UAE News
Etihad launches loungewear collection at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi
Thursday, April 26, 2018Etihad Airways leveraged its sponsorships of global fashion weeks and its Platinum Partner status of Louvre Abu Dhabi to launch a new Emirati designed loungewear collection at an exclusive reception held last night at the iconic cultural institution. The stylish new line by Emirati brand A Friend of Mine by Xpoze will be offered to… Etihad launches loungewear collection at the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi
DUBAI CLOSES FIRST QUARTER WITH RECORD 4.7 MILLION INTERNATIONAL OVERNIGHT VISITORS
Thursday, April 26, 2018Dubai’s tourism sector rallied strongly, steadily picking up pace through the first three months of 2018 in light of growing currency pressures as it continued to retain and grow share across global markets. Welcoming 4.7 million international overnight tourists from January-March 2018, the emirate posted a stable 2 per cent increase in traffic versus the… DUBAI CLOSES FIRST QUARTER WITH RECORD 4.7 MILLION INTERNATIONAL OVERNIGHT VISITORS
flydubai to operate to five points in Iraq with the restart of flights to Sulaimaniyah
Wednesday, April 25, 2018flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that flights to Sulaimaniyah will resume from 10 May 2018. The carrier now operates to five points in Iraq including Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Najaf. The decision to relaunch the flights was taken following the Iraqi authorities’ announcement that that the airport reopened in March 2018. flydubai is the… flydubai to operate to five points in Iraq with the restart of flights to Sulaimaniyah
UAE President passes decree paving way for expats to represent country’s sports teams
Wednesday, April 25, 2018Expatriates will soon be eligible to join local clubs and represent the country in all sports in what is being called a “ground-breaking occasion in the history of UAE sports” following a decree from the President, Sheikh Khalifa. As of September, men married to Emirati women as well as children born in the UAE and… UAE President passes decree paving way for expats to represent country’s sports teams
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
