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Uniting smart services is key for Dubai’s smart city transformation
08 Jun 2015
Dubai: Uniting all smart services provided by different governmental and private entities is the biggest challenge facing Dubai’s smart city transformation, experts say.
This statement was made at the sixth session of the Smart Cities Forum on Sunday, which was organised by the Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Government.
“Any private or public entity can provide smart services and become smart. The challenge is uniting these services and making Dubai smart as a whole, making it... Read More
Emirates lists $913 million sukuk
08 Jun 2015
Nasdaq Dubai positioned to play important role in the growth of Islamic products.
Dubai: Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, rang the market-opening bell on Wednesday to celebrate the listing of a $913 million sukuk by the world’s biggest airline by international passenger traffic on Nasdaq Dubai.
The listing brings the total value of sukuk listed on Dubai’s exchanges to $34.96 billion, reinforcing Dubai’s position as... Read More
Boeing on track to deliver flydubai’s first 737 MAX in 2017
08 Jun 2015
Testing of the new aircraft is slated to begin in the first half of 2016.Dubai-based low cost carrier flydubai is set to receive its inaugural Boeing 737 MAX in the second half of 2017, the Seattle-based manufacturer has confirmed.
Boeing began the production process for its new aircraft last week with wing design at its 737 factory in Renton.
The first aircraft is slated for completion by the end of this year, and testing is expected to begin in the first half of 2016.
... Read More
Mass yoga session on Friday at Zabeel Park
08 Jun 2015
Some 3,000 people expected at Dubai’s Zabeel Park ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21
Dubai: Roughly 3,000 people are expected to join a mass yoga session in Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday as an advance celebration of the world’s first International Yoga Day (June 21).
Dubai Municipality, in coordination with Friends of Yoga, will host the free 40-minute evening session at the Megabowl area of the park.
The UN recently decided to mark International Yoga Day on June... Read More
Global Village bags TripAdvisor certificate
08 Jun 2015
Dubai's leading family and cultural entertainment destination, receives Certificate of Excellence from the world's largest travel site
Dubai: Global Village, Dubai's leading family and cultural entertainment destination, has received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. The award follows the park receiving positive reviews that are consistently rated a minimum of 4 out of 5 by millions of monthly visitors on the TripAdvisor website... Read More
National Drilling Company to buy 14 new rigs for $543m
07 Jun 2015
The new contracts are part of the UAE company’s expansion plans
June 7, 2015 ReutersAbu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Drilling Company has signed contracts worth $543 million (Dh1.9 billion) to buy 14 new rigs, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday.
One offshore and one onshore rig, worth $203 million, will be built in the UAE, WAM said, quoting the company’s chief executive Abdullah Saeed Al Suwaidi.
The onshore rig deal was signed with National Oilwell Varco, while... Read More
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority calls for concerted efforts to achieve Vision 2021 objectives
07 Jun 2015
Al Midfa: Cooperation between all sectors fundamental to attracting 10 million visitors by 2021 Al Midfa: China, India and GCC are key markets for Sharjah tourismSharjah, May 6, 2015: The Sharjah Tourism Advisory Committee, chaired by HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), held its third meeting to discuss the latest developments in the tourism sector in the emirate. The meeting focused on Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021 aim... Read More
Emirates inks air-rail codeshare with France’s SNCF, adds 19 new destinations
07 Jun 2015
The deal will help boost Emirates network in France and ease connectivity for passengers.
Dubai carrier Emirates has signed a codeshare deal with SNCF, France’s National Railway Company, allowing passengers to travel on air and rail services in the country via a single ticket.
Under the deal, passengers will be able to fly on Emirates and then travel to other destinations in France using high-speed trains leaving directly from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.
The... Read More
LUKOIL President Meets with Kazakhstan Leaders
07 Jun 2015
LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov visited Astana to attend the 28th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan. As part of his visit, Mr. Alekperov met with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Masimov, executives from Kazakshtan's Ministry of Energy and KazMunayGas, the national oil company of Kazakhstan.
The parties discussed LUKOIL's operations in Kazakhstan. Following the meeting, LUKOIL and KazMunayGas signed a Memorandum of Understanding to... Read More
Committee announces schedule for FNC polls
06 Jun 2015
Early voting from September 28-30, followed by electoral silence, ahead of polls on October 3
Abu Dhabi: The National Election Committee (NEC) unveiled today (Saturday) a detailed schedule for the upcoming Federal National Council (FNC) elections set to be held on October 3.
The announcement comes as part of the NEC commitment to educate and bring awareness to members of the Electoral College (EC) on the election process and to ensure the highest standards of efficiency,... Read More
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