Business
UAE a hub for leisure and entertainment
Tuesday, June 9, 2015Leisure and entertainment market potential is expected to reach 45m visitors by 2021 June 8, 2015 Dubai: The UAE’s leisure and entertainment market potential is expected to nearly double to 45 million visitors by 2021, according to a new report by international audit firm PwC. Most of the visitors (30 million) are likely to be… Untitled
Hilton signs two new Dubai hotels
Tuesday, June 9, 2015Both mid-market hotels set to open in early 2019 June 8, 2015 Dubai: Hilton Worldwide, a US-based hotel chain, and wasl hospitality and leisure have signed agreements to open two new mid-market hotels in Dubai, according to a statement on Monday. The Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Mina and Hilton Garden Inn Bur Dubai will… Untitled
Mohebi Logistics to open Dh550m facility at Dubai World Central
Tuesday, June 9, 2015Reinforces DWC’s commitment to become a global, multimodal logistics hub June 8, 2015 Dubai: Dubai-based Mohebi Logistics, one of the largest vertically-integrated supply chain management companies in the Middle East, has broken ground on its dynamic new facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Building on its successful and sustained track record in FMCG logistics through… Untitled
Uniting smart services is key for Dubai’s smart city transformation
Monday, June 8, 2015Dubai: 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… Untitled
Emirates lists $913 million sukuk
Monday, June 8, 2015Nasdaq 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… Untitled
Boeing on track to deliver flydubai’s first 737 MAX in 2017
Monday, June 8, 2015Testing 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… Untitled
Mass yoga session on Friday at Zabeel Park
Monday, June 8, 2015Some 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,… Untitled
Global Village bags TripAdvisor certificate
Monday, June 8, 2015Dubai’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… Untitled
National Drilling Company to buy 14 new rigs for $543m
Sunday, June 7, 2015The new contracts are part of the UAE company’s expansion plans June 7, 2015 Reuters Abu 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… Untitled
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority calls for concerted efforts to achieve Vision 2021 objectives
Sunday, June 7, 2015Al Midfa: Cooperation between all sectors fundamental to attracting 10 million visitors by 2021 Al Midfa: China, India and GCC are key markets for Sharjah tourism Sharjah, 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… Untitled
