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Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan inaugurates first Dubai Tram
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Tram to begin passenger service on Wednesday 12 Nov 2014 Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, flagged off the first tram from Al Sufouh depot. Shaikh Hamdan rode on the first tram along with senior government officials, with two more trains in tow, for the inaugural run. The… Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan inaugurates first Dubai Tram
DXB bags Airport of the Year for Middle East and Subcontinent Award
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Organised by Payload Asia, the award celebrates excellence, highlighting the air cargo supply chain organisations that make a difference in the industry. Dubai International, one of the world’s busiest hubs for international passengers and cargo, has been named Airport of the Year for the Middle East and Subcontinent at the Payload Asia Awards held… DXB bags Airport of the Year for Middle East and Subcontinent Award
Dubai Customs, DTCM to boost tourist facilities at harbours
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Dubai Customs and the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing, or DTCM, in Dubai inked a cooperation and partnership agreement to promote the development of tourist facilities at Jumeirah 1, Umm Suqeim 1 and Umm Suqeim 2 harbours. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, director of Dubai Customs, and Helal Saeed Almarri,… Dubai Customs, DTCM to boost tourist facilities at harbours
Madinat Jumeirah becomes world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain renowned Green Globe Certification
Tuesday, November 11, 2014Entire luxury resort receives Green Globe seal of approval Madinat Jumeirah, the luxurious Arabian resort of Dubai, has become the world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain the internationally renowned Green Globe certification. Mina A’Salam, Al Qasr, Dar al Masyaf, the conference centre and souk have all been recognised for outstanding environmental efforts following a… Madinat Jumeirah becomes world’s first mixed-use hospitality destination to gain renowned Green Globe Certification
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall To Open To Public On November 19
Tuesday, November 11, 2014The opening is timed to coincide with the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi’s upcoming retail destination, Yas Mall, will be opened to public on November 19, developer Aldar has announced. The opening is timed to coincide with the 2014 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which takes… Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall To Open To Public On November 19
Jumeirah Group to sign first Venu hotel by year-end
Sunday, November 9, 2014Jumeirah Group expects to sign a management agreement for the first hotel under its four-star brand, Venu, in the next two months, according to the group’s top executive. In September, the luxury hotel group said it was in talks with developer Meraas Holding to operate a Venu hotel on Bluewaters Island, a mixed-use development that… Jumeirah Group to sign first Venu hotel by year-end
2.5m guests check into Abu Dhabi hotels in 9 months
Sunday, November 9, 2014Christopher Hewett, senior consultant at TRI Hospitality Consulting, attributed the increased guests to TCA’s active promotion of Abu Dhabi as a destination. “Abu Dhabi is increasing this type of awareness, and it’s increasing its global position in the tourism industry. People are seeing the benefit of stopping here especially if they are incorporating a couple… 2.5m guests check into Abu Dhabi hotels in 9 months
Tallest tower in Abu Dhabi named after Shaikh Mohammed
Sunday, November 9, 2014Shaikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, made the announcement as he inaugurated the Mohammed bin Rashid Tower. Acting on the directives from the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu… Tallest tower in Abu Dhabi named after Shaikh Mohammed
Books of Russia in United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, November 4, 2014In the framework of the 33 International Book Fair that takes place in Sharjah from 5 till 15 of November 2014 the Russian Federation as one of the participants is going to represent its book exposition and event program “Books of Russia”. Initiated by the Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications, the program “Books… Books of Russia in United Arab Emirates
Dubai’s Emirates Receives 100th 777-300ER From Boeing
Saturday, November 1, 2014Dubai’s Emirates has received delivery of its 100th 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft from planemaker Boeing, the companies announced on Wednesday. With this delivery, Emirates will have 142 777s in operation and is the only airline in the world to operate all the 777 variants. With a current direct backlog of 51 777-300ERs, the 777 also… Dubai’s Emirates Receives 100th 777-300ER From Boeing
