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XXII Carat on track for delivery by end of 2017
Wednesday, May 10, 2017Forum group is on track to deliver first-of-its kind luxury villa project at the Palm Jumeirah by the end of 2017. The international property conglomerate, which unveiled its iconic development – XXII Carat at the Palm Jumeirah West Crest, said residents of the Mediterranean architectural inspired villas will enjoy a luxury hotel-inspired lifestyle offering spacious accommodation… XXII Carat on track for delivery by end of 2017
New technologies see wait times at DXB International (DXB) drop as much as 10% in Q1 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017Passenger wait times at Dubai International (DXB) have dropped by as much as ten per cent during the first quarter of 2017 thanks to the implementation of new technologies at the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic. Recent results show that in the first three months of 2017, 84 per cent of transfer passengers…
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses unveiling of Miral’s master development plan for South of Yas Island
Tuesday, May 9, 2017WAM – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, witnessed today the launch of Miral’s AED12 billion master development plan to transform the southern end of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. His Highness welcomed Miral’s delegation today at the Sea… HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses unveiling of Miral’s master development plan for South of Yas Island
Get ready for Dubai’s Super Sale from 18 – 20 May with 30 – 90% discounts on top brands!
Monday, May 8, 2017Retail therapy starts early this summer in Dubai with the 3-day Super Sale, a new citywide retail initiative that will offer shoppers the opportunity to pick up amazing deals across a range of merchandise at participating outlets from 18-20 May. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of…
UAE’s non-oil trade hits AED1.56 trillion in 2016
Monday, May 8, 2017WAM – In yet another sign of the country’s resilient economic growth policy, the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in 2016 hit AED1.564 trillion, a 1 percent growth over 2015, according to UAE Federal Customs Authority, FCA. Despite besetting economic pressures, the volume of UAE’s non-oil foreign trade, including direct trade and free zones’, increased to… UAE’s non-oil trade hits AED1.56 trillion in 2016
Air Arabia posts net profit of AED103 million in Q1 2017
Monday, May 8, 2017WAM — Sharjah-based carrier Air Arabia today reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2017 exceeding analyst expectations, as the Middle East’s first and largest low cost carrier continued to deliver solid commercial and operational results. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED103 million for the three months ending 31st March, 2017,… Air Arabia posts net profit of AED103 million in Q1 2017
Dubai Water Canal Project wins MEED Quality Award
Sunday, May 7, 2017WAM — The UAE topped the region with eight GCC award winners in the MEED Quality Awards for projects, followed by Qatar with five, and Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with three each, while Bahrain and Oman each had one regional winner. The GCC winners were announced at a ceremony held in Dubai. The UAE’s eight-trophy… Dubai Water Canal Project wins MEED Quality Award
Emirates SkyCargo wins twin honours
Sunday, May 7, 2017WAM — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has won the ‘Best Cargo Airline Middle East’ award at the annual Cargo Airline of the Year 2017 awards organised by Air Cargo News in London. This is the 28th time that Emirates SkyCargo has won this recognition in the 31 year history of the awards.… Emirates SkyCargo wins twin honours
Abu Dhabi named as favourite destination in UAE
Sunday, May 7, 2017WAM — Abu Dhabi has maintained its position as the number one destination in the UAE for guest satisfaction in a report by travel and hotel data specialist organisation, Olery. The report’s findings highlight Abu Dhabi’s leading position among cities in the Arabian Gulf, with the overall Guest Experience Index registering an 82.8 score, up… Abu Dhabi named as favourite destination in UAE
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister receives UAE ambassador
Sunday, May 7, 2017WAM — Kazakhstani Prime Minister, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, has received Dr. Mohamed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to Kazakhstan, to discuss means of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The parties highlighted the keenness of the leadership of both countries to push forward their distinguished relations to new horizons for… Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister receives UAE ambassador
