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World’s heaviest gold ring displayed in Sharjah
Thursday, October 8, 2015The ring, dubbed the Star Of Taiba, weighs 58.686 kg and is studded with 5.17kg of Swarovski stones. It is on display at the Expo Centre Sharjah as part of the 39th MidEast Watch & Jewellery show taking place from October 6-10. “The ring was created in 2000 and cost nearly US$550,000 when gold was… World’s heaviest gold ring displayed in Sharjah
Instagram celebrates 5-year anniversary at iconic Burj Al Arab
Wednesday, October 7, 2015This week Instagram’s Amy Cole headed to Dubai to celebrate its five-year anniversary with the local community. Amy, Instagram’s sixth employee, came to Dubai to take part in the company’s 12th Worldwide InstaMeet and to view an exciting projection on the Burj Al Arab alongside some of Instagram’s most inspiring local community members. Amy’s trip… Instagram celebrates 5-year anniversary at iconic Burj Al Arab
Middle East’s largest development and community foundation includes 1,400 development programmes and initiatives
Wednesday, October 7, 2015H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced today the launch of one of the largest development and community foundations in the Middle East region, to be called the “Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives”. The new foundation consolidates the work of 28 organisations… Middle East’s largest development and community foundation includes 1,400 development programmes and initiatives
Emirates offers special A380 fares to a host of destinations
Wednesday, October 7, 2015Travelers in the UAE gearing up for year-end trips can now enjoy special fares to a host of destinations served by the iconic Emirates A380. Customers can choose from 33 Emirates A380 destinations including London, Bangkok, Paris, New York and Los Angeles on the iconic double-decker starting from AED 680 in Economy Class and AED… Emirates offers special A380 fares to a host of destinations
Over 1,200 multi-millionaires in UAE
Wednesday, October 7, 2015There are 1,275 ultra-wealthy individuals in the UAE, representing 20 per cent of the total rich club in the Middle East. According to the latest data revealed by Wealth-X, each of these 1,000-plus residents has a kitty of more than $30 million (Dh110 million) and above in net assets. The study reveals how these multi-millionaires… Over 1,200 multi-millionaires in UAE
11th Natalie Tours Congress in Dubai
Sunday, October 4, 2015The UAE’s commercial and touristic capital, Dubai, stands rock solid behind the Russian outbound tourism market and anticipates a ‘faster’ recovery from the ‘difficult and challenging’ economic times triggered by the Rouble devaluation, according to officials who spoke at the 11th Natalie Tours Congress in Dubai on Monday (September 28). Marc Bennett, Senior Vice… 11th Natalie Tours Congress in Dubai
His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri opens 25th anniversary edition of GITEX Shopper
Saturday, October 3, 2015GITEX Shopper 2015, the largest and most anticipated consumer electronics show in the Middle East, was officially opened today by His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from today… His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri opens 25th anniversary edition of GITEX Shopper
Dubai’s ruler approves Expo 2020-related road expansion, new metro station designs
Thursday, October 1, 2015The Route 2020 project is an extension of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line connecting to the Expo 2020 sit 1 October 2015 Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a series of Expo 2020-related projects to be undertaken by the Roads and Transport Authority, official news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. During… Dubai’s ruler approves Expo 2020-related road expansion, new metro station designs
Dubai’s exports to Russia total AED8.24 billion in 2014
Thursday, October 1, 2015Top trade goods include machinery, equipment, coffee, tea, spices, iron, steel, plastic products and chemicals 1 October 2015 Dubai’s exports to Russia amounted to AED8.24 billion in 2014, while re-exports reached AED884 million, according to a senior official. The emirate’s exports to Russia increased by 52 per cent between 2012 and 2014, says Mohammed Ali… Dubai’s exports to Russia total AED8.24 billion in 2014
Dubai International celebrates 55 years on 30 Sept
Thursday, October 1, 2015Handled a record 7.2m passengers in August – the largest amount of passengers ever in a single month 1 October 2015 Dubai: Dubai International celebrated its 55 years since opening on Wednesday with operator Dubai Airports announcing that the airport saw the largest amount of passengers ever in a single month in August. A… Dubai International celebrates 55 years on 30 Sept
