Affirms UAE’s keenness to develop its relations with Russia in a way that will serve the interests of both countries
18 November, 2015
Abu Dhabi Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, during a telephone call.
Shaikh Mohammad affirmed the UAE’s keenness to develop its relations with Russia in a... Read More
Mohammad Bin Rashid praises role of the Emirati women as Amal Al Qubaisi is elected FNC Chairperson
18 November, 2015
Abu Dhabi: UAE made history in the Arab world by electing the first woman Speaker to its parliament as the 16th legislative chapter of the Federal National Council (FNC) opened here on Wednesday.
“Emirati women have been great leaders and great achievers, establishing significant regional and global presence for themselves and the UAE,” tweeted His... Read More
Etihad Airways, hotels to take part at the annual International Luxury Travel Market
18 November, 2015
Abu Dhabi: A number of Abu Dhabi’s hotels and resorts are joining the emirate’s Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA) at the annual International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes, France later this month.
The delegation will highlight Abu Dhabi’s credentials in attracting five-star focused visitors, with Etihad Airways, various tour operators, and destination management... Read More
BinHendi partners with the Italian brand to bring trendy, contemporary luxury to Dubai
Dubai, November 18, 2015 – MSGM, the Italian contemporary luxury brand well known for its young and motivated concept, opened its first monobrand store in the Middle East.
BinHendi Enterprises, the region’s leader in fashion, watches and jewellery, collaborated with MSGM to bring the brand to the UAE. The brand’s fourth store worldwide is located at The Dubai Mall, in Fashion Avenue, Level 1... Read More
ADNOC Emirates has roughly 100bn barrels of proven reserves and contributes almost 3 per cent of global oil production
18 Nov 2015
The UAE will raise its oil production capacity to 3.5 million barrels per day within the next two to three years, says HE Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi, director-general of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Abdalla Salem el-Badri, the Secretary-General of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) said that UAE plays a major... Read More
Have you ever wondered what the Burj Al Arab is like inside? Now can find out
18 Nov 2015
Have you ever wondered what it might be like inside Dubai’s world-famous Burj Al Arab? Well now you can explore it for free from the comfort of your own home. That’s right, you can take a tour of this iconic hotel without even having to visit it.
Jumeirah Inside is a new online service that allows you to take a virtual tour of the hotel’s interior; from the lobby right up to the... Read More
Unique supercars battle it out on the sea and amaze spectators at Waldorf Astoria
Dubai Palm Jumeirah
The first ever amphibious supercar performance took place today (Tuesday, 17 November) as the Dubai Motor Festival revved up the action in an amazing event just off the coast of The Palm Jumeirah.
The unique performance saw two of the specially adapted cars dash across waves off Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah before staging a stunt show close to the shoreline at the... Read More
Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft have larger screens and more on-demand channels
17 November 2015
Emirates introduced its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on its Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 aircraft.
The latest features include larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage — offering passengers an even greater choice of content on board.
Passengers travelling in First Class will have a more immersive... Read More
Aimed at offering a smooth passenger experience to all travellers
17 November, 2015
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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport has become the first in the region to successfully introduce an automated Traveller Document Authentication System (TDAS) using the latest innovations on offer to deliver a smooth passenger experience to all travellers.
The new technology, developed by SITA, a company specialised in air transport communications and IT solutions, is now... Read More
17 Nov. 2015
The UAE is preparing to invest $18 billion in realising its aspirations to become a knowledge-based economy by 2021, said UAE minister of economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri.
Opening the 17th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference, in the capital organised by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister said that the UAE is focusing on... Read More