Business
Seaplane safaris to Sir Bani Yas Island launched
Sunday, May 3, 2015New seaplane safaris have been launched making it easier for the public to see some of the rarest wildlife in the country. A Dubai-based tour operator is now offering a range of packages to Sir Bani Yas Island, west of Abu Dhabi city, starting from Dh 2,999 per person for a day trip. “We are… Untitled
Middle East airports going ‘smart’ for seamless travel experience
Sunday, May 3, 2015Airport Show due to take place in Dubai from May 10 to 12 Global smart airports market to reach $13.5 billion by 2020 Travelers are looking for personalized airport engagement Technology enables passengers to take more control of their travel experience UAE airports lead in smart technology adoption Airport Show 2015 to show latest smart… Untitled
More than 550 people jumped with parachutes from Dubai’s Princess Tower
Thursday, April 30, 2015More than 550 people jumped with parachutes from the highest residential building in the world Members of the American team Dream Walker together with other professional athletes made a massive jump with parachutes from the roof of a skyscraper Princess Tower in Dubai, which is considered the tallest residential building in the world. As reported… Untitled
SCTDA launches Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021
Thursday, April 30, 2015Vision features four strategic pillars working in parallel. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) unveiled today Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021, aiming to attract more than 10 million tourists by year 2021, when the UAE celebrates its 50th anniversary. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah, attended… Untitled
Airport Show records 38 per cent growth in Hosted Buyers
Thursday, April 30, 2015B2B platform to have 127 hosted buyers Hosted buyers coming from 30 countries 67 per cent increase in number of companies Programme evolved since its launch in 2009 $85 billion airport construction projects in Middle East Sheikh Ahmed: Ideal B2B platform for decision-makers Dubai, April 29, 2015: The 15th edition of Airport Show, scheduled to… Untitled
Dubai’s Meraas Launches Bulgari Residences
Thursday, April 30, 2015The Bulgari Residences project expands upon the May 2014 announcement of Bulgari Resort Dubai. Dubai developer Meraas has teamed up with luxury brand Bulgari to launch Bulgari Residences, part of the Bulgari Resort and Residences project on Jumeira Bay Island. Together with hotel Bulgari Resort Dubai, announced in May last year, it will form a… Untitled
Dubai Exports taps new markets in Russia, Brazil and Germany
Tuesday, April 28, 2015Presence in Russia, Brazil and Germany will help entities explore opportunities. Dubai — Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, recently opened its overseas offices in Brazil, Russia and Germany as part of its strategic plan to link local companies to key export markets and in line with… Untitled
Dubai Safari Park project to be completed next year
Tuesday, April 28, 2015The Safari Dubai Park project is 30% complete Dubai: Dubai Safari, the long-awaited upcoming zoo park, is 30 per cent complete and expected to open in the third quarter of 2016, an official said on Saturday. Hussain Lootah, Dubai Municipality Director-General, said on Saturday that the massive Dh1 billion project will cover 119 hectares of… Untitled
Record passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi Int’l Airport, up 21.1 per cent
Tuesday, April 28, 2015In the first quarter of 2015, a total of 5,521,110 passengers used Abu Dhabi International Airport, compared with 4,560,169 passengers in Q1 of 2014. Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 21.1 per cent increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2015 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, compared to Q1 2014. In the first… Untitled
Express service for Abu Dhabi entrepreneurs with trade licence issued in 10 minutes
Tuesday, April 28, 2015Entrepreurs looking to open new businesses in Abu Dhabi can now get their trade licence in just 10 minutes. The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development said that this would improve the competitiveness of the emirate, attract more investment and reduce administrative procedures. The instant licensing system follows a range of electronic services the DED… Untitled
