UAE and China. Nasdaq… HK branch of China Construction Bank lists USD 600 million bond on Nasdaq Dubai
Dubai International (DXB) welcomes record 7.7 million passengers this August
Tuesday, October 4, 2016Dubai International (DXB) welcomed a record 7.7 million passengers in August, eclipsing its previous record achieved in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic at DXB passengers reached 7,727,105 compared to 7,282,256 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 6.1 per cent. The year… Dubai International (DXB) welcomes record 7.7 million passengers this August
DIFF 2016 to honour renowned composer Gabriel Yared with Lifetime Achievement award
Tuesday, October 4, 2016The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) today revealed that Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Grammy award-winning French Lebanese composer Gabriel Yared will be the recipient of this year’s prestigious Arab Lifetime Achievement Award. An internationally acclaimed composer whose impressive filmography spans three decades, Yared will receive the award in recognition of his incredible contributions to… DIFF 2016 to honour renowned composer Gabriel Yared with Lifetime Achievement award
Uzbekistan to hold presidential elections on 4 December
Tuesday, October 4, 2016Elections of the President of Uzbekistan will be held on Sunday, 4 December 2016, Central Election Commission said on 9 September. The start of the election campaign was announced on the same day. First President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov died on 2 September at the age of 78. He was buried in his home city of Samarkand the following day. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate (lower and upper… Uzbekistan to hold presidential elections on 4 December
HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Future Accelerators
Tuesday, October 4, 2016WAM — The UAE hosts the best minds in the world as it aims to shape the future, and started a new era today where it proactively plans for the future, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said. Sheikh Mohammed’s comments were made… HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Future Accelerators
Etihad Airways wins ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at TTG Travel Awards
Monday, October 3, 2016Etihad Airways has been named ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. The prestigious award is voted for by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG India, TTGmice, TTGassociations, TTG-BTmice China and TTG Asia Luxury. Etihad Airways’ Vice President Australia and Asia, Lindsay White, accepted the… Etihad Airways wins ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at TTG Travel Awards
Dubai Exports participates in WorldFood Moscow for third year in a row
Monday, October 3, 2016WAM — Dubai Exports has participated in the ‘WorldFood Moscow’ exhibition for the third year in a row. The exhibition featured a 52-member team comprising local exporters and manufacturers joining the UAE pavilion under the Dubai Exports umbrella. Over the past three years, Dubai Exports has facilitated and supported an increasing number of exporters and… Dubai Exports participates in WorldFood Moscow for third year in a row
