UAE News
Ground handing industry to benefit hugely from Middle East aviation boom
Tuesday, December 30, 2014Airlines outsource over 50 per cent of ground handling GH market estimated to be worth over $347 billion Ground handlers facing challenges to operate efficiently Rising air traffic requires GHS expansions New products to be unveiled at Airport Show-2015 ‘Meet the Buyer’ programme at Airport Show-2015 Dubai, December 28, 2014: The multi-billion dollar expansion of… Ground handing industry to benefit hugely from Middle East aviation boom
First UAE nuclear plant to start in 2017
Saturday, December 27, 2014The first of four nuclear reactors being built by the UAE will come on line in 2017 The first of four nuclear reactors being built by the UAE will come on line in 2017 and the rest will be fully operational by 2020, an official said Monday. “When they are fully operational in 2020, they… First UAE nuclear plant to start in 2017
Spectacular musical bonanza in store for residents and visitors in Dubai Shopping Festival’s “Journey of Celebrations”
Saturday, December 27, 2014British, Arabic, Indian and Filipino artists, musicians and singers to enthrall crowds at live concerts during DSF’s “Journey of Celebrations” Welcoming visitors and residents to its “Journey of Celebrations” from 1 January to 1 February 2015, the 20th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is promising to be a fantastic treat for music lovers… Spectacular musical bonanza in store for residents and visitors in Dubai Shopping Festival’s “Journey of Celebrations”
Abu Dhabi among top 10 tourist destinations for 2015
Saturday, December 27, 2014The site tells its users that Abu Dhabi city and its skyline are about to get a lot more inspiring as the emirate bids to become the cultural capital of the Middle East. Abu Dhabi: The major international news website CNN.com has named Abu Dhabi among its Top 10 destinations for 2015. The emirate is… Abu Dhabi among top 10 tourist destinations for 2015
Street Kiosk Registration Opens for Dubai Shopping Festival 2015
Saturday, December 27, 2014The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), and the organisers of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, is now accepting applications from those wishing to hire retail space and Street Kiosks for the milestone 20th anniversary of DSF, which runs from 1 January to 1… Street Kiosk Registration Opens for Dubai Shopping Festival 2015
Dubai Shopping Malls Group gives you ‘A Million Reasons To Shop’ during 20th anniversary of DSF
Wednesday, December 24, 2014Latest campaign to offer a total of One Million Dirhams in prizes Promotion to run from January 1st to February 1st , 2015 Shoppers who spend AED 200 and above at any of the participating malls stand a chance to win prizes in cash and shopping vouchers instantly In… Dubai Shopping Malls Group gives you ‘A Million Reasons To Shop’ during 20th anniversary of DSF
Dubai Duty Free 31st anniversary sales at Dh188.86m
Wednesday, December 24, 2014Airport retailer says sales mark 21.85% increase over the same period last year Dubai: A 25 per cent discount across a range of merchandise over a three-day period resulted in Dh188.86 million worth of sales for Dubai Duty Free, marking its 31st anniversary on December 20. The sale began at midnight on December 17 and… Dubai Duty Free 31st anniversary sales at Dh188.86m
UAE airports record highest single-day footfall
Wednesday, December 24, 2014Airports fully prepared to accommodate growing number of passengers, GDRFA Director General says Dubai: Over 430,000 passengers arrived at and departed from airports around the country within a 72-hour period over the weekend. The highest number of arriving and departing passengers in a day was recorded on Friday, December 19, at 150,917, the General Director… UAE airports record highest single-day footfall
DTCM briefs tourism industry on key activities in the upcoming quarter
Wednesday, December 24, 2014More than 500 members of Dubai’s front office tourism industry were hosted by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) at the first city briefing event. Held at JW Marriott Marquis, DTCM invited Destination Management Companies (DMC) operators as well as hotel concierges and front of house staff to join for a briefing on… DTCM briefs tourism industry on key activities in the upcoming quarter
Sheikh Mohammed Launches New Strategy, Dubai Plan 2021
Wednesday, December 24, 2014The plan outlines the emirate’s development framework over the next seven years. UAE VP and PM and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched Dubai Plan 2021, a new strategy outlining the emirate’s development framework over the next seven years. The framework of the plan includes six themes that aim to define… Sheikh Mohammed Launches New Strategy, Dubai Plan 2021
