Programme places emphasis on improving quality of life and diversifying economy on occasion of 44th UAE National Day WAM 1 December 2015 UAE President His Higness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced on Tuesday a 10-point national programme to improve quality of life and diversify the economy on occasion of 44th UAE National Day.… Khalifa unveils 10-point national programme
New hotels to add 3,769 rooms to hospitality group’s global portfolio 30 November 2015 Rotana Hotel Management, the Dubai-based hospitality management group, said on Sunday it will continue its expansion with the opening of 14 properties before the end of 2016. Rotana is set to further strengthen its presence in Turkey and Bahrain, while 2016… Rotana to open 14 properties before end of 2016
Figure marks 2% increase over same period last year 30 November 2015 The UAE’s non-oil direct trade reached Dh534.1 billion in the first half of 2015, marking a two per cent year-on-year increase from the Dh521.8 billion recorded in the same six months in 2014. According to a statement issued by the Federal Customs Authority… UAE’s non-oil trade reaches Dh534b in H1
Nico Rosberg defeated Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton for the third race in succession on Sunday, with a commanding drive in the 2015 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The world champion put in a late charge, but it wasn’t enough to stop Rosberg prevailing to score his sixth win of the season.… Rosberg pulls off a hat-trick victory at Yas Marina
The limelight will turn to the skies as the 12-day 2015 World Air Games takes off in Dubai tomorrow and runs from 1 December to 12 December, 2015 . A record total of more than 1,200 athletes from 56 countries are taking part in this year’s event, giving the Dubai hospitality sector a welcome boost… 2015 World Air Games Dubai, will take off from tomorrow
The property developer Damac is seeking to entice Chinese buyers into the Dubai market by offering a free holiday to the emirate. 30 November 2015 The company and its Shenzhen-based partner Qfang, with which it signed a deal this month, has offered Chinese investors between now and the end of January the chance to visit… Damac Properties offers buyers from China a free flight to Dubai
In major shopping centres and restaurants which have good Internet connection speeds 30 November, 2015 The Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) is offering free WiFi for their mobile phone customers in the UAE from December 1 to 5 in major shopping centres and restaurants which have good Internet connection speeds. According to a report in the… Etisalat to offer free WiFi during 44th UAE National Day holidays
The UAE’s Commemoration Day will become part of the nation’s history and allow future generations to remember those who sacrificed themselves in the name of their country, a Dubai Police chief said. 30 November 2015 Officers from the emirate’s force held a ceremony at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club attended by families of martyrs and… UAE’s first Commemoration Day will become part of nation’s history
Dubai will invest billions of dollars in clean energy as part of a strategy that could see solar panels on the roofs of all buildings in the city by 2030. 29 November 2015 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday launched the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to make… Dubai Ruler wants solar panels on every roof by 2030
Shaikh Mohammad also launches second phase of Dh50 billion solar park 29 November 2015 His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to make Dubai a global centre of clean energy and green economy.… Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 launched