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Emirates Group announces half-year performance for 2017-18
10 Nov 2017
DUBAI, U.A.E., 9 November 2017: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2017-18. The Group saw steady revenue growth and a rebound on profitability compared to the same period last year, in spite of the continuing downward pressure on margins, a rise in oil prices, and other challenges for the airline and travel industry.
The Emirates Group revenue was AED 49.4 billion (US$ 13.5 billion) for the first six months of its 2017-18 financial year, up 6% from AED 46.5... Read More
Macron tours French naval base in Abu Dhabi
09 Nov 2017
The National -- French president Emmanuel Macron toured a French naval base in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, a sign of Paris' deepening military and cultural ties to Abu Dhabi.
Mr Macron visited the naval base at Abu Dhabi's Port Zayed, which sits just across the waters of the Arabian Gulf from the new Louvre Abu Dhabi, which he helped inaugurate on Wednesday night.
A military band played La Marseillaise and an honour guard met Mr Macron before he boarded and walked through the French... Read More
Emmanuel Macron and UAE leaders formally open Louvre Abu Dhabi
09 Nov 2017
The National -- Wednesday night sees the formal opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island as the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, joins Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commander of the UAE Armed Forces in a ceremony at the museum.
President Macron, making his first visit to the UAE, flew into Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Airport...
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Emirates and flydubai announce new codeshare destinations
09 Nov 2017
Building on the success of the initial phase of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced 16 additional destinations to which Emirates’ passengers will be able travel on a single ticket. The new, expanded network now includes sought-after destinations such as Zanzibar, Kathmandu and Kilimanjaro.
Travellers can book on Emirates.com, through Emirates’ Contact Centres, or via travel agents for travel commencing from 8 November 2017.
Emirates President, Sir Tim Clark... Read More
Counterfeit goods worth hundreds of millions seized by Dubai Police
08 Nov 2017
More than Dh280 million worth of fake goods were taken off the streets of Dubai this year as the authorities sought to tackle a global trade that damages legitimate businesses and fuels organised crime and terrorism.
From knock-off luxury bags from Louis Vuitton and Burberry to cheap unauthorised car parts that could cause accidents, sellers were targeted in a large number of raids and seizures.
Weight loss drugs and anti-aging treatments were also commonly faked.
Once... Read More
Traffic diversions in Dubai on Thursday
08 Nov 2017
Gulf News -- If you’re driving near Ibn Battuta Mall on Thursday, watch out for road diversions and possible delays on your journey.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that it will be carrying out road works as part of its expansion project for Route 2020.
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DUBAI TOURIST ARRIVALS UP 7.5% AT THE END OF Q3 2017
08 Nov 2017
Dubai has maintained its strong performance through 2017 and is on track for another record year in terms of tourist volumes, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). A total of 11.58 million international overnight visitors arrived in Dubai during the first nine months of 2017, reflecting a 7.5 per cent increase over the same period last year, underlining the strength of the emirate’s tourism industry as well as the... Read More
Louvre Abu Dhabi spanning millennia and borders
08 Nov 2017
The National -- Think of any major world city and the image of an iconic building will almost always spring to mind – one that traverses all languages and cultures and is instantly recognisable as embodying the values and culture of that place. Whether it is the dhow sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, the bold curves of the Sydney Opera House or the solemnity of Big Ben, they represent the fabric and essence of the city and country they are in, a confident signal to the world that they are... Read More
Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to the public on 11 November
08 Nov 2017
Abu Dhabi, 7 November 2017: The much-anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi will open to the public on Saturday November 11, with a spectacular week-long series of celebrations. It is the first museum of its kind in the Arab region and offers a new perspective on the history of art in a globalised world.
An iconic architectural masterpiece designed by Jean Nouvel, it is located on the waterfront in Abu Dhabi’s cultural district on Saadiyat Island. The inaugural installation in its spacious... Read More
Abu Dhabi-made armored vehicles to hit global markets (Video)
07 Nov 2017
The National -- Abu Dhabi-based NIMR Automotive is planning to increase exports of its “Made in the UAE” military-grade vehicles to international markets over the next five years, the company said on Monday.
The Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) subsidiary delivered its first batch of vehicles outside the Middle East and North Africa region last month to Turkmenistan through an agreement with the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, while further exports will... Read More
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