UAE News
Flydubai continues Russia push
Sunday, December 13, 2015Despite the slowdown in the Russian economy, flydubai is bullish about its long-term prospects in the country 13 December 2015 As the flydubai aircraft in made its final descent into the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia, we marvelled at the meandering rivers cutting through the industrial haze below. The carrier’s inaugural flight into Novosibirsk in… Untitled
New Show by Zapashny Brothers to entertain Dubai’s Circus Admirers of All Ages
Thursday, December 10, 2015Legendary Edgard and Askold Zapashny, members of the Zapashny’s Circus Dynasty, for the first time ever to bring on February 2016 to Dubai World Trade Centre their newest show – “UFO: Circus From Another Planet Great Moscow State Circus on Verdansky Prospect, Russia, for the first time ever presents in Dubai its new production… Untitled
Emirates plans to fly A380 to Guangzhou to compete in China
Thursday, December 10, 2015Emirates currently operates two daily flights each from Beijing and Shanghai 9 Dec 2015 Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul airline, plans to deploy Airbus Group SE A380 jumbo jets on routes to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou as it tries to differentiate its offerings to fend off Chinese rivals. “Guangzhou is a potential destination… Untitled
China’s UAE visit expected to be a win-win situation
Thursday, December 10, 2015Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed to sign agreements to boost trade during visit. 10 December 2015 “Results oriented” and “meaningful for our relationship” is how Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State, described the upcoming visit of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy… Untitled
UAE and China enjoy robust relations and bullish prospects: Report
Wednesday, December 9, 2015Trade exchange between the UAE and China surged by 220% during the past five years 9 December, 2015 WAM Abu Dhabi: On the eve of the official visit of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to China, WAM, the… Untitled
Giant Siberian woolly mammoth fossil wows shoppers at Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall
Wednesday, December 9, 2015A woolly mammoth believed to be 15,000 years old was unveiled at Marina Mall on Tuesday. 9 December 2015 The Siberian fossil of palaeolithic times stands about four metres tall and the bones alone weigh one tonne. Nikolaos Kontos, head of marketing at Marina Mall, said he hoped the attraction would appeal to the local… Untitled
UAE on ‘right track’ to reduce oil reliance: Al Mansouri
Wednesday, December 9, 2015Minister maintains optimism on 2016 economy despite oil slump 9 December 2015 Abu Dhabi: The UAE is on the right track to reducing its reliance on oil, which is expected to account for 20 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, according to Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy.… Untitled
Meraas launches hotel division in strategic move
Wednesday, December 9, 2015Plans to own as well as operate multiple properties, including for other owners 9 December 2015 Dubai: Meraas has become the latest government owned developer in Dubai to go full tilt at exploring income generating opportunities in hospitality. A dedicated division has been established — Meraas Hotels & Resorts — with a stated aim to… Untitled
Emirates to retire 26 aircraft in 2016 as new deliveries arrive
Tuesday, December 8, 2015The airline will take delivery of 36 new aircraft in 2016 including 20 A380s and 16 Boeing 777-300ERs 8 December 2015 Dubai carrier Emirates said that it will retire around 26 aircraft from its current fleet in 2016 as it takes delivery of new airplanes. Emirates said that it will retire 12 A330-300s, four A340-300s,… Untitled
DIFF 2015 opens on Wednesday night
Tuesday, December 8, 2015Hollywood, Bollywood and Arab stars will mingle on the opening night of 8-day film festival 8 December 2015 Hollywood stars will join celebrities from the Middle East and Bollywood as the 12th edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opens on Wednesday night. Creed star Michael B. Jordan, hit TV show Empire lead Terence Howard,… Untitled
