UAE News
Welcome to OPEN, rewards by flydubai
26 Oct 2016
flydubai today announced the launch of its much anticipated rewards programme “OPEN”. The programme is designed to make earning and spending reward points simple and straightforward, with no minimum balances or blackout dates.
flydubai, which was launched in 2009, has since redefined the way people travel around the region and continues to invest in innovation. Introducing ‘’OPEN” is another milestone in the carrier’s development as its network matures.
Commenting on the launch... Read More
IWC Schaffhausen’s new brand ambassador for the Middle East is renowned Tunisian actress Hend Sabri
25 Oct 2016
Legendary Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen officially announced Hend Sabri as a new brand ambassador for the Middle East. During her career, which already spans more than two decades, the Tunisian actress has made a substantial contribution to the development of Arab cinema.
IWC Schaffhausen expresses its passion for cinema as a partner of hand-picked film festivals, but also through collaborations with a select group of influential actors and actresses. Today, the Swiss luxury... Read More
Setting the skies ablaze, Emirates marks 31 years today!
25 Oct 2016
It was precisely at 11.45am on 25th October 1985, that Emirates very first flight – EK600 took off from Dubai to Karachi. Then as now, this Dubai-based carrier’s goal was quality, not quantity, and in the years since taking those first small steps onto the regional travel scene, Emirates has evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate known the world over for our commitment to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of its business.
Today, it flies the... Read More
Over 1,800 holiday homes now in operation across Dubai says DTCM with sector set to grow further
25 Oct 2016
Dubai’s holiday home sector is going from strength to strength, with the latest figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) revealing a total of 1,805 approved units to date, benefitting both homeowners and visitors to Dubai. This growth is being driven by effective government regulations designed to increase competitiveness, transparency, safety and standardisation, and comes on the back of Dubai Tourism’s decision earlier this year to allow... Read More
UAE non-oil trade increased by 3%, to reach AED553.4 bn in first half of 2016
25 Oct 2016
WAM -- The non-oil direct trade of the UAE increased by 3 percent to AED17.7 billion in the first half of the current year, reaching AED553.4 billion, well above the AED535.7 billion achieved during the same period last year.
Asia, Australia, and the Pacific regions retained top trading partners with a share of AED211.3 billion accounting for 39 percent of the total non-oil trade. Europe ranked second, with a share of AED139.9 billion (26 percent), and the Middle East and North Africa... Read More
Anantara The Palm announces the 2nd Anantara Gourmet Festival from 23-29 October
24 Oct 2016
Get ready for an unforgettable culinary journey through a celebration of food at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. The week-long food festival, will feature renowned celebrity chefs, showcasing their exceptional talents, where you can sample international flavours from Italy to Thailand and attend a host of special culinary events, including cooking demonstrations and master classes and a wide variety of fare under one roof.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort has attracted international... Read More
Free Wi-Fi connectivity across Dubai by end of 2017
24 Oct 2016
Citywide Wi-Fi across major cities in the Middle East, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, could soon become a reality. Wi-Fi UAE, launched by Smart Dubai and telco operator du, is currently available across 300 places, including public transport network. Now there are plans to expand the service right across the emirate. It will be just one of the major benefits to the UAE's community as a result of i,plementing Dubai Plan 2021.
Dubai Plan 2021 describes the future of Dubai through... Read More
Dubai Frame is Set for completion in Q4 2016
24 Oct 2016
It is predicted that it will become a major tourist destination in the city – one of the buildings, like the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab, that all visitors to Dubai will feel they need to see.
Two giant pillars are rising fast in the middle of Dubai, with many onlookers unaware of their significance.
Once complete, the pillars will serve as the sides of The Dubai Frame, a massive iconic project shaped like a giant window frame.
As of the last update from Dubai... Read More
Metropolitan Hotel makes comeback in exciting new location on Sheikh Zayed Road near Exit 41
24 Oct 2016
The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai is set to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2016 courtesy of Al Habtoor Group. The original Metropolitan Hotel, which was built in 1979, was demolished in May 2013 to make way for Al Habtoor City, a landmark development incorporating three five-star hotels, three luxury residential towers along the upcoming Dubai Water Canal.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman, Al Habtoor Group said, “We look forward to welcoming our first guests. When we demolished... Read More
Starting March 23, 2017 Air Arabia to operate four weekly flights to Baku
24 Oct 2016
WAM: Air Arabia has announced the expansion of its international route network with a new service to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, following a joint cooperation between Air Arabia, Azerbaijan Airlines and local authorities.
Starting March 23, 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights from its primary Sharjah International Airport hub. Baku recently strengthened its presence on the global arena after playing host to the European Grand Prix. The city has also been named a... Read More
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