UAE News
UAE trade delegation concludes fruitful visit to Hong Kong
Monday, May 23, 2016by Rasha Abu Baker HONG KONG, 21st May, 2016 (WAM) — A high-profile UAE trade delegation, led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has concluded a two-day visit to Hong Kong, where they participated in a major summit and held meetings with key figures in the Hong Kong financial sector. The visit… Untitled
Expo 2020 to host International Planning Meeting
Monday, May 23, 2016(WAM) — Expo 2020 Dubai will host its first International Planning Meeting (IPM), organised with the involvement of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for World Expos. The two-day meeting, opening tomorrow, Monday, will bring together representatives of nations from around the world. At this meeting, Expo 2020 Dubai will host government… Untitled
14th Annual Global Communication Conference on Dugongs, Seagrass kicks off at Zayed University
Monday, May 23, 2016(WAM)– The 14th annual Global Communication (GlobCom) Conference on Dugong and Seagrass kicked off today at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi campus under the theme: “Building Global Communication Networks for a Cause”. Professor Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, inaugurated the conference, which will run until Monday, to link students from around 16… Untitled
Dubai Municipality signs AED 1.8 billion contract for Dubai Conference Centre /Arena/
Monday, May 23, 2016(WAM) — In accordance with the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has announced that it awarded the Dubai Conference Centre (Arena) project at a cost of AED 1.8 billion. The announcement was made during… Untitled
Starwood expands presence in the UAE with the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ras Al Khaimah
Tuesday, May 17, 2016Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ras Al Khaimah with Hamarain Real Estate LLC. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the hotel will be Starwood’s first property in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the fourth Four Points by Sheraton in… Untitled
Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1
Tuesday, May 17, 2016Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1 Dubai, UAE – May 12, 2016 – Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central surged 79.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 according to the quarterly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Dubai’s second airport welcomed 257,813 passengers during the first three… Untitled
Emirates Airline offers Visa Checkout to book flight tickets
Sunday, May 15, 2016Emirates Airline customers in 15 countries can now use Visa Checkout with any Visa debit or credit card or other branded cards to purchase Emirates travel products Emirates Airline, the world’s largest international airline, will now offer Visa Checkout, the online checkout service by Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments technology company, allowing shoppers to… Untitled
UAE Space Agency to participate in 14th International Conference on Space Operations 2016 in S. Korea
Thursday, May 12, 2016The UAE Space Agency announced its participation in the 14th International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps 2016), which will take place in Daejeon Convention Center in South Korea, from 16th to 20th May. The UAE Space Agency will use the platform as an opportunity to share experiences and challenges with the international space community. Organized… Untitled
Nakheel Mall rises at the heart of Palm Jumeirah
Thursday, May 12, 2016Nakheel Mall, the AED1.2 billion, 4.5 million square foot retail, dining and entertainment destination by Nakheel, is taking shape at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, with construction approaching 50 per cent completion, the Dubai developer announced today. The mall’s three underground parking levels, with 4,000 spaces, are nearly complete, with the overall superstructure due to… Untitled
HH Sheikh Ahmed: Success of Airport Show reflects strong interest and an unwavering global confidence in the Middle East
Wednesday, May 11, 2016Airport Show-2016 a resounding success, concludes with record attendees World’s largest annual airport event concludes its 16th edition 16th edition witnesses 10 % increase in its attendees Hosted buyers remain upbeat about networking benefits Airport Show 2017 to be held from May 15-17, 2017 The 16th edition of the Airport Show proved to be the… Untitled
