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Passenger traffic at DXB International hits all-time high of 8 million in January

01 Mar 2017

WAM -- Dubai International has announced that monthly passenger traffic numbers in January reached 8 million, according to a report issued by operator, Dubai Airports, today.

Passenger traffic rose 9.7 percent to 8,037,008 in January 2017, up from 7,327,637 in the same month in 2016. This follows DXB’s performance in 2016 during which the airport welcomed a record 83.6 million passengers.

Commenting on the announcement, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said, "It’s an... Read More

Dubai Customs launches ‘Jawab service’ on social platforms

01 Mar 2017

WAM--Dubai Customs launched on Tuesday, "Jawab service," upon the directives of the wise leadership to make Dubai the world’s smartest city.

The new artificial intelligence communication service, which connects Dubai Customs with its clients through social media platforms, was inaugurated in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs.

The new service will see a virtual officer respond to clients' enquires 24/7 without any human intervention through Dubai... Read More

RTA bars car rental companies from retaining renter’s passport or identity card

01 Mar 2017

WAM -- The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has announced new stipulations for issuing permits for car rental business in Dubai.

"No private documents relating to the renter shall be retained such as the passport or identity card," said Nasir Al-Haj, Director of Commercial Transport Activities, RTA’s Licensing Agency.

"The new conditions aim to improve the business practices of this sector, curb offences and risks, and define the roles and responsibilities of parties... Read More

Minister of Tolerance says UAE promotes social justice and human rights as cornerstone of national state-building

01 Mar 2017

WAM -- The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the other founding fathers of the UAE sought to establish social justice and respect of human rights as the cornerstone of national state-building, protection of the social fabric as well as sustaining peace, security, stability and prosperity to serve all people regardless of faith, colour, gender, origin or social status, Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of State for Tolerance, said today The UAE spares no efforts to... Read More

Emirates celebrates successful first year of world’s longest A380 non-stop route from Dubai to Auckland

01 Mar 2017

Upgrading the aircraft type to the double-decker A380 on its daily non-stop service connecting Dubai and Auckland was one of the key reasons for a successful first year on the route, the world’s longest A380 flight, says Emirates.

Emirates today (1 March) celebrated 12 months on the non-stop route, flown firstly with a 266-seat Boeing 777-200LR and then, since 30 October last year, with the A380, providing up to 491 seats. The upper deck on the A380s features 14 first class suites and... Read More

Fashion Forward Dubai Announces Programme For Upcoming Edition

28 Feb 2017

March 23rd – 25th Hai d3, Dubai Design District

Over 30 regional ready-to-wear, couture and accessory designers

Introducing 13 new labels

Designers present ‘See Now, Buy Now’ collections

Headline d3 talks by Nowness CEO, Daniel Coutinho, Designer Azza Fahmy and CEO of Who's Next and Premiere Classe, Etienne Cochet

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD), the region’s progressive fashion platform, endorsed by Dubai Design and Fashion Council (... Read More

Smart Dubai board holds 8th meeting amidst successes achieved locally and globally

28 Feb 2017

The Board of Directors of the Smart Dubai Office held its 8th meeting, which was presided over by H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board.

The meeting complements the efforts exerted to implement the Smart Dubai initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with a vision for Dubai to become the happiest and smartest city on Earth and a benchmark city for smart city implementation... Read More

25th staging of ATP event at DDF Tennis Championships gets underway!

28 Feb 2017

The second week of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships got underway in bright sunshine on Monday after the rain that dogged the WTA event finally moved away. Excitement is especially high this week as over the coming days the tournament celebrates 25 years as one of the highlights of the ATP World Tour.

Philipp Kohlschreiber is now within two matches of achieving a remarkable 400 career singles victories after beating Gilles Muller 6-4 7-6(1), and Marcel Granollers lined up a... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid tours Gulfood 2017

28 Feb 2017

Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured today Gulfood 2017, a food and beverage commodity expo, held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

HH Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chief Executive of Emirates Group His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and Director- General of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality in Dubai H.E. Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, and Department of... Read More

Abu Dhabi Festival 2017 set for grand opening tomorrow!

28 Feb 2017

Abu Dhabi Festival 2017, the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Arabian Gulf unveils tomorrow and runs up to 31st March. For its 14th edition, the Festival’s country of honour is its neighbour Saudi Arabia, commemorating the might of Arabic culture.

With over 100 events presented across the capital and the country, this year’s festival hosts a fusion of outstanding UAE creativity and exceptional international performers from as far afield as China, Spain and the United... Read More