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Dubai medical tourism revenues hit AED1.4 billion in 2016

07 Jun 2017

WAM -- Medical tourism in Dubai yielded returns of around AED1.421 billion in 2016 against AED1.40 billion in 2015, with the number of incoming wellness tourist arrivals amounting to 326,640 in 2016, a 9.5 percent growth over the previous year, according to Dubai Health Authority, DHA.

The much-coveted potential boasted by Dubai, particularly at the medical level, has rendered the emirate a sought-after destination for recuperative tourism, Dr. Layla Al Marzouqi, Director of the DHA... Read More

Emirates partners with BMW Group for new fleet of Chauffeur-drive cars for Business class passengers in the UAE

06 Jun 2017

Emirates has partnered with BMW Group to provide a fleet of luxury automobiles for its complimentary Chauffeur-drive service for Business Class passengers in the UAE.

The new fleet, featuring BMW 520i Touring cars, are being rolled out progressively from now until the end of the year, as the previous fleet of cars are retired.

This fleet upgrade is part of Emirates’ ongoing investment in product and service both on the ground and on board. Emirates’ Chauffeur-drive service is a... Read More

Abu Dhabi welcomed 1.6 million hotel guest in Q1 2017

06 Jun 2017

WAM -- New figures from the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, TCA Abu Dhabi, show that emirate welcomed 1.6 million guests in the first quarter of 2017, recording a 7 percent growth compared to the same period last year.

The month of April has continued to build on the strong performance of the opening quarter of the year, posting a year-on-year increase of 15 percent in hotel guest arrivals. Each of the six international tier-one markets of China, India, the United Kingdom, UK... Read More

8th Zayed Humanitarian Work Day to be launched mid-June in Abu Dhabi

06 Jun 2017

WAM -- The capital, Abu Dhabi, will host the 8th Zayed Humanitarian Work Day in the middle of June, with the participation of 44 government and private institutions and their representatives, concerned with humanitarian work.

The work day will coincide with the UAE Humanitarian Conference, held, under the theme, "Loyalty, Dedication and Giving", to commemorate the memory of the Founder and Leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in partnership with the Emirates... Read More

UAE participates in the 106th International Labour Conference in Geneva

06 Jun 2017

WAM -- The UAE participated in the 106th International Labour Conference, launched on Monday in Geneva, with the attendance of teams of government officials, business owners and labourers from the member-countries of the International Labour Organisation, ILO.

Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, headed the country’s delegation that participated in the conference, which discussed the report of the Director-General of the ILO on the Green... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed receives Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

05 Jun 2017

Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today at Za’abeel Palace, Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed welcomed his brother and exchanged Ramdan greetings with him.

Also present at the reception were Dubai Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Dubai Deputy... Read More

UAE Pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana to be largest at event

05 Jun 2017

WAM -- The National Media Council, NMC, has completed its preparations for the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana, set to be held in Kazakhstan’s capital from June 10th to September 10th, 2017, under the theme, "Future Energy".

Built, managed, and supervised by the NMC, the UAE Pavilion sheds light on the country’s experience in shaping the future of the energy sector. It promotes the positive image of the UAE and its global outlook, while offering an interactive platform for visitors... Read More

Zayed International Foundation for the Environment urges review of consumer culture practices

05 Jun 2017

WAM -- On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment on Sunday urged a review of consumer culture practices to further promote protection of the planet, public health and future generations.

Since its founding by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan- the namesake of the foundation- the UAE has been pursuing a positive approach to the environment that today receives full support from the leadership, namely President His... Read More

Now discover ‘Secret Stays’ with dnata Travel every Sunday and Monday!

04 Jun 2017

From seasoned travellers looking for the best deal, to couples planning a romantic weekend away or families looking for a well-deserved break, dnata Travel has launched ‘Secret Stays’ which offers the best last-minute deals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Customers can expect a range of offers to be shared every Sunday and Monday on https://www.dnatatravel.com/v2/hotels/offers/secret-stays, to be booked between 08:00am to 12:30am within two days of its reveal. To unlock the Secret Stays,... Read More

Emirates showcases aircraft cleaning drywash technique to mark World Environment Day on 5th June

04 Jun 2017

On the occasion of World Environment Day tomorrow 5 June, Emirates is showcasing an environmentally friendly aircraft cleaning technique that has enabled the airline to save millions of litres of water every year. Emirates uses the ‘aircraft drywash’ technique to clean its aircraft. As indicated by the name, little or no water is involved in cleaning the aircraft, which is in contrast to conventional methods of aircraft cleaning which typically use thousands of litres of water per wash.... Read More