UAE News

UAE, Moldova agree to strengthen economic cooperation during high-level forum

UAE, Moldova agree to strengthen economic cooperation during high-level forum

13 May 2018

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the UAE-Moldova Business Forum at its premises today, which was attended by a high-level Moldovan delegation led by H.E. Chiril Gaburici, the country’s Minister of Economy and Infrastructure.

H.E. Chiril Gaburiciand the Moldovan delegates were received by H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy; H.E. Majid Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of Dubai Chamber, H.E. Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Under-Secretary for... Read More

Emirates Group announces 2017-18 results

Emirates Group announces 2017-18 results

12 May 2018

The Emirates Group announced its 30th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion.

Released today in its 2017-18 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted a profit of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) for the financial year ended 31 March 2018, up 67% from last year. The Group’s revenue reached AED 102.4 billion (US$ 27.9.billion), an increase of 8% over last year’s results, and the Group’s cash balance increased by 33% to AED 25.4 billion (US$ 6.9 billion) supported by... Read More

New mosque in futuristic style open in Astana

New mosque in futuristic style open in Astana

12 May 2018

The construction of the mosque and alternative sources of energy used to provide the building with electricity and heat.

The construction of the mosque started in 2016. The alternative sources used for the energy supply of the new mosque produce three times more electricity than the required volume. The new mosque was erected at the expense of charity fundraising.

“When the structural part was ready, some changes were introduced. We reduced heat consumption 61 percent and... Read More

Dubai’s new flagship Rolex boutique offers unique experience

Dubai’s new flagship Rolex boutique offers unique experience

10 May 2018

Dubai, 10 May 2018 – Building on a long-standing partnership, Rolex and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons have inaugurated a new Rolex Boutique in Dubai. Located in the Fashion Avenue, the latest extension of The Dubai Mall − the largest shopping mall in the world by total area and home to more than 150 luxury brands − the boutique represents the epitome of modern retail luxury.

Opened on 30 April 2018, the three-level structure, the world’s largest Rolex Boutique, covers an unprecedented 850... Read More

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei paid visit to the UAE

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei paid visit to the UAE

10 May 2018

On May 6 – 7 2018 Abu Dhabi hosted the fourth meeting of the Joint Committee on Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the United Arab Emirates that was held under the co-chairmanship of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Vladimir Makei and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Mohammed Gargash.

During the meeting of the Joint Committee the parties discussed in details the wide... Read More

Embrace online travel agents’ marketing tools to bring guests to the business

Embrace online travel agents’ marketing tools to bring guests to the business

09 May 2018

Over the last number of years, hoteliers in the UAE have spent an enormous amount of time dealing with issues involving Online Travel Agents (OTAs), but what was previously perceived as “harming the business”, industry experts have now agreed that utilising their technology will help rather than hinder Hotels.

The shift of sentiment was evident in a panel discussion on the issue “Winning the Online Battle” discussed in this year’s GM Leaders Conference hosted by BNC Publishing, where... Read More

May 9 Victory Day Celebrations

May 9 Victory Day Celebrations

09 May 2018

The Great Patriotic War was a crucial part of World War II (1939-1945). It began on June 22, 1941, when Germany launched an attack on the Soviet Union in violation of all prevailing treaties.

The Great Patriotic War lasted nearly four years and was the largest armed confrontation in history. Between 8 million and 13 million people simultaneously fought in different periods of the war over an area that stretched from the Barents Sea in the north to the Black Sea in the south. The... Read More

Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as President of Russia (Video)

Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as President of Russia (Video)

07 May 2018

The ceremony opened as the National Flag, the President’s Standard, the Russian Constitution and the President’s Badge were brought into St Andrew’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

According to Article 82 of the Russian Constitution, Vladimir Putin took the oath to the people of Russia in the presence of Federation Council members, members of the State Duma and judges of the Russian Constitutional Court. Constitutional Court President Valery Zorkin announced Vladimir Putin the new... Read More

President orders payment of one month salary to all Government employees

President orders payment of one month salary to all Government employees

06 May 2018

President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed has ordered that all serving and retired Government employees be paid one month salary in celebration of one hundred years since the birth of the UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed.

The ruling includes both civilians and military, as well as the beneficiaries of social welfare services, Wam reported.

Although official records were not kept at the time, the birth of the UAE's first President, Sheikh Zayed, is observed on 6th May. At roughly... Read More

Free stopovers offered by Etihad to all economy class guests from the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan

Free stopovers offered by Etihad to all economy class guests from the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan

06 May 2018

Etihad Airways is offering one night’s free accommodation in Abu Dhabi to all guests travelling in Economy Class from destinations* in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, and stopping over in the nation’s capital.

The offer is valid from 1 May 2018 until 15 September 2018 and the travel period is until 30 September 2018. The hotels included in the offer are the Radisson Blu on Yas Island and the Yas Island Rotana.

Mohammad Al Bulooki, Etihad Airways’ Executive Vice President... Read More

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