UAE News
Emirates Group makes Dh5.5 billion in 2014-2015 financial year
Monday, May 11, 2015Emirates Group post its second most profitable year in its 30-year history Dubai: Emirates Group reported on Thursday its second highest profit ever of Dh5.5 billion ($1.5 billion) for its financial year that ended March 31, 2015, 34 per cent more than the Dh4.1 billion it reported a year ago. Revenue was a whopping Dh96.5… Emirates Group makes Dh5.5 billion in 2014-2015 financial year
Google Street view of Sharjah launched
Monday, May 11, 2015Street View Car will begin capturing panoramic images of streets, neighbourhoods and landmarks in Sharjah Sharjah: Google Maps users will soon be able to virtually explore Sharjah, navigate its streets, and neighbourhoods through panoramic street-level images, as Google and the Sharjah Urban Planning Council announced on Saturday the launch of Street View in Sharjah, making… Google Street view of Sharjah launched
Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands
Monday, May 11, 2015Dubai developer Nakheel has announced a partnership with Spanish hotel operator RIU Hotels and Resorts to build a new beachfront resort in its Deira Islands project. The partnership is expected to create a 750-room four star all-inclusive resort next to range of attractions such as Deira Mall and Deira Islands Night Souk, a statement said.… Nakheel To Build New Beachfront Resort In Deira Islands
Chinese investors snap up retail space in Dragon City
Monday, May 11, 2015Chinese traders account for 65 per cent of 700 units reserved since the project went on lease three days ago, with UAE nationals making up the vast majority of the other 35 per cent. Dubai — Chinese traders in Dubai are staking their claim on hundreds of new retail and restaurant units at Nakheel’s Dragon… Chinese investors snap up retail space in Dragon City
H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show
Monday, May 11, 2015Blockbuster show reflects the aviation industry’s growth Sheikh Ahmed: It is an excellent show and a knowledge-sharing and networking platform B2B show features 300 exhibitors from 40 countries Show attracted 127 hosted buyers from 30 countries 8000 industry professionals to attend the three-day event Show has over 12000 sqm exhibition space Italy Pavilion debuts at… H.H Sheikh Ahmed opens the world’s largest annual airport show
Sharjah’s Al Hisn Fort restored to glory
Sunday, May 10, 2015For almost 200 years, Al Hisn Fort has stood guard over Sharjah, its cannons and towers facing towards the sea to protect the emirate’s residents, rich and poor, from any would-be enemy. As the city grew, the fort, which is now surrounded by the modern urban sprawl of roads and tower blocks, became less a… Sharjah’s Al Hisn Fort restored to glory
At the Top, Burj Khalifa observation lifts traverse a ‘moon-distance’
Sunday, May 10, 2015At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest observatory deck, in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, just reached another milestone. Its observation lifts, which travel 124 floors to the open-air platform, have covered 384,400 kilometres – equal to the distance from the earth to the moon – since its opening in 2010. On average,… At the Top, Burj Khalifa observation lifts traverse a ‘moon-distance’
Work on Al Maktoum International expansion starts this year
Sunday, May 10, 2015Once complete the passenger terminal will provide a total of 24 boarding gates, seven baggage reclaim carousels and an increase to 104 check-in desks. Dubai Airports on Tuesday said construction work to expand Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) is expected to start later this year. In a statement, Dubai Airports said the… Work on Al Maktoum International expansion starts this year
Sharjah Launches Dhs80m Leisure Island Project To Attract Tourists
Sunday, May 10, 2015The island will consist of a Butterfly House, a literature pavilion and art sculptures, the emirate’s agency said in a statement. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched Al Noor Island, a leisure island project in the emirate in a push to attract more tourists. Valued at Dhs80 million, Al Noor Island is located… Sharjah Launches Dhs80m Leisure Island Project To Attract Tourists
HH Sheikh Ahmed to inaugurate Airport Show to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports, will inaugurate the Airport Show 2015 to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The 15th Airport Show 2015 will be co-located with the 3rd edition… HH Sheikh Ahmed to inaugurate Airport Show to be held from May 10 to 12, 2015
