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The Dubai Mall marks the Holy Month of Ramadan with elegant Arabian décor, charity initiatives
10 Jun 2015
Mark the spirt of the Holy Month of Ramadan at The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s most visited entertainment and leisure destinations.
Experience the joy of giving and enjoy the traditional Arabesque décor inspired by the region’s heritage, this spiritual season.
The Dubai Mall will be hosting Afghan master weavers at The Souk Atrium, in support to an initiative by Her Highness Fatema Bint Mohammed Bin Zayed. The weavers will spin wool and... Read More
Creating value a key aim of Dubai Expo 2020: Shaikh Ahmed
10 Jun 2015
10 June 2015
The full interview with Shaikh Ahmed appears in “The Report: Dubai 2015”, OBG’s latest report on the emirate’s economy.
Dubai — Implementing a strong legacy strategy that will benefit both participants and the local economy is a key component of Dubai’s Expo 2020 preparations, said Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the event’s Preparatory Higher Committee.
Shaikh Ahmed told global publishing, research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group... Read More
Dubai Airports wins at Transform Awards Mena 2015
09 Jun 2015
Award category recognises an organisation’s approach in engaging all of its employees
June 8, 2015
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DUBAI: Dubai Airports has won the Gold Award for Best Internal Communications During a Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards, Middle East and North Africa, at a ceremony held in Dubai recently.
The award category recognises an organisation’s approach in engaging all of its employees, especially in communicating a change in its positioning or brand... Read More
UAE a hub for leisure and entertainment
09 Jun 2015
Leisure and entertainment market potential is expected to reach 45m visitors by 2021
June 8, 2015
Dubai: The UAE’s leisure and entertainment market potential is expected to nearly double to 45 million visitors by 2021, according to a new report by international audit firm PwC.
Most of the visitors (30 million) are likely to be international tourists, while residents, their relatives and friends will account for 15 million. Also, by 2021, the country’s theme parks are... Read More
Hilton signs two new Dubai hotels
09 Jun 2015
Both mid-market hotels set to open in early 2019
June 8, 2015
Dubai: Hilton Worldwide, a US-based hotel chain, and wasl hospitality and leisure have signed agreements to open two new mid-market hotels in Dubai, according to a statement on Monday.
The Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Mina and Hilton Garden Inn Bur Dubai will feature 206 and 292 rooms respectively. Both properties are expected to open by early 2019.
Also in Dubai, Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Al Mina and... Read More
Mohebi Logistics to open Dh550m facility at Dubai World Central
09 Jun 2015
Reinforces DWC’s commitment to become a global, multimodal logistics hub
June 8, 2015
Dubai: Dubai-based Mohebi Logistics, one of the largest vertically-integrated supply chain management companies in the Middle East, has broken ground on its dynamic new facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).
Building on its successful and sustained track record in FMCG logistics through local know-how, strong market reputation and extensive network, the family-owned Emirati business is... Read More
Uniting smart services is key for Dubai’s smart city transformation
08 Jun 2015
Dubai: Uniting all smart services provided by different governmental and private entities is the biggest challenge facing Dubai’s smart city transformation, experts say.
This statement was made at the sixth session of the Smart Cities Forum on Sunday, which was organised by the Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Government.
“Any private or public entity can provide smart services and become smart. The challenge is uniting these services and making Dubai smart as a whole, making it... Read More
Emirates lists $913 million sukuk
08 Jun 2015
Nasdaq Dubai positioned to play important role in the growth of Islamic products.
Dubai: Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, rang the market-opening bell on Wednesday to celebrate the listing of a $913 million sukuk by the world’s biggest airline by international passenger traffic on Nasdaq Dubai.
The listing brings the total value of sukuk listed on Dubai’s exchanges to $34.96 billion, reinforcing Dubai’s position as... Read More
Boeing on track to deliver flydubai’s first 737 MAX in 2017
08 Jun 2015
Testing of the new aircraft is slated to begin in the first half of 2016.Dubai-based low cost carrier flydubai is set to receive its inaugural Boeing 737 MAX in the second half of 2017, the Seattle-based manufacturer has confirmed.
Boeing began the production process for its new aircraft last week with wing design at its 737 factory in Renton.
The first aircraft is slated for completion by the end of this year, and testing is expected to begin in the first half of 2016.
... Read More
Mass yoga session on Friday at Zabeel Park
08 Jun 2015
Some 3,000 people expected at Dubai’s Zabeel Park ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21
Dubai: Roughly 3,000 people are expected to join a mass yoga session in Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday as an advance celebration of the world’s first International Yoga Day (June 21).
Dubai Municipality, in coordination with Friends of Yoga, will host the free 40-minute evening session at the Megabowl area of the park.
The UN recently decided to mark International Yoga Day on June... Read More
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