UAE News
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
The UAE among top 20 in global competitiveness ranking
Thursday, October 1, 2015The country benefits from high levels of openness to trade, investment 1 October 2015 Dubai: The UAE is ranked 17th in the Global Competitiveness Index of the Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016, which profiles 140 economies. The report observed that the country has excellent macroeconomic environment, highly developed infrastructure, and strong institutions that provide a solid… Untitled
Slump in Russian tourists slows down Dubai luxury retail sector
Wednesday, September 30, 2015Dubai: With fewer tourists visiting Dubai from Russia and Europe, retailers have witnessed a slowdown in sales, particularly in the luxury end of the market. According to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Dubai’s retail sector did not post a stellar performance during the second quarter of the year, as the number of traveling… Untitled
Meraas’s ‘The Dome Box’ at BOXPARK – A Memorable 360-Degree Audio-Visual Experience
Wednesday, September 30, 2015Opened on 18th September, The Dome Box to Feature Three On-screen Animated Adventures on Nature, Science and Environment Dubai, UAE: 15th September 2015 – Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has launched The Dome Box, a dome theatre by Meraas that screens entertaining and educational cinematic productions. Opened on 18th September, The Dome Box will screen… Untitled
