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Abdullah Al Maeeni, general director of ESMA visited Moscow Halal Expo 2016
08 Jun 2016
Abdullah Al Maeeni, general director of ESMA (Emirates Authority For Standardization and Metrology) that regulates import to the UAE, is a guest of honor at the Moscow Halal Expo 2016 Exhibition. The Russian halal market has seen much interest from foreign countries, especially the UAE, which indicates the general growth of the sector and the increasing role of Dubai, the Gulf’s hub.
The Russian Federation has been languishing in an economic slump—its GDP growth fell from 3.4 percent... Read More
Abu Dhabi imposes municipality fee on hotel stays from 1 june
08 Jun 2016
The National, quoting sister paper Al Ittihad, reported that the fees would be collected by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority. Hotels in the city already charge a city tax of 6% and a 10% service charge.
The newspaper said it was not yet clear whether the new fee would be applied to all customers or just guests.
Just over four million guests stayed in the UAE capital’s hotels last year, staying over 12 million nights. The National estimated the potential revenue from... Read More
Dubai to launch second phase of solar park
08 Jun 2016
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will soon launch a 200MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the second phase of a project that aims to generate 1,000MW of clean electricity by 2030, according to the head of the authority.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of Dewa, said the project is a part of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, under which the emirate seeks to derive 7% of its... Read More
Three-month summer campaign 'Saving starts at 24°C '
07 Jun 2016
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has launched its nationwide summer campaign. The three-month campaign aims to optimise district cooling energy consumption amongst Empower's customer base of over 55,000 people. The campaign also aims to ensure the company's customers' happiness through providing world-class cooling services which adhere to highest levels of efficiency and environmental sustainability.
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Air Miles Goes Digital
07 Jun 2016
Air Miles, the region’s leading loyalty programme, has gone digital with a new app and website to make collecting and spending Air Miles more convenient for customers.
The app, Air Miles ME, is available on Android and iOS and can be used when shopping with Air Miles partners such as Spinney’s and Sharaf DG to accumulate miles which can then be redeemed for rewards including airline tickets, holidays, electronics and luxury goods.
As well... Read More
City Centre Me'aisem awarded Green Commercial Building of the Year
07 Jun 2016
Majid Al Futtaim’s City Centre Me’aisem was awarded the esteemed title of ‘Green Commercial Building of the Year’ in the MENA region for its continued efforts in maintaining responsible energy standards and the best environmental design at the EmiratesGBC Gala Dinner and Awards on May 18, 2016
Now in its fourth year, the EmiratesGBC Awards Program honoured companies that demonstrated a clear implementation of sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings and structures... Read More
Etisalat awarded Telecommunications and Digital Services Premier Partnership for Expo 2020 Dubai
06 Jun 2016
The UAE’s leading international telecoms and technology service provider Etisalat has been awarded Telecommunications and Digital Services Premier Partnership for Expo 2020 Dubai.
The site of Expo 2020 Dubai will be one of the fastest, smartest, and best connected places in the world during the global mega event, through its Premier Partnership with Etisalat Group, announced today.
The partnership between Expo 2020 Dubai and Etisalat has a key role in the delivery of the mega... Read More
Jafza delegation concludes successful visit to China
05 Jun 2016
WAM -- A high-level delegation from the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, led by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has concluded a successful visit to People's Republic of China.
The seven-day visit came within the framework of Jafza's strategic plan aimed at supporting the national economy and enhancing foreign investment as part of its efforts to attract more global and regional companies in various fields... Read More
Now visitors can discover more of Dubai with top airliner’s My Emirates Pass!
05 Jun 2016
This summer, Emirates passengers can experience more of Dubai and avail attractive discounts and exclusive offers across the top tourist destination with My Emirates Pass launched jointly by the leading airliner with the Department of Economic Development in Dubai.
Passengers flying on the airline to or through Dubai between 1 June and 31 August 2016 can take advantage of a range of offers at some of Dubai's best known hotspots by simply showing their boarding pass* and a valid form... Read More
This Ramadan, donate charitable clothing at Wild Wadi Waterpark and get free entry
05 Jun 2016
Dubai’s highly popular outdoor attraction, Wild Wadi Waterpark is offering free entry every Monday throughout Ramadan, in return for charitable clothing donations to support Beit Al Kheir Society, a non-profit organisation that provides assistance to the underprivileged families in the UAE.
Throughout the Holy Month, every Monday, between the hours of 3pm -7pm, guests can enjoy the outdoor waterpark free of charge, in exchange for three pieces of clothing which will be donated to the... Read More
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