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Islamic New Year to be marked with public holiday in UAE

20 Aug 2019

The UAE will mark Islamic New Year next weekend and residents are anticipating a day off.

The country’s human resources authority said public and private sector workers will enjoy a public holiday on Muharram 1, Hijri 1441.

That date in the Islamic calendar falls on Saturday or Sunday, leading many to anticipate a holiday on Sunday, September 1.

Last year, the private and public sectors were given one day off, a Thursday.

Muslims do not mark Islamic New Year, also... Read More

The largest traffic generators as well as newer high-potential segments have set a strong preparatory pace to fuel Dubai’s climb to becoming the most visited global destination

20 Aug 2019

WAM – Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three percent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing,Dubai Tourism. The new figures reinforce the continued strength of Dubai’s tourism sector as a key driver of economic diversification and a reliable catalyst for GDP acceleration through... Read More

Etihad Airways most punctual airline in Middle East, figures show

19 Aug 2019

WAM – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was the most punctual Middle Eastern carrier in the first seven months of 2019.

New figures produced by the aviation data company OAG show that Etihad was the only Middle Eastern carrier whose punctuality averaged more than 80 per cent for flights across this period.

The data also showed that of the airlines monitored by OAG, Etihad was ranked 24th globally for on-time performance in July, the peak summer... Read More

Jaeger-Lecoultre to be main sponsor of the 76th Venice International Film Festival

19 Aug 2019

Maintaining its commitment to the culture of filmmaking and the preservation of cinematic heritage, La Grande Maison will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its partnership with the Venice International Film Festival this year. As main sponsor of the Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre will be actively involved in all of its highlights, adorning the stars with its finest timepieces and presenting a personalised Reverso watch to the winners of the most prestigious awards: Best Film (Leone d’Oro,... Read More

Azerbaijan: The new destination every wedding planner should know

19 Aug 2019

From its cool climate to its ethereal mountain slopes, Azerbaijan’s natural beauty is a true romantic backdrop for destination weddings. With developed infrastructure, experienced wedding planners, picture-perfect weather, beautiful locations and luxurious hospitality chains, Azerbaijan is the perfect option for a destination wedding.

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Caucasus’, Azerbaijan combines modern architecture with an old-world charm. An Eastern city with a Western outlook, Baku is... Read More

Rusnano to promote nanotechnology products in Gulf countries

19 Aug 2019

TASS – The Fund for Infrastructure and Educational Programs of Rusnano and Nano Imports General Trading LLC, registered in the Emirate of Dubai (UAE), have signed an agreement to promote Russian nanotechnology and related high-tech sectors' products in the Gulf countries, the Fund’s press service said on Wednesday.

The parties intend to facilitate the implementation of pilot projects in various sectors of the Gulf economy that demonstrate the advantages of nanotechnology and related... Read More

Dubai to witness Middle East’s first dinosaur skeleton auction with initial value of AED 14 million

18 Aug 2019

WAM – A massive 155-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton will be up for grabs for lovers of rare collectibles as Emirates Auction announced it will organize the Middle East’s first auction to sell the giant dinosaur skeleton.

The online auction will be staged by Emirates Auction, the leading company in the field of auctions in the Middle East which specialises in organising and managing public and electronic auctions, at a starting value of Dhs 14.6 million and will end on August 25.... Read More

flydubai expands East with the launch of flights to Krabi and Yangon

15 Aug 2019

Dubai-based flydubai announced the launch of flights to Krabi in Thailand and Yangon in Myanmar, expanding its network to Southeast Asia. The new daily flights are codeshared with Emirates and will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) starting from 10 December 2019.

Krabi International Airport (KBV) serves as a gateway to Krabi province in southern Thailand and neighbouring regions like Malaysia and Singapore. With the launch of the daily service,... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid visits Expo 2020 Dubai infrastructure projects

15 Aug 2019

WAM – The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited several infrastructure projects related to the Expo 2020 Dubai, which will begin in October 2020, with the participation of 195 countries.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the Expo 2020 Office in Dubai South, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director-General of the... Read More

P&O Cruises cancels all Dubai and Arabian Gulf cruises

14 Aug 2019

Cruise company P&O Cruises has scrapped its winter 2019/20 Dubai and Arabian Gulf programme. The majority of the cruise line’s 49 departures were due to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The Strait has been the focus of international tension in recent months. In July, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seized the British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero. Concerns for British cruise ships have resulted in P&O axing its programme to the... Read More