UAE News
Dubai deadline for mandatory health insurance
Thursday, March 30, 2017Mandatory health insurance for employees has been phased in over three years by the Dubai Health Authority. The Dubai Health Insurance Law that came into effect in January 2014 introduced a legal liability for every sponsor to provide an essential benefits package, which costs between Dh550 and Dh750 a year, The National reposted. This week, it was… Dubai deadline for mandatory health insurance
Dubai could become first Blockchain powered city by 2020, IT expert says
Thursday, March 30, 2017WAM — Dubai is rapidly moving towards implementing Blockchain technology, which offers speedy and cost-effective transactions, and reaching its target of becoming the first Blockchain-powered city by 2020, a senior IT expert said. Saeed Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Smartworld, spoke while addressing a gathering of decision-makers and experts from across the UAE’s IT sector. “The… Dubai could become first Blockchain powered city by 2020, IT expert says
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi officially launches highly-anticipated rollercoaster “Turbo Track”
Thursday, March 30, 2017WAM – The highly-anticipated rollercoaster “Turbo Track” was officially launched at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi today. The latest heart-pounding ride burst into life at a high-profile, inaugural event attended by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral and Luca Fuso, Ferrari’s Chief Brand Officer, along with a host… Ferrari World Abu Dhabi officially launches highly-anticipated rollercoaster “Turbo Track”
UAE petrol prices to fall in April
Thursday, March 30, 2017The federal Ministry of Energy announced today that consumers will pay Dh1.95 a litre for Super 98, down 3.9 per cent from March; Special 95 will cost Dh1.84, down 4.2 per cent; and E Plus will cost Dh1.77, down 4.3 per cent. In March, motorists paid Dh2.03 a litre for Super 98, Dh1.92 for Special 95… UAE petrol prices to fall in April
Abu Dhabi Embarks on Stronger Tourism Ties with China
Wednesday, March 29, 2017Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is embarking on two separate trips to five cities across China in March and May to capitalise on the growing popularity of the emirate as a tourist destination from Asia. Inbound visitor arrivals from China have seen dramatic rises over the past few years, with the… Abu Dhabi Embarks on Stronger Tourism Ties with China
Passenger traffic at Dubai International up 8.8 percent in February
Wednesday, March 29, 2017(WAM) — Passenger traffic at Dubai International, DXB, continued to grow steadily in February rising 8.8 percent to 6,948,157, according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports today. The operator said this brings the total year to date passenger traffic at the airport to 14,985,165, a robust growth of 9.3 percent compared to… Passenger traffic at Dubai International up 8.8 percent in February
Dubai Crown Prince attends 17th graduation ceremony of Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College
Wednesday, March 29, 2017(WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council , attended the graduation ceremony of the 17th batch of the Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College in Abu Dhabi on 28th March Addressing the ceremony, Commodore Tareq Khalfan Abdullah Al Zaabi, commander… Dubai Crown Prince attends 17th graduation ceremony of Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College
Orsay’s flagship store is now open at Ibn Battuta
Tuesday, March 28, 2017Dubai, UAE: Rubaiyat, Saudi Arabia’s most renowned retailer created by Abdullah Binzagr and family, introduces ORSAY, a German fashion brand, to the UAE. ORSAY stands for young, fashionable, good value outfits, in which women can express their individual femininity at all times. With around 640 shops present in 30 countries, ORSAY which is worth 420million… Orsay’s flagship store is now open at Ibn Battuta
Mohammed bin Rashid receives Kazakh President
Monday, March 27, 2017(WAM) — Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received on Sunday, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and his accompanying delegation. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai attended the meeting. While welcoming the President of Kazakhstan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed… Mohammed bin Rashid receives Kazakh President
Mother of The Nation Festival 2017 in Abu Dhabi
Monday, March 27, 2017The second edition of Mother of the Nation Festival is set to kick off on Abu Dhabi Corniche from March 26 to April 4, 2017, offering a diverse range of experiences through more than 100 activities, performances, and workshops. The Festival which attracted more than 133,000 visitors in its inaugural edition last year will once… Mother of The Nation Festival 2017 in Abu Dhabi
