UAE News
Formula 1® announces a new Official Sponsorship deal with Expo 2020 Dubai
Tuesday, November 12, 2019Formula 1® welcomed Expo 2020 Dubai, the next World Expo, as an Official Sponsor with a 14-month association that will run from the climax of the 2019 season and throughout next year’s race calendar. Expo 2020, which takes place from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021, will be the largest event ever staged in… Formula 1® announces a new Official Sponsorship deal with Expo 2020 Dubai
President of Belarus visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Monday, November 11, 2019(WAM) — President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, along with his accompanying delegation, as part of his official visit to the UAE. The Belarusian President, commenced his tour by visiting the ossuary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and recalled the Founding Father’s… President of Belarus visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Bvlgari wins two prizes in the 2019 Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Genève!
Sunday, November 10, 2019The Chronograph Watch Prize for the Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic, and the Jewellery Watch Prize for Serpenti Misteriosi Romani: the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has awarded the Jeweller of Time two prizes on Thursday November 7th. The Jury has thereby paid tribute to Bvlgari’s spirit of edgy innovation and ultimate creativity.… Bvlgari wins two prizes in the 2019 Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Genève!
A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime sets world record at Only Watch auction
Sunday, November 10, 2019A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A sold for a hammer price of CHF 31-million (about $31-million) at Only Watch, a charity auction held in Geneva to which top watch brands donate special editions. The previous record for the world’s most expensive wristwatch was Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Rolex Daytona, which sold for $17.7-million… A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime sets world record at Only Watch auction
Luxury is the 7th Most Intimate Industry in the UAE, According to MBLM’s 2019 Brand Intimacy Study
Sunday, November 10, 2019Dior ranks #1 in the luxury industry In 2019, the luxury industry remains in the 7th rank out of the 15 industries showcased in the 2019 Brand Intimacy Report. Dior rises to the top of the luxury industry, followed by Chanel at #2 and Louis Vuitton at #3. The Top 10 is rounded… Luxury is the 7th Most Intimate Industry in the UAE, According to MBLM’s 2019 Brand Intimacy Study
Emirates Group announces half-year performance for 2019-20, with AED 1.2 billion profit, 7.9% increase in passengers carried to Dubai
Sunday, November 10, 2019The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2019-20 financial year. Group revenue was AED 53.3 billion (US$ 14.5 billion) for the first six months of 2019-20, down 2% from AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) during the same period last year. This slight revenue decline was mainly due to planned capacity reductions…
RTA awards contract for improving three metro stations
Sunday, November 10, 2019The Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract to upgrade three metro stations on the red line in a session chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA. The step is part of a 5-year plan for the improvement… RTA awards contract for improving three metro stations
Dubai Customs organizes Chinese language training for its inspectors
Thursday, November 7, 2019Training Center at Dubai Customs launched a language learning program in cooperation with Eton Institute that targeted customs inspection officers. The program helps inspectors communicate with Chinese clients in their native language, and helps enrich their cultural experience and add value to their careers. The program is also part of Dubai Customs efforts to spread… Dubai Customs organizes Chinese language training for its inspectors
Khalifa bin Zayed re-elected President of UAE
Thursday, November 7, 2019The UAE’s Supreme Council of the Union has re-elected His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its President for a fourth five-year term, in accordance with the provisions of the UAE Constitution. The Supreme Council of the Union expressed its deep confidence in the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa, and… Khalifa bin Zayed re-elected President of UAE
Emirates and flydubai enter 3rd year of strategic partnership
Wednesday, November 6, 2019Over 5.27 million passengers have benefitted from seamless connectivity on the Emirates and flydubai network since both Dubai-based airlines begun their partnership in October 2017. In addition, some 800,000 Emirates Skywards members have earned over 1.5 billion Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai codeshare itineraries in the last 12 months. Marking the milestone as the… Emirates and flydubai enter 3rd year of strategic partnership
