UAE News
HH Sheikh Mohammed inspects upcoming AED 10bn Dubai Parks and Resorts project
Sunday, April 24, 2016Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Saturday inspected the progress of the final stages of Dubai Parks and Resort project, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. The project, that cost more than AED10 billion, is spread across 25 million square… HH Sheikh Mohammed inspects upcoming AED 10bn Dubai Parks and Resorts project
UAE first in GCC region to ratify WTO’s trade deal
Wednesday, April 20, 2016Obaid Salem Saeed Al Za’abi, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, delivered the ratification instrument of the UAE on the Trade Facilitation Agreement, or TFA, to Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Azevedo expressed his thanks and gratitude to the UAE for being the first Arab country to deposit… UAE first in GCC region to ratify WTO’s trade deal
Yas Island to open Warner Bros. themed destination in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, April 19, 2016Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- 19 April 2016: Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi. Situated on Yas Island, one of the world’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive… Yas Island to open Warner Bros. themed destination in Abu Dhabi
Emirates carries 7m passengers in 2015
Tuesday, April 19, 2016Emirates has been serving the Middle East, GCC and North Africa since 1985 and today flies to 18 destinations within the region on 345 weekly flights from Dubai. Emirates on Monday revealed that it had carried over 7.08 million passengers to and from the GCC, Middle East and North Africa region in 2015. Catering to… Emirates carries 7m passengers in 2015
A weekend of excitement at The 18th Emirates Longines Final Show Jumping Championship 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016The Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club (SERC) recently played host to the thrilling 18th Emirates Longines Final Show Jumping Championship 2016. Longines once again served as official timekeeper and watch of the gallant event. The elegant event that was presented by Longines marked the culmination of the 2015-2016 league for UAE National Riders. Divided into… A weekend of excitement at The 18th Emirates Longines Final Show Jumping Championship 2016
140 new hotels to open in Dubai by 2016
Monday, April 18, 2016573 hotels in region’s development pipeline, according to report by STR Global The hotel development pipeline in the Middle East and Africa includes 573 hotels with 137,193 rooms as of March this year, according to the latest report by STR Global, a hotel research firm. This year is expected to see the opening of 125… 140 new hotels to open in Dubai by 2016
All Dubai residents must have health insurance by June – DHA
Sunday, April 17, 2016Dubai is in the final stages of implementing its mandatory health insurance scheme All Dubai residents will need to have mandatory health insurance by the end of June, the Dubai Health Authority has said. The DHA is currently in the third and final phase of implementing the compulsory heath insurance ‘ISAHD’ scheme, which was introduced… All Dubai residents must have health insurance by June – DHA
UAE announces public holiday for Isra’a Wal Miraj on May 5
Sunday, April 17, 2016All employees in the UAE will get a holiday on May 5 The United Arab Emirates has announced that Thursday, May 5 will be an official paid holiday for all employees working in the country to mark Isra’a Wal Miraj. The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. According to official… UAE announces public holiday for Isra’a Wal Miraj on May 5
Dubai Duty Free to rollout concierge service, smart bags at airport lounges
Sunday, April 17, 2016Airport retailer aims to boost business with customers that prefer the comfort of lounges Retailer Dubai Duty Free is in the final stages of introducing kiosks in first and business class lounges at the emirate’s airports. The service will allow customers to browse through the Dubai Duty Free inventory in select areas of each lounge,… Dubai Duty Free to rollout concierge service, smart bags at airport lounges
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed receives Valentina Matviyenko
Sunday, April 17, 2016They discuss bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual concern WAM His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Tuesday received Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, at Al Bahr Place. Shaikh Mohammad… Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed receives Valentina Matviyenko
