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Sheraton resort opens in Sharjah
12 Nov 2015
The 349-room resort further expands the Starwood’s portfolio in the UAE to 25 hotels
12 November 2015
Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Wednesday announced the opening of the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa, its first hotel in Sharjah. The 349-room resort further expands the company’s portfolio in the UAE to 25 hotels.
“The entry of Sheraton in Sharjah marks a milestone for the company and also reinforces the Sheraton brand’s goal to open 150 new hotels by 2020,”... Read More
Reem Mall project unveiled to region’s retailers
12 Nov 2015
They had the opportunity to see the detailed plans for the first time in a public forum
12 November 2015
Reem Mall, the upcoming $1 billion (Dh3.67 billion) entertainment, leisure, dining and shopping destination in the heart of Abu Dhabi, was unveiled to the region’s retailers on Wednesday.
At an event held in Dubai, senior executives from Reem Mall, mSquared, NREC and UPAC, the developers behind the project, gave the first public presentation on what will become Abu... Read More
Ferrari Store Expands Presence in the UAE
11 Nov 2015
Ferrari Store, the Italian fashion retailer is aiming to achieve rapid expansion in the UAE. The Ferrari Store is a retail outlet opened by highly regarded Italian car maker, Ferrari. The company announced its expansion in the UAE with newly opened and remodelled outlets, including the new flagship store at The Dubai Mall, which has been designed in line with the brand’s new retail concept and is second in size only to the store at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi.
The new retail concept was... Read More
GCC states to enforce VAT in 2018, says official
11 Nov 2015
Enforcement of the tax will start next year; unified implementation across region will take another 3 years
11 November
Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are expected to enforce a value-added tax (VAT) by 2018, according to a GCC source. An agreement on this tax will be forwarded to the next summit of GCC leaders for final endorsement, the source told Al Eqtisadiah.
Enforcement of the tax will start next year, while unified implementation across the... Read More
UAE Space Agency to set up meteor monitoring network in Abu Dhabi
11 Nov 2015
The project is expected to provide substantial astronomical data about meteor and satellite movements
11 November 2015
The United Arab Emirates’ Space Agency announced that it has signed an agreement with the International Astronomy Centre to set up a meteor monitoring and filming network in Abu Dhabi.
The project is expected to provide substantial astronomical data about meteor and satellite movements, including their coordinates. Such information will help support... Read More
Dubai Parks and Resorts on track to open by October 2016
11 Nov 2015
The company said most of the theme park’s procurement had been completed and 73 per cent of project structure work was complete
11 November 2015
Located in Jebel Ali, the Dhs 10bn project was first launched in 2012 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It will consist of three major theme parks: Hollywood-themed Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai along with Riverland, a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel.
Dubai Parks and... Read More
Emirates SkyCargo opens new terminal in Dubai South
11 Nov 2015
Named Emirates SkyCentral, the cargo facility will house SkyCargo's fleet of 15 freighter aircraft
11 November 2015
Emirates SkyCargo's new terminal at the new Logistics District in Dubai South (earlier Dubai World Central) was officially inaugurated on Tuesday during the Dubai Air Show.
Named Emirates SkyCentral, the cargo facility will house SkyCargo's fleet of 15 freighter aircraft.
The terminal features centralised screening, an integrated police facility,... Read More
Emirates celebrates 30-year milestone
11 Nov 2015
Emirates today is the envy of the world because of the determination of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the passion and hard work of thousands of dedicated men and women working for the airline, said Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
From its small beginning in 1985, Emirates has... Read More
UAE nationals can travel to Azerbaijan with visa on arrival
10 Nov 2015
The government of the Republic of Azerbaijan has lifted advance visa requirement for UAE passport holders effective 10th November 2015.
His Excellency Mr. Elkhan Gahramanov, Azerbaijan Ambassador to UAE, said that,”We are pleased that after many years of deliberation, the government of Azerbaijan is pleased to announce the Presidential approval by His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, to grant UAE passport holders entry tourist visa upon arrival at any of its... Read More
Enoc unveils $250 million pipeline project
10 Nov 2015
The pipeline will help meet traffic demand at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport 10 November 2015Emirates national oil company, or Enoc, on Monday announced a new pipeline project worth $250 million, or Dh940 million, to fuel aviation growth at Dubai airports.
The pipeline will help meet traffic demand at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, which is forecast to reach a total of 125 million passengers and more than five... Read More
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