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Emirates starts on greener road journeys for crew in Dubai
Thursday, October 1, 2020Dubai, UAE, 01 October 2020 – Emirates has revealed that nearly a third of its dedicated fleet of transport buses for cabin crew in Dubai will now operate on biofuel, taking another step forward on its environmental mission to reduce emissions. The airline’s contracted service provider, Al Wegdaniyah, has committed to operating all road trips with… Emirates starts on greener road journeys for crew in Dubai
Five Dubai outlets fined for breaking COVID-19 safety rules
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Dubai: Five shops were fined while three businesses were given stern warnings for violating the COVID-19 safety guidelines, the Dubai Economy (DED) tweeted on Wednesday. No shop, however, was ordered closed and 680 businesses were found compliant with the coronavirus (COVID-19) preventive measures, following intensified inspections by DED’s Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector… Five Dubai outlets fined for breaking COVID-19 safety rules
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers to reopen as Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers in October
Sunday, September 27, 2020The launch will follow a management agreement signed between hospitality operator Hilton and Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan to launch the former’s first presence in Abu Dhabi. Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, Hilton’s president for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, said: “Abu Dhabi is a world leading destination and remains a historic city for Hilton as… Jumeirah at Etihad Towers to reopen as Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers in October
Discover Paul Smith’ AW20 Collection
Thursday, September 17, 2020For his Autumn/Winter ’20 collection, Paul Smith reflects on fifty years of creativity and looks forward with blue-sky positivity. Having established a reputation for reinventing classics across his half century as a designer, Paul Smith refreshes wardrobe archetypes for Autumn/Winter ’20, his fiftieth anniversary collection. Prints and shapes from Paul’s own past are revisited, reinterpreted… Discover Paul Smith’ AW20 Collection
Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Moscow
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Emirates has announced it will resume its A380 service to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) – serving market demand and offering customers more travel options. The airline resumed flights to the Russian capital last week and due to strong passenger demand, its iconic Emirates A380 will operate the Dubai to Moscow route starting 18 September. Emirates… Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Moscow
UAE approves COVID-19 vaccine for front-line workers
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, said the findings of studies during the final stages of phase III clinical trials show that the vaccine is effective and has a strong response, generating antibodies to the virus. “The vaccine’s safety have been reviewed and results show it is safe for use,” the minister… UAE approves COVID-19 vaccine for front-line workers
Flydubai offers passengers free global cover for COVID-19
Sunday, September 13, 2020Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced that passengers booking with flydubai for travel between 01 September and 30 November 2020 will automatically receive free global cover for COVID-19. The new service covers passengers’ health expenses and quarantine costs if diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip and is valid for 31 days from the time they take… Flydubai offers passengers free global cover for COVID-19
Russia has resumed international flights with the United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, September 8, 2020After approximately four months of international isolation, on Aug. 1 some airports in Russia were able to welcome international departures to a small number of foreign destinations. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a directive to resume international air service with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the Maldives on a mutual basis, the… Russia has resumed international flights with the United Arab Emirates
Ithra Dubai announces the launch of Plot 3 of the Deira Enrichment Project
Tuesday, September 1, 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – September 1st, 2020: Ithra Dubai, wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, announces the launch of Plot 3 of Phase 1 of the Deira Enrichment Project (DEP.) Known as “Sherina Plaza,” Plot 3 has entered the close-out and handover phase, leading the way before Plots 1, 2, 11… Ithra Dubai announces the launch of Plot 3 of the Deira Enrichment Project
UAE grants paternity leave for private sector employees
Monday, August 31, 2020Private-sector workers are now entitled to more parental leave after an order from President Sheikh Khalifa on Sunday. Under the new law, private companies should give male and female employees five days of paid parental leave, to be taken within six months of the child’s birth. Previously, UAE law did not require private sector companies… UAE grants paternity leave for private sector employees
