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Tourists in UAE urged to carry less cash, use credit cards
Tuesday, January 13, 2015It will help tourists maintain their safety and not be subjected to robbery. Abu Dhabi-Lieutenant Colonel Muzeed Al Otaibi, Chief of the Tourism Police Section at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Abu Dhabi Police, urged tourists against carrying large amounts of money during their travels and to use their credit cards for purchases.… Tourists in UAE urged to carry less cash, use credit cards
DSF 2015 Official Guide offers handy tips for visitors
Monday, January 12, 2015Grab your copy at the airport, hotels, or participating malls Dubai: If you’re looking at ways to maximise your Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) experience this year, grab yourself a copy of the DSF 2015 Official Guide which comes in five languages. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism… DSF 2015 Official Guide offers handy tips for visitors
Mohammad launches humanitarian strategy, donates Dh1m to IHC
Monday, January 12, 2015Dubai’s IHC provides key link in distribution of aid provided by the UN and other international humanitarian organisations Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 2015-2021 strategy for the International Humanitarian City (IHC). The Vice-President launched the strategy during… Mohammad launches humanitarian strategy, donates Dh1m to IHC
Dubai raises tourist visa fees, makes it non-extendable
Friday, January 9, 2015DUBAI: The emirate has increased the tourist visa fees and made it non-extendable, according to a media report. Travel agents and tour operators were quoted as saying by XPRESS that the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has increased the cost of the single entry, 30-day tourist visa from Dh210 to… Dubai raises tourist visa fees, makes it non-extendable
Dubai Cares gives Dh5 million, asks residents to donate
Friday, January 9, 2015Winter clothing and blankets donated, whether new or used, should be clean, dry and properly packed. With regards to food donations, only packed and sealed food items are accepted. Dubai: Dubai Cares on Friday announced that it has contributed Dh5 million in support of the “UAE Compassion” (Tarahamu) initiative. Dubai Cares’ contribution aims to ensure… Dubai Cares gives Dh5 million, asks residents to donate
Ethiopian 2013 winner will challenge compatriot Kenenisa Bekele in Dubai Marathon on January 23
Friday, January 9, 2015The third fastest winner in the history of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa, will be gunning for Olympic legend Kenenisa Bekele and a second win in three years when he lines up at the start of the 2015 event on January 23. Desisa made history in Dubai in 2013, when not only… Ethiopian 2013 winner will challenge compatriot Kenenisa Bekele in Dubai Marathon on January 23
UAE is a big draw for film-makers, TV producers
Friday, January 9, 2015Dubai mulling rebate system similar to Abu Dhabi to encourage more media production in the city. The UAE has emerged as the ideal location for film-makers from both the East and the West looking to cut down production costs and paperwork also offering ease of access, world class infrastructure and world famous attractions. A number… UAE is a big draw for film-makers, TV producers
Dubai Chamber discusses business community challenges
Wednesday, January 7, 2015The meeting was organised as part of the Chamber’s mission to represent, support and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai Dubai: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted the fourth quarterly roundtable meeting of 2014, with representatives of business councils and groups and discussed business community issues. The meeting was… Dubai Chamber discusses business community challenges
UAE Says Nuclear Energy Programme Progressing “On Schedule”
Wednesday, January 7, 2015Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) completes the concrete dome for the Unit 1 Reactor Containment Building. The UAE’s nuclear energy programme is progressing on track to begin operations in 2017, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Tuesday. The first unit of the $20 billion Barakah project – which includes four reactors in total… UAE Says Nuclear Energy Programme Progressing “On Schedule”
Emirates and Etihad Airways among world’s safest
Wednesday, January 7, 2015Two UAE airlines in top 10 among 449 airlines, according to AirlineRatings.com With the flurry of plane crashes in 2014, many people are now afraid to fly. There’s no reason to avoid air travel completely, though. According to AirlineRatings.com, there are a number of airlines out there which have excellent safety records, and two of… Emirates and Etihad Airways among world’s safest
