UAE News
The UAE named world’s largest donor
Saturday, January 3, 2015UAE development assistance amounts to 5.4b in 2013, 1.34 per cent of Gross National Income Abu Dhabi: The UAE has been named the world’s largest donor of official development assistance in 2013, offering $5.4 billion (Dh19.84 billion), representing 1.34 per cent of its Gross National Income, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development… The UAE named world’s largest donor
4 Jan 2015 marks 5th anniversary of the Burj Khalifa’s official opening
Saturday, January 3, 2015Not only is Burj Khalifa the world’s tallest building, it has also broken two other impressive records: tallest structure, previously held by the KVLY-TV mast in Blanchard, North Dakota, and tallest free-standing structure, previously held by Toronto’s CN Tower. The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has established 3 criteria to determine… 4 Jan 2015 marks 5th anniversary of the Burj Khalifa’s official opening
Dubai’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Nears Dhs1 Trillion Mark
Tuesday, December 30, 2014China was Dubai’s top non-oil foreign trade partner, followed by India and the US, figures revealed. Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade amounted to Dhs988 billion during the first nine months of 2014, figures released by Dubai Customs showed. Out of the overall trade, imports had the biggest share with a value of Dhs621 billion while exports… Dubai’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Nears Dhs1 Trillion Mark
Abu Dhabi Airport capacity to handle aircraft increased
Tuesday, December 30, 2014Runway renovation is part of wider expansion programme Abu Dhabi: With the re-opening of the southern runway, the Abu Dhabi International Airport can now handle 500,000 aircraft movements annually, making it one of the largest runway operations in the world. The re-opening of the renovated southern runway is part of Abu Dhabi International Port’s expansion… Abu Dhabi Airport capacity to handle aircraft increased
Abu Dhabi ports go digital
Tuesday, December 30, 2014Maqta Gateway to reduce paper work and processing time for customers Import and export cargos can be tracked, cleared and booked online by customers as Abu Dhabi Ports Company prepares to launch new services. “We will capture data and analyse it to utilise our assets better,” says Captain Mohammed Juma Al Shamisi, chief executive officer… Abu Dhabi ports go digital
Ground handing industry to benefit hugely from Middle East aviation boom
Tuesday, December 30, 2014Airlines outsource over 50 per cent of ground handling GH market estimated to be worth over $347 billion Ground handlers facing challenges to operate efficiently Rising air traffic requires GHS expansions New products to be unveiled at Airport Show-2015 ‘Meet the Buyer’ programme at Airport Show-2015 Dubai, December 28, 2014: The multi-billion dollar expansion of… Ground handing industry to benefit hugely from Middle East aviation boom
First UAE nuclear plant to start in 2017
Saturday, December 27, 2014The first of four nuclear reactors being built by the UAE will come on line in 2017 The first of four nuclear reactors being built by the UAE will come on line in 2017 and the rest will be fully operational by 2020, an official said Monday. “When they are fully operational in 2020, they… First UAE nuclear plant to start in 2017
Spectacular musical bonanza in store for residents and visitors in Dubai Shopping Festival’s “Journey of Celebrations”
Saturday, December 27, 2014British, Arabic, Indian and Filipino artists, musicians and singers to enthrall crowds at live concerts during DSF’s “Journey of Celebrations” Welcoming visitors and residents to its “Journey of Celebrations” from 1 January to 1 February 2015, the 20th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is promising to be a fantastic treat for music lovers… Spectacular musical bonanza in store for residents and visitors in Dubai Shopping Festival’s “Journey of Celebrations”
Abu Dhabi among top 10 tourist destinations for 2015
Saturday, December 27, 2014The site tells its users that Abu Dhabi city and its skyline are about to get a lot more inspiring as the emirate bids to become the cultural capital of the Middle East. Abu Dhabi: The major international news website CNN.com has named Abu Dhabi among its Top 10 destinations for 2015. The emirate is… Abu Dhabi among top 10 tourist destinations for 2015
Street Kiosk Registration Opens for Dubai Shopping Festival 2015
Saturday, December 27, 2014The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), and the organisers of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, is now accepting applications from those wishing to hire retail space and Street Kiosks for the milestone 20th anniversary of DSF, which runs from 1 January to 1… Street Kiosk Registration Opens for Dubai Shopping Festival 2015
