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Chinese tourists to Dubai more than double since 2014

25 Jul 2018

Figures released ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the UAE reveal importance of China as source market for Dubai visitors

The number of Chinese tourists to Dubai have more than doubled in the past four years, according to new figures released on the eve of a visit by President Xi Jinping.

Dubai Tourism reported growth of 119 percent in overnight Chinese visitors since 2014 and a year-on-year increase of 41.4 percent from 2016 to 2017.

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Emirates and flydubai come together to offer customers seamless travel options to Zagreb this winter

25 Jul 2018

Emirates and its partner airline flydubai announced that flights between Dubai and Zagreb in Croatia will be operated by flydubai from 2 December 2018 to 30 March 2019 after which flights will be operated by Emirates. The move will ensure that capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand by maximising the frequency for passengers during the winter season. This further illustrates the passenger benefits of the strategic partnership between the two Dubai-based airlines.

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Football fans spent around EUR 1.3 billion in Russia during World Cup 2018

23 Jul 2018

Sberbank analyzed usage of foreign credit cards in the European part of Russia during the FIFA World Cup 2018, taking into consideration all credit cards purchases, cash payments and currency conversions within Sberbank network. The outcome: Between 14 June and 16 July 2018, guests from abroad spent around EUR 1.3 billion in Russia.

Fans spent most on hotels

Football fans spent most of their money on hotels and restaurants, with the largest expense surge registered in the... Read More

UAE humanitarian aid reaches to over 132,000 Yemenis in Hodeidah

23 Jul 2018

Since 20th June, the UAE has provided 18,943 food baskets in addition to 432 boxes of mineral water to protect public health and prevent any diseases caused by non-potable water distributed to 27 districts and areas in Hodeidah.

A total of 132,601 Yemenis benefitted from the assistance including, 94,715 children and up to 19,000 women. This has contributed to supporting the stability of the people and helping them to regain normalcy in the newly liberated areas. This comes within the... Read More

UAE and China declare deep strategic partnership as state visit ends

23 Jul 2018

The UAE and China agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership on Saturday, issuing a joint declaration on the final day of President Xi Jinping's state visit.

A statement published by state news agency Wam said that mutual political trust has been enhanced, co-operation in areas of economy, trade and energy steadily expanded, and the friendship between the two countries strengthened.

It was issued as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepared to leave the UAE after a... Read More

Save Gussy: cat abandoned at Abu Dhabi bus stop waits months for owners to return

22 Jul 2018

A cat abandoned by his owners at an Abu Dhabi bus stop is still waiting for them to return, four months later.

Gussy, as he has been called by the people who feed him, never leaves the area around the bench at the bus stop where he was left in Al Bateen near the Intercontinental Hotel.

Kristi Larson, from the US, started feeding the Arabian Mau-Turkish Angora mix cat after noticing him out on her daily morning walks.

"I would of course bring him food, and noticed people... Read More

Russian Soprano Aida Garifullina sparkled in Van Cleef & Arpels (Video)

22 Jul 2018

Aida Garifullina stars in the sixth annual Bastille Day Concert at the feet of the Eiffel Tower in the Champ-de-Mars.

This anticipated annual event sees Aida joined by some of the world’s finest artists including Patricia Petibon, Joyce DiDonato, Philippe Jaroussky, Mathias Goerne, Renaud Capuçon and Katia Buniatishvili. Aida have participated in the 14 July celebrations before, in 2016.

Aida Garifullina performs “Casta Diva” from Bellini’s Norma and La traviata “Brindisi” with... Read More

Emaar to build Middle East’s Largest Chinatown at Dubai Creek Harbour

22 Jul 2018

Emaar announced a landmark development that will further strengthen UAE-China relations, coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE.

To honour Chinese expatriates in the UAE and further bolster business ties with China, Emaar will develop the Middle East’s largest Chinatown within the retail district of Dubai Creek Harbour, its six-square-kilometre mega-development, only 10 minutes from the Dubai International Airport and the iconic Burj Khalifa.... Read More

China, UAE upgrade partnership during Xi's visit (Video)

20 Jul 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first trip abroad since being unanimously re-elected in a symbolic vote by the National People’s Congress in March. His first stop was the United Arab Emirates, continuing a theme of Chinese influence in the Middle East begun at last week’s China-Arab States Cooperation Forum (CASCF) in Beijing.

Xi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening and was welcomed by the UAE's top leadership at his Presidential fight.

The Chinese premier's aircraft... Read More