UAE News
Dubai doubles capacity of mega Solar Park
Saturday, January 17, 2015Capacity of Phase II of the Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, due in 2017, raised to 200MW Dubai: Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Managing Director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has announced that the production capacity of the second phase of the Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum SolarPark will be… Untitled
Dubai’s gold trade now aims for business buyers
Saturday, January 17, 2015Targeting markets across the Middle East and Africa will be a natural progression Dubai: When it comes to selling jewellery to consumers, whether domestic or from overseas, Dubai’s built up a stellar standing that is unmatched. Now, it wants to do the same offering its finely crafted collections to business clients in overseas markets. And… Untitled
Sharjah International passengers numbers up 11.76% in 2014
Saturday, January 17, 2015Sharjah International had 9.5m passengers use the airport last year Dubai: Sharjah International Airport reported on Wednesday an 11.76 per cent increase in passenger traffic for 2014 compared to a year earlier. The airport, located in the UAE’s third largest emirate, recorded 9.5 million passengers compared to 8.5 million in 2013. Ali Salim Al Midfa,… Untitled
UAE Tops Global Sports Sponsorship Investment in 2014
Tuesday, January 13, 2015In 2014, UAE companies, led by Emirates and Etihad, invested $163 million in shirt sponsorship, finds new report. A new report has highlighted the growing reach and depth of Asian and Middle-Eastern investment in top-level sports around the world with no sign of any slowdown. Entitled “Emerging Giants”, the report released by sports marketing research… Untitled
Tourists in UAE urged to carry less cash, use credit cards
Tuesday, January 13, 2015It will help tourists maintain their safety and not be subjected to robbery. Abu Dhabi-Lieutenant Colonel Muzeed Al Otaibi, Chief of the Tourism Police Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Abu Dhabi Police, urged tourists against carrying large amounts of money during their travels and to use their credit cards for purchases.… Untitled
DSF 2015 Official Guide offers handy tips for visitors
Monday, January 12, 2015Grab your copy at the airport, hotels, or participating malls Dubai: If you’re looking at ways to maximise your Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) experience this year, grab yourself a copy of the DSF 2015 Official Guide which comes in five languages. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism… Untitled
Mohammad launches humanitarian strategy, donates Dh1m to IHC
Monday, January 12, 2015Dubai’s IHC provides key link in distribution of aid provided by the UN and other international humanitarian organisations Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 2015-2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City (IHC). The Vice-President launched the strategy during… Untitled
Dubai raises tourist visa fees, makes it non-extendable
Friday, January 9, 2015DUBAI: The emirate has increased the tourist visa fees and made it non-extendable, according to a media report. Travel agents and tour operators were quoted as saying by XPRESS that the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has increased the cost of the single entry, 30-day tourist visa from Dh210 to… Untitled
Dubai Cares gives Dh5 million, asks residents to donate
Friday, January 9, 2015Winter clothing and blankets donated, whether new or used, should be clean, dry and properly packed. With regards to food donations, only packed and sealed food items are accepted. Dubai: Dubai Cares on Friday announced that it has contributed Dh5 million in support of the “UAE Compassion” (Tarahamu) initiative. Dubai Cares’ contribution aims to ensure… Untitled
Ethiopian 2013 winner will challenge compatriot Kenenisa Bekele in Dubai Marathon on January 23
Friday, January 9, 2015The third fastest winner in the history of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa, will be gunning for Olympic legend Kenenisa Bekele and a second win in three years when he lines up at the start of the 2015 event on January 23. Desisa made history in Dubai in 2013, when not only… Untitled
