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Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1

17 May 2016

Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1

Dubai, UAE – May 12, 2016 – Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central surged 79.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 according to the quarterly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.

Dubai’s second airport welcomed 257,813 passengers during the first three months of the year, an increase of 79.8 per cent compared to 143,374 in the corresponding period in 2015. The sharp increase in passenger traffic was... Read More

Emirates Airline offers Visa Checkout to book flight tickets

15 May 2016

Emirates Airline customers in 15 countries can now use Visa Checkout with any Visa debit or credit card or other branded cards to purchase Emirates travel products

Emirates Airline, the world’s largest international airline, will now offer Visa Checkout, the online checkout service by Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments technology company, allowing shoppers to pay with their cards online and on any device, with just a few clicks.

Visa Checkout is now available to Emirates... Read More

UAE Space Agency to participate in 14th International Conference on Space Operations 2016 in S. Korea

12 May 2016

The UAE Space Agency announced its participation in the 14th International Conference on Space Operations (SpaceOps 2016), which will take place in Daejeon Convention Center in South Korea, from 16th to 20th May. The UAE Space Agency will use the platform as an opportunity to share experiences and challenges with the international space community.

Organized by the International Committee for Technical Exchange of Space Mission Operations and Ground-based Data System and hosted this... Read More

Nakheel Mall rises at the heart of Palm Jumeirah

12 May 2016

Nakheel Mall, the AED1.2 billion, 4.5 million square foot retail, dining and entertainment destination by Nakheel, is taking shape at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, with construction approaching 50 per cent completion, the Dubai developer announced today.

The mall’s three underground parking levels, with 4,000 spaces, are nearly complete, with the overall superstructure due to be finished in Q3 this year. Work is also on track on the mall’s VIP entrance and rooftop features, which... Read More

HH Sheikh Ahmed: Success of Airport Show reflects strong interest and an unwavering global confidence in the Middle East

11 May 2016

Airport Show-2016 a resounding success, concludes with record attendees

World’s largest annual airport event concludes its 16th edition

16th edition witnesses 10 % increase in its attendees

Hosted buyers remain upbeat about networking benefits

Airport Show 2017 to be held from May 15-17, 2017

The 16th edition of the Airport Show proved to be the most successful by far with exhibitors reporting a record number of potential business deals and more than 7,500... Read More

H.E. Khalifa Al Zaffin opens 4th Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) in Dubai

11 May 2016

By 2020, aviation industry will contribute 32 per cent to Dubai’s GDP

Two-day forum to discuss global aviation trends and challenges

His Excellency Eng. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, today (Tuesday) opened the 4th edition of the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) with a call to the aviation industry to be a part of the economic prosperity amid unprecedented growth... Read More

Expo 2020 Dubai reveals master plan at Arab Media Forum

11 May 2016

(WAM) – Expo 2020 Dubai revealed its master plan displayed at the two-day Arab Media Forum which opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Visitors to the 15th edition of the forum were among the first to take a glimpse at how the Expo 2020 Dubai site will look and feel upon completion, through augmented reality and leading-edge digital technology.

The mega event’s site was unveiled through the use of augmented reality and leading-edge digital technology. The Expo pavilions... Read More

Keynote speakers at 15th Arab Media Forum call for the creation of Humanitarian Media in the Arab world

11 May 2016

(WAM) - Keynote speakers at the 15th edition of the Arab Media Forum called for the creation of Humanitarian Media in the Arab world in attendance of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, HRH Princess Haya... Read More

SMILE! Everyone’s a winner at Majid Al Futtaim’s malls in Dubai!

10 May 2016

Guaranteed Cashback gift cards and incredible instant prizes awarded to all shoppers in Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif until May 17, 2016

In light of HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s recent appointment of the first Minister of Happiness and in line with the government’s mission to achieve a happier society, Majid Al Futtaim’s lifestyle destinations in Dubai are hosting special... Read More

Dubai set to enter top 10 global cities in hotel supply as it marks 100,000 rooms

10 May 2016

Continued double-digit future growth ininventory critical to meet tourism demand

With Dubai set to hit the 100,000 rooms milestone next month across its expanding hotel and hotel apartment inventory, the city aims to firmly position itself as a top 10 global destination in terms of available hotel supply, indicating high demand from international travellers and sustained growth in tourism volumes. In addition to a strong historical and expected trajectory of growth in overnight... Read More