UAE News
Emirates takes fight to the skies to save threatened wildlife
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Emirates airlines took the fight against illegal wildlife trade to the skies this week, unveiling two of its A380 jets dressed in livery depicting threatened animals. 4 November 2015 Giant tigers, lions, gorillas, rhinos, bears and elephants covered both sides of the planes’ fuselages. The livery is part of the airline’s support for a global… Emirates takes fight to the skies to save threatened wildlife
From November 15 onwards only original documents will be accepted for GDRFA visa transactions
Wednesday, November 4, 2015From November 15, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs will not exempt anyone from new visa transaction requirements, officials said on Tuesday 4 November 2015 Last month, the GDRFA introduced new procedures for visa transactions, which are applicable to all UAE, GCC nationals, expatriates and residents of Dubai. All visa transactions are now… From November 15 onwards only original documents will be accepted for GDRFA visa transactions
Credit card fee at petrol stations abolished
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Abu Dhabi: Credit card fees charged at petrol stations for buying fuel has been abolished by the Ministry of Economy’s Higher Committee for Consumer Protection, it was announced on Tuesday. 4 November 2015 The committee called the practice unjustifiable and directed all petrol stations not to add the fee. A fee of Dh2 was being… Credit card fee at petrol stations abolished
Biggest-ever Sharjah book fair opens today
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Over 1.5m books and 500 authors, celebrities and speakers taking part 4 November 2015 Sharjah: A galaxy of books and authors are descending on Wednesday for the annual 11-day Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which returns this year with a record-breaking 1.5 million titles. His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of… Biggest-ever Sharjah book fair opens today
20th Century Fox inks deal with Al Ahli Holding to create Fox World theme park
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Dubai: A stretch of land on the Dubai-Al Ain highway — and next to Dubai Outlet Mall — will play host to the Simpsons and the Aliens for the first theme park in the Middle East inspired by characters owned by 20th Century Fox. 4 November 2015 This follows a wide-ranging deal signed by Al… 20th Century Fox inks deal with Al Ahli Holding to create Fox World theme park
Bologna becomes Emirates’ new Italian connection
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Emirates launched its daily service to Bologna – the fourth destination in Italy after Rome, Milan and Venice 4 November 2015 When the big bird, the Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER, glided down on the tarmac at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, every single ground staff had a camera (or a smartphone) in hand, clicking photos furiously. The… Bologna becomes Emirates’ new Italian connection
Flydubai launches two flights to Astana
Wednesday, November 4, 2015New services expand airline’s footprint in Kazakhstan to three destinations 4 November 2015 Dubai: Flydubai said on Monday it has launched two flights a week to Astana, Kazakhstan. The airline now offers two flights a week to both Astana and Almaty and one flight a week to Shymkent, it said in a statement, adding that… Flydubai launches two flights to Astana
Mohammad Bin Rashid hoists UAE flag
Tuesday, November 3, 2015Today we raise the UAE flag with love and appreciation for the president’s continuous national efforts, Mohammad Bin Zayed tweets 3 November, 2015 WAM Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, raised the UAE flag at 12pm Tuesday in Creek Park in… Mohammad Bin Rashid hoists UAE flag
UAE ranked 30th most prosperous nation in the world
Tuesday, November 3, 20153 November 2015 The UAE has been ranked the 30th most prosperous nation in the world as it improved its performance in healthcare, education and governance. The 2015 Prosperity Index from London-based think tank The Legatum Institute showed that while the UAE’s economy ranked as high as 21st globally, it has dropped from its 10th… UAE ranked 30th most prosperous nation in the world
Join the ‘Flags Garden’ initiative
Tuesday, November 3, 2015Thousands of flags at to be hoisted at the Kite Beach, Jumeirah, to mark UAE Flag Day 3 November 2015 Dubai: In response to the call of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to celebrate UAE Flag Day on Tuesday, 3… Join the ‘Flags Garden’ initiative
