Emirates offer, part of a new campaign launched on Monday, is for a limited time and on select routes only
31, August, 2015
Dubai: Emirates is selling economy class airfares from as low as Dh675 and business class airfares from as low as Dh4,055 as part of a new campaign launched on Monday.
The special airfares are offered for a limited time and on select routes in the Middle East, the airline said in an emailed statement.
It is also offering special fares to... Read More
31 August 2015
The AED 275 million investment features more than 53 retail outlets Major tenants include Carrefour hypermarket, Magic Planet, City Centre Clinic, Centrepoint, H&M, Sun & Sand Sports, Max, and PatchiDubai, UAE, September 1, 2015 – Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, is introducing its sixth City Centre mall in the UAE, and twelfth in the region: the new City Centre Me’aisem. The... Read More
Beat Turkey to win gold: Italy claim bronze
Dubai, August 31, 2015 – Russia claimed the 2015 Men's U23 World Championship trophy after they beat the struggling Turkish team 3-1 (26-24, 16-25, 25-18, 26-24) in the final of the competition held at Al Nasr Hall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Monday.
Russia's outside hitter Egor Kliuka was nominated the MVP for his great role played for the winners throughout the competition.
Italy captured the bronze medal following... Read More
31 August 2015
Dubai: The ‘city’ being built around the Al Maktoum International Airport has a new name — ‘Dubai South’, which will encompass all of 145 square kilometres. Dubai South will be embody the spirit of the individual and be built around the universal theme of ‘happiness’, according to a top official.
One complete the new city is expected to generate over 500,000 jobs and sustain a resident base twice that number. Dubai South will also host the Wold Expo 2020 venue as... Read More
The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) period is proving to be very successful for the Dubai Duty Free, with the additional travellers arriving in Dubai during the summer helping to transform "flyers into buyers."
Salah Tahlak, senior vice president of corporate communications at Dubai Duty Free (DDF), said that DDF has experienced a... Read More
Al Khazzan Park the first of its kind to operate on solar energy
31 August 2015
Dubai: The first solar-powered and environmentally friendly park has been launched by Dubai Municipality.
In line with Dubai’s vision for 2020 to reduce energy consumption by 30 per cent, Dubai Municipality completed its first trial to operate environmentally friendly parks. The parks, which will operate independently from the water and electricity authority, will generate energy from the sun... Read More
The emirate saw inflow of 241,000 Chinese tourists in the first half of 2015
30/08/2015 10:05 am
Dubai reported a 25 per cent increase in guest arrivals from China in the first six months of 2015 compared to same period last year. The city received 241,000 Chinese tourists in the first of the year as Dubai beefed up efforts to increase the inflow of tourists from the East Asian country.
“China is a very important inbound market for Dubai, and the emirate is making big... Read More
Al Fehaid: Global health tourism revenues reached $100 billion
$27 billion are spent by Arabs on health tourism
Dubai, August 29, 2015: Under the patronage of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce (DTCM), and for the second consecutive year, Dubai will host the 10th World Health Tourism Congress (WHTC) with the support of the Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) and GCC Council of Health Ministers, with the participation of... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was in Russia for the International Aviation and Space Show, Maks 2015, and to discuss relations with Mr Putin.
He joined Mr Putin and other top Russian officials for a parade of civil and military jets before the president accompanied him on a tour of Maks. They were briefed about the latest military, defence innovations and projects on display from more than 151 international companies.... Read More
Pursuant to Law No. 11 of 2015 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, which established Dubai World Central as a subsidiary of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Dubai World Central has named its 145 square kilometer master-planned city ‘Dubai South’.
Announcing the new name, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, said, “Over the... Read More