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IATA says UAE’s air passenger numbers to grow 5.6% by 2034 – IATA
Tuesday, October 21, 2014Air passenger growth in the UAE is forecast to grow 5.6 per cent by 2034, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Globally, IATA projected that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034, representing a 4.1 per cent average annual growth. Over the next two decades, the…
Dubai Duty Free named World’s Largest Airport Retailer
Tuesday, October 21, 2014Airport retailer Dubai Duty Free (DDF), which celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 20th 2013, has been named the world’s largest single airport retail operation based on the sales figures of $1.8 billion it earned in 2013, according to analysis by independent researcher Generation Research. DDF accounted for 5.19 per cent of global airport duty… Dubai Duty Free named World’s Largest Airport Retailer
Russia has key role in renewable energy says Director of IRENA
Thursday, October 16, 2014The 12th annual POWER-GEN Middle East conference was held 12-14 October 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) with a special event ‘Russia Day’ held as part of the event. it was attended by a high-level Russian energy ministry delegation led by Russia’s deputy energy minister, Yury Sentyurin. During his speech on Russia Day the… Russia has key role in renewable energy says Director of IRENA
Louvre Abu Dhabi to show Leonardo Da Vinci’s enigmatic lady
Thursday, October 16, 2014Whetting our artistic palate much ahead of its opening in December 2015, the Louvre Abu Dhabi announced that it will be showing Leonardo Da Vinci’s enigmatic painting La Belle Ferronniere next year, making it the first time ever in the Middle East that a museum has displayed the maestro’s painting. Art historians disagree about the true… Louvre Abu Dhabi to show Leonardo Da Vinci’s enigmatic lady
Legoland Dubai to feature 15,000 Lego model structures
Thursday, October 16, 2014Coming up in Dubai Parks & Resorts Legoland Dubai will feature 15,000 Lego Structures in six themed areas and will be operated by Merlin Entertainment. It is being developed in conjunction with Limited, a Meraas holding company and is scheduled to open in 2016, a statement said. It will be the first Legoland park in the… Legoland Dubai to feature 15,000 Lego model structures
Burj Al Arab marks Pink Month
Thursday, October 16, 2014Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab hotel promoted breast cancer awareness by displaying a pink ribbon throughout the month of October 2014
Al Tayer and Schwarzenegger sign partnership agreement to promote sustainability
Thursday, October 16, 2014Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Managing Director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2015), signed a partnership agreement with Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California and Chairman of the World Climate Region Summit R20, which… Al Tayer and Schwarzenegger sign partnership agreement to promote sustainability
Abdullah Bin Zayed chairs U.A.E. -Russia Joint Committee’s 4th meeting
Thursday, October 16, 2014H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, on Friday chaired the fourth meeting of the U.A.E. -Russia Joint Committee in the Russian capital, during which the two sides discussed ways of strengthening the economic, trade and investment cooperation relations титиbetween the two countries. Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Valentinovich Manturov, chaired the… Abdullah Bin Zayed chairs U.A.E. -Russia Joint Committee’s 4th meeting
Burj Khalifa’s new viewing deck is the highest in the world
Wednesday, October 15, 2014The Burj Khalifa has reclaimed the record for the world’s highest observation deck with the unveiling of a viewing level on the 148th floor. At a staggering 555.7 metres, it breaks the previous record held by Canton Tower, in Guangzhou, China, at 488 metres. The new At the Top, Burj Khalifa Sky venue adds to… Burj Khalifa’s new viewing deck is the highest in the world
Dubai eyes cultural district to lure high-end
Monday, April 16, 2012Dubai announced plans on Wednesday to follow neighbour Abu Dhabi in establishing a cultural district which will include a museum, two art hotels and an opera house. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, also UAE vice president and prime minister, announced the launch of the Dubai Modern Art Museum and Opera… Dubai eyes cultural district to lure high-end
