UAE News
China Tops International Source Market in Abu Dhabi Hotels in First 5 Months of 2017
Sunday, July 2, 2017In the period January to May, 2017, the emirate of Abu Dhabi recorded nearly 2 million hotel guest arrivals (1,965,436), a 4% growth compared to the same period in 2016, figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) show. Of this figure, domestic visitors account for more than 600,000 hotel guests… China Tops International Source Market in Abu Dhabi Hotels in First 5 Months of 2017
Celebrate Eid Al Fitr indoors at IMG Worlds of Adventure
Sunday, June 25, 2017IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park, will set the perfect scene to celebrate Eid Al Fitr with family and friends of all ages. The 1.5 million square foot indoor temperature controlled destination will offer guests an extravaganza of Eid activities along with state-of–the–art rides and attractions featuring everyone’s favorite cartoon characters… Celebrate Eid Al Fitr indoors at IMG Worlds of Adventure
Visa-free system for 2018 World Cup in Russia
Sunday, June 18, 2017Tourists may be able to visit Russia without a securing a visa if they’re travelling to watch two major sports events. Travellers, however, must secure the necessary pass, including a valid ticket, in order to avail themselves of visa-free entry. It was reported last year that Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the visa-free system… Visa-free system for 2018 World Cup in Russia
UAE is among top 12 countries for FDI with inflows growing by 2.2 percent in 2016
Monday, June 12, 2017WAM – The Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, inflows into the UAE grew by 2.2 percent in 2016 to US$9 billion from $8.8 billion in 2015, according to the World Investment Report 2017 released by UN Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, where the UAE is ranked 12th on the list of top countries for FDI… UAE is among top 12 countries for FDI with inflows growing by 2.2 percent in 2016
Central Asian Countries and IRENA commit to accelerate uptake of renewables in the region
Monday, June 12, 2017WAM–Countries of Central Asia and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have released a Communique on accelerating renewable energy deployment in the region. The Communique was released in the framework of the Energy Ministerial Meeting on the Challenge of Sustainable Energy at the Astana EXPO-2017. The participants identified six key areas to facilitate the up-take… Central Asian Countries and IRENA commit to accelerate uptake of renewables in the region
Smart travel scheme enabling travelers to use smartphones launched at Dubai International Airport
Sunday, June 11, 2017WAM — A sophisticated smart scheme enabling travelers to use their smartphones instead of their passport or express gate cards at Dubai International Airport has been launched in the emirate of Dubai . Dubbed “Emirates Smart Wallet”, the scheme is meant to further streamline travel movement across Dubai International Airport, and is considered the first… Smart travel scheme enabling travelers to use smartphones launched at Dubai International Airport
UAE pavilion at Astana Expo 2017 highlights efforts in renewable energy
Sunday, June 11, 2017WAM — The theme of Astana Expo 2017, Future Energy, is in line with the UAE’s plans to invest in renewable energy, as it is the main element of the modern global economy and the comprehensive strategy developed by the country’s leadership to diversify resources and build a sustainable economy. The UAE participates in the… UAE pavilion at Astana Expo 2017 highlights efforts in renewable energy
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed inaugurates the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana
Sunday, June 11, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai, today inaugurated the UAE pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was accompanied by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber,… H.H. Sheikh Ahmed inaugurates the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana
Jumeirah’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) rehabilitates 75 turtles
Thursday, June 8, 2017A rare olive ridley sea turtle called Barnacle today checked out of Jumeirah Al Naseem’s turtle rehabilitation lagoon with more than 70 critically endangered hawksbill turtles who headed back home into the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Children from the Dubai British School purchased a special satellite tag for Barnacle which will enable them to… Jumeirah’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) rehabilitates 75 turtles
Etihad Airways takes delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A 380
Thursday, June 8, 2017Employees from Etihad Airways and Airbus gathered at the European plane-maker’s Hamburg Finkenwerder plant in Germany, where the aircraft was officially handed over to the UAE national airline before commencing its delivery flight to Abu Dhabi. The airline’s award-winning double-decker A380s are the most customised aircraft of their kind in commercial service and feature unique… Etihad Airways takes delivery of its 10th and final Airbus A 380
