UAE News
UAE ambassador attends Armenia’s Victory Day celebrations in Yerevan
Thursday, May 11, 2017WAM – Dr. Jassem Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Ambassador to Armenia, attended today the celebrations of Armenian Victory Day anniversary, held in Yerevan under the patronage of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Ambassador Dr. Jassem Al Qasimi visited the Victory Memorial in Yerevan.
Bugatti Opens Its World’s Largest Showroom in Dubai
Thursday, May 11, 2017The largest Bugatti showroom in the world opens its doors today on Sheikh Zayed Road in the centre of Dubai. The French super sports car manufacturer’s facility in Dubai is the 15th location in the brand’s global dealership network with the new award-winning brand design. Bugatti’s longstanding sales and service partner in the UAE is… Bugatti Opens Its World’s Largest Showroom in Dubai
Damas scoops prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme award
Wednesday, May 10, 2017Damas, the leading jewellery retailer in the Middle East, has added yet another win under its belt by securing an award under the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) for ‘Best Performing Brand’ in 2016 in the ‘Jewellery Business Category’. The Damas team accepted the prestigious award at the Business Excellence Awards Ceremony held by the Dubai… Damas scoops prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme award
Dubai’s private sector picks up momentum in Q2 2017
Wednesday, May 10, 2017WAM — The private sector in the Emirate of Dubai gained momentum by the beginning of Q2 2017 as business conditions improved in key platforms, according to the latest Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index. The index is a composite indicator designed to give an accurate overview of operating conditions in the non-oil private sector… Dubai’s private sector picks up momentum in Q2 2017
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed receives IRENA’s Director-General
Wednesday, May 10, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has stressed the UAE’s effective commitment to its partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and member states, in their efforts to encourage the growth of the renewable energy sector to compete strongly in the global market. He… H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed receives IRENA’s Director-General
New technologies see wait times at DXB International (DXB) drop as much as 10% in Q1 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017Passenger wait times at Dubai International (DXB) have dropped by as much as ten per cent during the first quarter of 2017 thanks to the implementation of new technologies at the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic. Recent results show that in the first three months of 2017, 84 per cent of transfer passengers…
HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses unveiling of Miral’s master development plan for South of Yas Island
Tuesday, May 9, 2017WAM – His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, witnessed today the launch of Miral’s AED12 billion master development plan to transform the southern end of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. His Highness welcomed Miral’s delegation today at the Sea… HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses unveiling of Miral’s master development plan for South of Yas Island
Get ready for Dubai’s Super Sale from 18 – 20 May with 30 – 90% discounts on top brands!
Monday, May 8, 2017Retail therapy starts early this summer in Dubai with the 3-day Super Sale, a new citywide retail initiative that will offer shoppers the opportunity to pick up amazing deals across a range of merchandise at participating outlets from 18-20 May. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of…
UAE’s non-oil trade hits AED1.56 trillion in 2016
Monday, May 8, 2017WAM – In yet another sign of the country’s resilient economic growth policy, the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in 2016 hit AED1.564 trillion, a 1 percent growth over 2015, according to UAE Federal Customs Authority, FCA. Despite besetting economic pressures, the volume of UAE’s non-oil foreign trade, including direct trade and free zones’, increased to… UAE’s non-oil trade hits AED1.56 trillion in 2016
Air Arabia posts net profit of AED103 million in Q1 2017
Monday, May 8, 2017WAM — Sharjah-based carrier Air Arabia today reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2017 exceeding analyst expectations, as the Middle East’s first and largest low cost carrier continued to deliver solid commercial and operational results. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED103 million for the three months ending 31st March, 2017,… Air Arabia posts net profit of AED103 million in Q1 2017
