UAE News
Zarooq Sand Racer is ready to tackle the desert
Saturday, October 24, 2015Check this out – a road-legal rally-raid style car that’s specifically designed for the UAE desert and built right here in the Emirates. The Zarooq Sand Racer is brainchild of former French racing champion, Bruno Laffite and Mohammed Al Qadi, formerly operations director at Yar Marina Circuit. “ “The UAE are famous for amazing… Untitled
Emirates Group plans enterprise revamp
Thursday, October 22, 2015Wam/Dubai 22 October, 2015 This enterprise-wide transformation strategy will see benefits cascade into every area of business from customer experience, to commercial, to several back-office functions. Emirates Group, the air services provider, unveiled its plans to undertake an enterprise-wide transformation initiative aimed at placing data at the heart of the organisation, re-inventing business processes… Untitled
80 hybrid cabs added for a greener Dubai
Thursday, October 22, 201522 October, 2015 The move to curb pollution resulting from vehicle emissions brings the total number of hybrid vehicles in the fleet from 65 to 145 vehicles. In a move towards a ‘greener’ future, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added 80 new hybrid vehicles of Toyota Camry to its taxi fleet. The move… Untitled
Don’t worry, be happy, encourage Dubai Police
Thursday, October 22, 2015Police to follow up on Happy City survey to help residents shake off any troubles 22 October 2015 Dubai: A social experiment under way at Dubai’s largest annual technology exhibition to help people achieve a greater sense of well-being is gaining momentum, said its organisers. In keeping with efforts to help the emirate’s residents enjoy… Untitled
Emaar launches second phase of Maple townhouses in Dubai
Thursday, October 22, 2015Maple 2 will consist of 666 contemporary-styled townhouses ranging from three to five bedrooms 22 October 2015 Emaar Properties has announced the launch of Maple 2, the second phase of the townhouse community located in Dubai Hills Estate. Maple 2 will feature 666 contemporary-styled townhouses with three to five bedrooms, ranging from 2,200 to 2,700… Untitled
Nakheel reports 39% net profit rise for first nine months of 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015The developer said property handovers and strong performance by its retail, leasing and leisure businesses boosted profit 22 October 2015 Dubai developer Nakheel reported a 39 per cent increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2015, it announced on Wednesday. Nakheel said it made a net profit of Dhs 3.61bn between January… Untitled
Abu Dhabi’s new financial freezone begins operations
Thursday, October 22, 2015Abu Dhabi Global Market will initially focus on sectors such as wealth management, asset management and private banking 22 October 2015 Abu Dhabi Global Market, the emirate’s new financial freezone, announced that it has formally commenced operations. The zone’s regulator Financial Services Regulatory Authority will accept and approve financial service licence application from October 21,… Untitled
Dubai striving to become benchmark for Smart cities: Official
Wednesday, October 21, 201521 October 2015 Dubai aspires to become a benchmark for Smart cities of the future, says a top official. “Together with our partners, we are enabling Smart economic conditions, driving entrepreneurship and global competitiveness that will serve as a model for emerging nations. We are continually reviewing and refining the latest technology innovations, from mobile… Untitled
Emirates refreshes its Bvlgari amenity kits in First and Business Class
Wednesday, October 21, 2015Emirates has launched a new set of amenity kits for its First and Business Class customers. The bags have been designed in close collaboration with luxury Italian brand Bvlgari and are already available onboard all flights. The Emirates Private Collection by Bvlgari for First Class customers will have eight designs for men and women. The… Untitled
Dubai Airport readies for contactless departures
Wednesday, October 21, 201521 October, 2015 Immigration counters will soon be relics of the past as Dubai International airport is pressing on with plans for contactless departures as early as next year. And since sky is not the limit when it comes to passenger comfort, Emirates passengers could get the immigration facility on board before landing at Dubai… Untitled
