UAE News
Air Astana scoops Skytrax Award – for fourth consecutive year
Monday, June 22, 2015Air Astana, the Kazakhstan flag carrier, is celebrating success yet again at the 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with a Best Airline Central Asia / India being achieved for the fourth successive year and Best Airline Staff Service Central Asia/India for the third year. The awards ceremony took place at the 51st edition of the Paris Air Show… Untitled
Abu Dhabi records 20% rise in visitors in first four months of 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015Over 1.3 million guests stayed in the emirate’s hotels and hotel apartments The number of guest arriving in Abu Dhabi increased by 20 per cent year-on-year during the first four months of 2015, according to new figures released by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. Over 1.37 million guests stayed in the emirate’s 161… Untitled
Emirates introduces new feature to block tickets for 48 hours
Thursday, June 18, 2015The ‘hold my fare’ feature is open to customers in the UAE and other select markets for a refundable fee Dubai-based Emirates Airline has introduced a new feature allowing customers to book and lock in fares for 48 hours on its website. Open to customers in the UAE and select markets, the ‘hold my fare’… Untitled
HRH Princess Haya honoured at the 2015 Longines Ladies Awards ceremony
Thursday, June 18, 2015London (UK) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 15 June 2015: HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein has tonight been awarded the prestigious Longines Ladies Award in a ceremony attended by the leaders of the global equine sports industry. Former Olympic showjumper, two-term President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), FEI Honorary President and Classic-winning racehorse owner, HRH Princess… Untitled
Etihad expand code-share, fly daily to Hong Kong
Thursday, June 18, 2015Etihad Airways launched daily flights to Hong Kong on Monday June 15, 2015 Dubai: Etihad Airways launched daily flights to Hong Kong on Monday and announced the expansion of its code-share agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. The Asian carrier will place is code-share on all Etihad flights between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi and onto… Untitled
dnata wins award for World’s Best Lounge
Wednesday, June 17, 2015Leading air services provider awarded Best Independent Airport Lounge by SkyTrax Wednesday, June 17, 2015 — Dubai and Singapore— Travellers from around the world have spoken. The dnata Lounge in Terminal 3 of Singapore’s Changi International airport has been awarded the World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge at the SkyTrax 2015 World Airline Awards in Paris.… Untitled
National Day of the Russian Federation in Dubai
Tuesday, June 16, 2015Consulate General of the Russian Federation in UAE held an official reception to celebrate the National Day of the Russian Federation or as it is called the Day of Russia. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, heads of the diplomatic missions accredited in UAE, well-known businessmen and members of the Russian-speaking community and reporters… Untitled
Dubai Chamber big at World Chambers meet
Monday, June 15, 201515 June 2015 During the conference, the Dubai Chamber played its role of enhancing cooperation between global chambers of commerce and industry through the participation of Hamad Buamim. Dubai — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry successfully concluded its participation at the ninth World Chambers Congress organised by International Chambers of Commerce’s World Chambers… Untitled
UAE Banks Federation approves mobile wallet programme
Monday, June 15, 2015The programme needs to have a final approval from the UAE Central Bank before it goes live, the federation said The UAE Banks Federation has approved the mobile wallet programme deeming it ready to be introduced among users, the group said in a statement. The mobile wallet, which was launched last year, could be live… Untitled
Dubai: A global destination for tourism
Sunday, June 14, 2015Fourth in MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index 14/06/2015 4:54 pm EDT Dubai continues to attract visitors from around the world, according to international newspapers and news websites. The Independent says that Dubai continues its efforts to fascinate tourists with all that is new and interesting to be the first hub for tourism, entertainment and investment.… Untitled
