UAE News
No impact of low oil prices on UAE economy, UAE Oil Minister tells UAE-Russia Taskforce
Wednesday, April 6, 2016The current slump in the world oil prices poses a real challenge to oil exporting countries but did not have any impact on the UAE’s economy, thanks to the economic diversification policy adopted by the country, Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, affirmed yesterday. ‘Low oil prices should create investment opportunities… No impact of low oil prices on UAE economy, UAE Oil Minister tells UAE-Russia Taskforce
New Dubai projects, Vertical Industrial City, Dubai Stairs and Safari Golf unveiled!
Wednesday, April 6, 2016The Dubai Municipality has unveiled several new projects as part of plans to make the emirate a “green and fully sustainable city by 2021”. Some of the new projects include a massive convention centre with a 10,000-seat capacity, a 100-hectare Safari Golf project and a Vertical Industrial City, official news agency WAM reported. The projects… New Dubai projects, Vertical Industrial City, Dubai Stairs and Safari Golf unveiled!
Dubai was the world’s 3rd busiest airport for passenger traffic in 2015
Wednesday, April 6, 2016Dubai emerged as the world’s third busiest airport for passenger traffic in 2015, up three spots since 2014, according to the latest rankings released by the Airport Council International. Dubai International also maintained its ranking as the world’s busiest for international passenger traffic last year. The airport posted traffic growth of 10.7 per cent, welcoming… Dubai was the world’s 3rd busiest airport for passenger traffic in 2015
Sharjah approves new Dh35 airport fee
Tuesday, April 5, 2016New fee will apply to transiting and departing passengers at Sharjah International Airport The Sharjah Executive Council has approved a Dh35 departure fee for passengers at Sharjah International Airport, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. The decision was approved by the Sharjah Executive Council in a meeting on Tuesday chaired by Shaikh Abdulla Bin… Sharjah approves new Dh35 airport fee
Dubai was a magnet for millionaires in 2015
Monday, April 4, 2016City among top five in the world to attract ultra wealthy Emirate sees a net inflow of 2,000 super rich in 2015. Around 460,000 HNWIs with a combined wealth amounting to $2.2 trillion are living in the Middle East. Dubai, one of the world’s top sought-after havens of super rich people, saw a net inflow… Dubai was a magnet for millionaires in 2015
Former UK Olympics head Simon Clegg appointed COO of Expo 2020
Sunday, April 3, 2016Preparations have begun for the six-month mega Expo in Dubai Dubai Expo 2020 has appointed the former chief executive officer of the British Olympic Association Simon Clegg as its new chief operating officer. Clegg also served as the COO of the inaugural European Games in Baku last year and was a former CEO of the… Former UK Olympics head Simon Clegg appointed COO of Expo 2020
Dubai’s economy emerges resilient
Sunday, April 3, 2016This was stated by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry president and chief executive officer Hamad Buamim in his address to a large number of diplomats based in the UAE on Monday evening. Dubai’s economy emerged resilient and witnessed a growth of around four per cent in 2015 and it is expected that this… Dubai’s economy emerges resilient
World artists to converge at World Art Dubai 2016 from April 6 to 9 at DWTC
Sunday, April 3, 2016More than 140 prominent local, regional and international galleries and artists will be featured at the show World Art Dubai 2016 is preparing to present a plethora of multinational artists to showcase their individual work and to connect them with art lovers from all kinds of cultural and social backgrounds. The four-day event, taking place… World artists to converge at World Art Dubai 2016 from April 6 to 9 at DWTC
Russia’s defending champions aim for a hat-trick at 26th edition of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Sunday, April 3, 2016A powerful line-up of 166 competitors from 36 countries have assembled at Yas Marina Circuit. The eyes of the cross country rallying world are on the UAE capital again as yet another spectacular episode of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge took off at 3pm on Saturday. The Desert Challenge is organised by the Automobile and… Russia’s defending champions aim for a hat-trick at 26th edition of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Jumeirah Al Naseem will breeze into Dubai this summer!
Thursday, March 31, 2016Jumeirah Al naseem, Madinat Jumeirah’s newest hotel will open during summer 2016, marking the completion of one of the world’s leading luxury resorts. With construction of the 430-room ‘resort within a resort’ well underway, reservations are now open from 29 March 2016 for stays after 1 October 2016. Arabic for ‘sea breeze’, the name ‘Al… Jumeirah Al Naseem will breeze into Dubai this summer!
