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Dubai Airports introduces passenger service fee of Dhs 35
31 Mar 2016
Charge applies to departing flights after June 30, booked after March 1
Passengers flying out of Dubai’s airports will now pay Dh35 along with airline fare and other airport charges, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement yesterday.
The service fee has been introduced to help finance the expansion of Dubai International and Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC), according to the statement.
The fee for “using airport facilities” will be added to all... Read More
HTC partners with Jaguar Style Stakes to celebrate Style & Creativity
30 Mar 2016
HTC Corporation, a proud sponsor of the region’s most anticipated fashion event, the Jaguar Style Stakes, rewarded the most stylish men and women at the Dubai World Cup 2016. The global leader in mobile innovation and design sponsored three of the event’s main categories.
The HTC winners included Romain Zouhri and Charlotte Taylor, the Best Dressed Couple; Nader Tearab, who won the Best Dressed Man; Shaleen Alena Cheah, the Best Dressed Lady and LaToyah Asha, Best Dressed Lady runner-... Read More
Ajman launches Ride Ajman 2016
29 Mar 2016
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has teamed up with the emirate’s newest luxury flagship hotel, Fairmont Ajman and Ajman Bank to announce the emirate’s first cycling competition named Ride Ajman to be held on April 22, 2016.
The announcement was made today at a press conference in Fairmont Ajman attended by organizers and sponsors of the event where preparations and plans are revealed to ensure the success of the event.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Ahmed Al Nuaimi, son of... Read More
The Big Spring Clearance Sale kicks off on Thursday 31 March at Dubai World Trade Centre
29 Mar 2016
Get up to 90 % off from over 50 top international brands at 3-day retail event upto 2 April 2016; Chance to win two daily prizes of AED 5,000 and Dodge Challenger on last day
The Big Spring Clearance Sale, a new retail event organized by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), kicks off on Thursday, 31 March with discounts up to 90 % from over 50 international brands.
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Longines timed the prestigious races of the Dubai World Cup
28 Mar 2016
Being the Official Timekeeper of all events organized by the Meydan Group, Longines is proud to have been timing the races of the Dubai World Cup. The Swiss watch brand is also glad to be the partner of a highlight of the day, the Dubai Sheema Classic presented by Longines. Andrea Atzeni, riding Postponed, won this Group 1 race open to thoroughbreds. The owner, trainer and jockey of the winning horse were each rewarded with a Longines watch by Walter von Känel, President of Longines.
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Maraya Art Centre presents an evening of Experimental Music & Sound Art with ‘Tse Tse Fly Middle East’
28 Mar 2016
First event of its kind to be held on Al Noor Island in Sharjah is Free to Attend and open to public
In association with the Maraya Art Centre, TseTse Fly Middle East will curate an evening of sound art and experimental music on Al Noor Island, Sharjah. The evening event will feature a selection of curated sound art with visuals that will be projected onto a screen on the island, followed by individual live sound art performances from members of the TseTse Fly artist collective.
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Dubai unveils new Expo 2020 logo
28 Mar 2016
The design is inspired by an archeological find
Dubai unveiled a new logo for the Expo 2020 event yesterday evening in a ceremony attended by UAE vice president and prime minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The new logo was inspired by an artefact found at the Saroug Al Hadeed archeological site, according to UAE minister of state for international cooperation and Expo 2020 Bureau director general Reem Al Hashemi.
The object... Read More
Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome is richest horse in history
28 Mar 2016
Racehorse California Chrome was crowned the winner of the 21st edition of the $10m Dubai World Cup on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse.
The super horse won with a time of 2:01.83 and became the richest in history, according to reports.
The winner’s share of $6m pushed California Chrome’s earnings to $12,532,650, state news agency WAM said. This placed it will ahead of the 2008 Dubai World Cup winner Curlin ($10,501,800).
Victor Espinoza, who won the American Triple... Read More
Major expansion planned for Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport
24 Mar 2016
Additional immigration and check-in counters hoped to ease traffic congestion
A massive new expansion plan has been announced for Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport which will enable the facility to handle up to 26.5 million passengers per year by 2025.
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has appointed Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting to expand the Passenger Terminal Building at the airport.
The first phase of the extension will increase the built up... Read More
Mohammad Bin Zayed to visit Moscow today
24 Mar 2016
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will visit Moscow on Thursday. He is on an official visit to Russia.
Shaikh Mohammad will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations and ways to expand avenues of cooperation between both countries. The two leaders... Read More
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