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Etihad Aviation Group and Partners boost financing platform strategy to US$1.2 Billion

26 May 2016

Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Alitalia have successfully raised a further US$500 million in a second platform financing transaction, following the success of last year’s award-winning bond which raised US$700 million.

A roadshow was announced on Monday 16 May 2016 to a positive response from the international financial community, followed by the official launch of the transaction a week later on Monday 23 May 2016.

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Emirates brings back its Iftar service for Ramadan

26 May 2016

Leading airlines Emirates is bringing back its Iftar service for customers travelling during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The special Iftar boxes have been re-designed with a clean and modern Arabesque design and will be available across all cabin classes on select flights including those to and from the Gulf region as well as Umrah groups travelling to Jeddah and Medina. They will allow those observing Ramadan to break their fast with a nutritious and balanced meal. The service has been a... Read More

Dubai’s luxury icon unveils Burj Al Arab Terrace - world-first outdoor leisure experience

26 May 2016

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, sets another precedent for the global hospitality industry

HH Sheikh Mohammed Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai opened the highly anticipated Burj Al Arab Terrace at Dubai’s most iconic hotel yesterday 25th May 2016.

The stunning attraction combines a remarkable, one-of-a-kind restaurant, pool, beach and cabana space, offering hotel guests and Burj Al Arab members the finest Arabian hospitality.

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Burj Al Arab is the Best Hotel in the World say Daily Telegraph’s Ultratravel readers

25 May 2016

Dubai’s luxury icon Burj Al Arab Jumeirah won the Best Hotel in the World award for the fourth year and the Best Hotel in the Middle East award for the tenth year at the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards, as voted by the readers of the UK edition of Ultratravel, the Daily Telegraph’s travel pages and the Ultratravel-branded luxury travel pages on telegraph.co.uk.

The announcement was made at the ULTA Award Ceremony event held at The Savoy in London yesterday.

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The UAE’s Met Dept issues Sea Alert!

25 May 2016

12 foot high waves and strong winds predicted for next 48 hours

If you are planning to visit the beach either today Wednesday or tomorrow, it may be wiser to postpone your plans to another day, as the UAE has issued a sea alert warning rough seas and waves rising to 12 feet or more.

This is caused by strong northwesterly winds averaging 22 – 45kms per hour and reaching 55kms per hour over the sea, set to blow dust and cause reduced visibility lasting possibly until Friday... Read More

Ramadan 2016 working hours for private sector in the UAE announced

24 May 2016

Private sector employees in the UAE will have their working days reduced by two hours during Ramadan.

The announcement was made via a statement from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

The holy month of fasting is expected to begin on June 6 subject to the moon sighting.

Dubai to build world’s first 3D printed office

24 May 2016

WAM -- Plans have been revealed today in Dubai for the world’s first fully functional 3D printed building, an ambitious move that will establish the UAE’s position as the global centre of technology in architecture, construction and design.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohamed Al Gergawi, Chairman of the UAE National Innovation Committee, said that the UAE aims to deploy the latest technologies to improve people’s lives and to develop its economy in line with the country’s National... Read More

IRENA celebrates first five years, looks ahead to next five

24 May 2016

WAM – Tonight at its headquarters in Masdar City, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) gathered Member State representatives, international stakeholders and local leaders to celebrate its fifth year of operations. Since its first Assembly, 80 additional countries have joined the Agency bringing its total membership to 148, with 28 more countries in the process of joining.

"The five years since the establishment of IRENA as a fully-fledged intergovernmental organisation... Read More

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood themed park unveils its star studded attractions

23 May 2016

Experience the action, music, drama and more recreated from some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters!

Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the first of its kind Bollywood themed park in the world, and a part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to be the region’s largest integrated theme park destination on its opening in October 2016, today presented an exclusive preview and tour of the upcoming park at a press conference held at Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Hosting the event was Thomas Jellum, General... Read More

UAE trade delegation concludes fruitful visit to Hong Kong

23 May 2016

by Rasha Abu Baker HONG KONG, 21st May, 2016 (WAM) -- A high-profile UAE trade delegation, led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has concluded a two-day visit to Hong Kong, where they participated in a major summit and held meetings with key figures in the Hong Kong financial sector. The visit was part of the government s efforts to usher in a new era of economic and trade relations between the two sides.

On Wednesday, May 18th, the delegation participated in the... Read More