UAE News
Rare Golconda diamond up for auction for the first time in its 300-year history
Wednesday, April 25, 2018Until the discovery of diamond mines in Brazil in the 1720s and subsequent unearthings in Africa and Asia, India’s Golconda mines were considered the only source of the precious stones. Owing to the high quality of the gems, and the fact that the mine is now defunct, when the odd Golconda diamond makes its way… Rare Golconda diamond up for auction for the first time in its 300-year history
Emirates and flydubai celebrate six months of successful partnership
Tuesday, April 24, 2018Emirates and flydubai revealed strong passenger numbers for the first six months of their partnership, illustrating the tremendous positive response from customers, and the successful start of the expanded codeshare partnership which was announced in July 2017. The first code-share flights began at the end of October 2017. Between November 2017 and March 2018, over… Emirates and flydubai celebrate six months of successful partnership
flydubai receives industry recognition
Tuesday, April 24, 2018Dubai-based flydubai was recognised by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai for the contribution and support it has given to the development of Dubai as a global hub for aviation. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, received the award on behalf of the airline. In addition, flydubai was recognised… flydubai receives industry recognition
UAE funds rebuilding of Mosul’s Al Nuri Mosque and historic minaret
Tuesday, April 24, 2018The UAE will fund the rebuilding of the Great Mosque of Al Nuri, which was last year destroyed by ISIS in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. The Ministry of Culture has funded the UN’s heritage agency, Unesco, in a US$50.4 million (Dh185.1m) plan to rebuild the mosque, which was where ISIS leader Abu Bakr… UAE funds rebuilding of Mosul’s Al Nuri Mosque and historic minaret
Roda Hotels & Resorts launches Roda Links Al Nasr
Monday, April 23, 2018RODA Hotels & Resorts, a Dubai-based hospitality management company and a subsidiary of Dubai International Real Estate, today announced the opening of Roda Links Al Nasr, a 4-star property that will target business and leisure travelers who are looking for comfortable, affordable yet chic accommodation in Dubai. Roda Links Al Nasr will open its doors… Roda Hotels & Resorts launches Roda Links Al Nasr
A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises unveils three iconic hotel projects opening by Q1 2019
Monday, April 23, 2018A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises LLC, a Dubai-based service oriented conglomerate that offers a wide spectrum of business interests, today revealed three iconic hotel projects – Hilton The Palm, TAJ Exotica Resort & Spa and Marriott The Palm – with a target opening date of first quarter of 2019. The luxurious properties located on the Palm… A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises unveils three iconic hotel projects opening by Q1 2019
flydubai announces direct flights to Helsinki
Sunday, April 22, 2018Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) the launch of direct flights to Finland’s capital, Helsinki. The daily service from Dubai International (DXB) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) will start from 11 October 2018. flydubai becomes the first UAE national carrier to operate direct flights to Finland and the first airline to… flydubai announces direct flights to Helsinki
Dubai economic growth eases slightly in 2017, official data shows
Saturday, April 21, 2018Dubai’s economic growth eased slightly in 2017, growing 2.8 per cent although its two largest segments, the wholesale and retail, and transportation and storage sectors, continued to expand, official data showed on Saturday. Dubai’s GDP expanded to Dh389 billion in 2017 from Dh379bn in 2016, the emirate’s media office said. Dubai’s economy grew 2.85 per… Dubai economic growth eases slightly in 2017, official data shows
Etihad Airways to host AI Robot Sophia at ATM
Saturday, April 21, 2018Sophia is the AI-powered robot famous for speaking at the UN and interviewing celebrities and world leaders alike. She was named the United Nations Development Programme’s first ever Innovation Champion for Asia and the Pacific, and is also the first robot in the world to have a nationality, after being granted citizenship by the Kingdom… Etihad Airways to host AI Robot Sophia at ATM
Al Ahli Holding Group and Comicave Studios Sponsor Marvel’s “Infinity War” World Premiere
Saturday, April 21, 2018Al Ahli Holding Group (AAHG), a UAE based multi-diversified international conglomerate will add an exciting dimension to the red- carpet premiere of one of the year’s most anticipated block-busters – Avengers: Infinity War. As part of a three-year sponsorship initiative with Marvel Entertainment, it will sponsor the glitzy high-profile world red-carpet premiere of the action-packed… Al Ahli Holding Group and Comicave Studios Sponsor Marvel’s “Infinity War” World Premiere
