Business
Majid Al Futtaim to invest Dhs1bn in VOX Cinemas until 2020
Monday, May 18, 2015The funds are aimed at helping VOX attract a further 50 million customers over the next five years. Dubai-based retailer Majid Al Futtaim has announced that its cinema arm will invest Dhs1 billion into its VOX Cinemas business over the next five years, up from an earlier planned investment of Dhs750 million. The funds will… Majid Al Futtaim to invest Dhs1bn in VOX Cinemas until 2020
Dubai Water Canal project 33% complete, new diversions announced
Monday, May 18, 2015The Roads and Transport Authority has opened phase II of the main traffic diversion works on Al Wasl Road. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that 33 per cent of the construction on its Dhs2 billion water canal project has been completed, and that the project is proceeding on schedule. The RTA has…
Dubai Week in China closes in Beijing
Sunday, May 17, 2015Dubai Week in China come to a close on Friday night with an evening celebrating the emirate’s rich cultural heritage, as well as China and Dubai’s shared passion for food and art. The largest event to be staged in China showcasing Dubai was attended by more than 15,000 visitors, from government officials, business and thought… Dubai Week in China closes in Beijing
Dubai Tourism Rallies the VFR Market Through #MyDubai Hotel Edition
Sunday, May 17, 2015Families of employees at 11 leading Dubai hotels are experiencing a trip of a lifetime to the Emirate Dubai, UAE; 17 May 2015: Dubai Tourism is uniting families across the globe and demonstrating the importance of the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) market to the Emirate. Part of the wider #MyDubai… Dubai Tourism Rallies the VFR Market Through #MyDubai Hotel Edition
Smartworld Launches Cloud Customer Engagement Solutions in the UAE
Sunday, May 17, 2015The new offering leverages the virtualized capabilities of the Altitude uCI 8 platform to deliver Altitude’s flagship contact center applications in a cloud-based service model Dubai-based Focus Point Selects Smartworld Cloud Customer Engagement Solutions Dubai, May 17, 2015 – Smartworld has selected Altitude Software to Launch the first Cloud Customer Engagement… Smartworld Launches Cloud Customer Engagement Solutions in the UAE
DIFC welcomes Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister
Sunday, May 17, 2015Massimov and a high-profile business delegation came to the centre in a bid to boost bilateral trade May 16, 2015 Dubai: Eisa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre, welcomed Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov and a high-profile business delegation to the centre in a bid to boost bilateral trade between the UAE and… DIFC welcomes Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister
Nakheel signs deal with Landmark Group for 25 outlets in Al Khail Avenue
Sunday, May 17, 2015Construction on the Al Khail Avenue mall will begin this year, with expected opening in 2018. Dubai-based developer Nakheel announced that it has signed a deal with retailer Landmark Group to open 25 outlets in its upcoming mall, Al Khail Avenue. The new stores will include some of Landmark’s popular brands – Home Centre, Centrepoint,… Nakheel signs deal with Landmark Group for 25 outlets in Al Khail Avenue
Dubai’s inflation rate rises to 4.2% in April
Sunday, May 17, 2015Increases 0.23 per cent compared with March May 14, 2015 Dubai: Dubai’s inflation rate rose to 4.2 per cent in April over the same period in 2014 and to 0.23 per cent compared with the previous month, according to a statement on Thursday from the Dubai Statistic Centre (DSC). The increase was a result of…
Air Arabia opens RAK sales office
Sunday, May 17, 2015Airline has opened a new sales office and city terminal check-in desk in Ras Al Khaimah May 14, 2015 Dubai: Air Arabia has opened a new sales office and City Terminal Check-in in Ras Al Khaimah, the low cost carrier said on Thursday. The sales office and check-in centre is located on Nakheel Road. The… Air Arabia opens RAK sales office
DP World report 4.4% Q1 cargo volume rise
Sunday, May 17, 2015DP World handled 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units in the first three months of the year April 27, 2015 Dubai: DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, reported on Monday a 4.4 per cent rise in gross container volumes in the first quarter. The port operator, whose operations stretch from Dubai to South…
