UAE News
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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… Untitled
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,… Untitled
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… Untitled
Mohammed bin Rashid visits Annual Investment Meeting’s exhibition
Tuesday, April 12, 2016Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, visited the exhibition being staged on the sidelines of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM 2016) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The investment exhibition incorporates intellectual features, foreign direct overviews, and even includes a comprehensive set of guidelines… Untitled
Dubai’s new Creek tower to be taller than Burj Khalifa
Monday, April 11, 2016The $1bn building is slated for completion by 2020 Dubai will soon host a tower a ‘notch taller’ than the Burj Khalifa, developer Emaar Properties revealed on Sunday as it unveiled details about its latest project at Dubai Creek Harbour. Called The Tower, the $1bn mixed-use building will form the centerpiece of the 6 sq… Untitled
Tourism adds Dhs 134bn to UAE economy in 2015
Sunday, April 10, 2016Minister of economy says sectors contribution will increase 5.4 per cent annually Tourism added Dhs 134bn ($36.4bn) to the UAE’s gross domestic product last year, according to the minister of economy. Citing data issued by the World Travel and Tourism Council, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said the sector accounted for 8.7 per cent of… Untitled
