Business
Astrakhan team visits Saif Zone to boost investment
11 Feb 2015
The delegation led by Sergey N. Krzhanovskiy, deputy chairman of the government and Minister of Industry, Transport and Natural Resources of Astrakhan region, met Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, director of Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Sharjah — A high-level delegation from Astrakhan region of Russia visited Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) with a mission to promote trade and investment mission.
The delegation led by Sergey N. Krzhanovskiy, deputy chairman... Read More
Dubai to boost ties with 3,000 UAE-based Russian businesses
11 Feb 2015
The Dubai-Russia trade in the first nine months of 2014 amounted to Dh7 billion, while in 2013, it scored Dh11 billion.
Dubai — As part of Irtibat, an initiative launched by Dubai Customs to nurture closer ties with foreign business communities based in the emirate, Dubai Customs received a delegation from the Russian Federation and Russian Business Council in Dubai.
The delegation also comprised representatives from Russian businesses based in Dubai.
Ahmed Mahboob... Read More
UAE, Russia space cooperation reaching new heights
11 Feb 2015
ABU DHABI // Russia and the UAE are taking space technology cooperation to new heights, according to the Russian ambassador.
The country is now one of the UAE’s major partners in this field, primarily regarding the delivery of Emirati satellites to space.
“The establishment of the UAE Space Agency and the announcement of some ambitious projects like the Mars probe in 2021 for sure will contribute to bringing the cooperation in this field to a new height,” Alexander Efimov, the... Read More
Jumeirah Signs First Venu Hotel For Meraas’ Bluewaters Island Project
07 Feb 2015
Dubai-based hotel operator Jumeirah announced that it has signed the first deal for its new hotel brand, Venu, with developer Meraas Holding for its upcoming Dhs6 billion Bluewaters Island project in Dubai.
Jumeirah will operate the Venu Bluewaters Island Hotel and adjoining serviced... Read More
Dh5m underwater villas on Dubai’s The World islands
07 Feb 2015
First they built artificial islands off the coast of Dubai. Now the next stage is homes that will be partially submerged.
A developer is to build villas that have two floors above water level and one beneath on a cluster of six islands on The World islands project, known as the Heart of Europe.
Invitations for Saturday’s private launch have been sent out to... Read More
Middle East carriers post strongest annual passenger traffic growth in 2014
07 Feb 2015
February 6, 2015
Dubai: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Friday that the Middle East carriers had the strongest annual passenger traffic growth of13 per cent in 2014.
“The region’s economies continue to show robust growth in non-oil sectors, and are... Read More
Strong demand, new products boost UAE business confidence
07 Feb 2015
Thriving non-oil private sector coasts over impact of declining crude prices
February 3, 2015
The UAE’s Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for January showed strong improvement in business, indicating that the non-oil private sector continued to grow despite sharp decline in oil prices.
The UAE’s PMI is a composite indicator of non-oil economy based on data... Read More
Etihad launches 787 into operation
04 Feb 2015
Abu Dhabi — Etihad Airways has inducted its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into its fleet. Etihad Airways is one of the world’s biggest 787 customers with over 70 airplanes on order, including a mix of 787-9s and 787-10s.
The carrier will place the aircraft on key medium and long-haul routes such as Washington DC... Read More
Second edition of Dubai Tour takes off - February 4 -7
04 Feb 2015
The Race
The inaugural Dubai tour took place in 2014, and has established itself on the... Read More
New projects to revive the charm of old Dubai’s historic sites
04 Feb 2015
More abra services between both sides of Dubai Creek, well-ventilated pedestrian ways inside the historical district and an art tour linking art galleries are also in the works.
Dubai: Old Dubai will return to its glory in three years, with a major renovation project for the Historical District getting clearance on Tuesday. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-... Read More
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