UAE News
Uniting smart services is key for Dubai’s smart city transformation
Monday, June 8, 2015Dubai: Uniting all smart services provided by different governmental and private entities is the biggest challenge facing Dubai’s smart city transformation, experts say. This statement was made at the sixth session of the Smart Cities Forum on Sunday, which was organised by the Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Government. “Any private or public entity can… Uniting smart services is key for Dubai’s smart city transformation
Emirates lists $913 million sukuk
Monday, June 8, 2015Nasdaq Dubai positioned to play important role in the growth of Islamic products. Dubai: Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, rang the market-opening bell on Wednesday to celebrate the listing of a $913 million sukuk by the world’s biggest airline by international passenger traffic on Nasdaq… Emirates lists $913 million sukuk
Boeing on track to deliver flydubai’s first 737 MAX in 2017
Monday, June 8, 2015Testing of the new aircraft is slated to begin in the first half of 2016. Dubai-based low cost carrier flydubai is set to receive its inaugural Boeing 737 MAX in the second half of 2017, the Seattle-based manufacturer has confirmed. Boeing began the production process for its new aircraft last week with wing design at… Boeing on track to deliver flydubai’s first 737 MAX in 2017
Mass yoga session on Friday at Zabeel Park
Monday, June 8, 2015Some 3,000 people expected at Dubai’s Zabeel Park ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21 Dubai: Roughly 3,000 people are expected to join a mass yoga session in Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday as an advance celebration of the world’s first International Yoga Day (June 21). Dubai Municipality, in coordination with Friends of Yoga,… Mass yoga session on Friday at Zabeel Park
Global Village bags TripAdvisor certificate
Monday, June 8, 2015Dubai’s leading family and cultural entertainment destination, receives Certificate of Excellence from the world’s largest travel site Dubai: Global Village, Dubai’s leading family and cultural entertainment destination, has received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The award follows the park receiving positive reviews that are consistently rated a minimum… Global Village bags TripAdvisor certificate
National Drilling Company to buy 14 new rigs for $543m
Sunday, June 7, 2015The new contracts are part of the UAE company’s expansion plans June 7, 2015 Reuters Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Drilling Company has signed contracts worth $543 million (Dh1.9 billion) to buy 14 new rigs, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday. One offshore and one onshore rig, worth $203 million, will be built in… National Drilling Company to buy 14 new rigs for $543m
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority calls for concerted efforts to achieve Vision 2021 objectives
Sunday, June 7, 2015Al Midfa: Cooperation between all sectors fundamental to attracting 10 million visitors by 2021 Al Midfa: China, India and GCC are key markets for Sharjah tourism Sharjah, May 6, 2015: The Sharjah Tourism Advisory Committee, chaired by HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), held its third… Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority calls for concerted efforts to achieve Vision 2021 objectives
Emirates inks air-rail codeshare with France’s SNCF, adds 19 new destinations
Sunday, June 7, 2015The deal will help boost Emirates network in France and ease connectivity for passengers. Dubai carrier Emirates has signed a codeshare deal with SNCF, France’s National Railway Company, allowing passengers to travel on air and rail services in the country via a single ticket. Under the deal, passengers will be able to fly on Emirates… Emirates inks air-rail codeshare with France’s SNCF, adds 19 new destinations
LUKOIL President Meets with Kazakhstan Leaders
Sunday, June 7, 2015LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov visited Astana to attend the 28th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan. As part of his visit, Mr. Alekperov met with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Masimov, executives from Kazakshtan’s Ministry of Energy and KazMunayGas, the national oil company of Kazakhstan. The parties discussed LUKOIL’s operations… LUKOIL President Meets with Kazakhstan Leaders
Committee announces schedule for FNC polls
Saturday, June 6, 2015Early voting from September 28-30, followed by electoral silence, ahead of polls on October 3 Abu Dhabi: The National Election Committee (NEC) unveiled today (Saturday) a detailed schedule for the upcoming Federal National Council (FNC) elections set to be held on October 3. The announcement comes as part of the NEC commitment to educate and… Committee announces schedule for FNC polls
