UAE News
HH Sheikh Mohammed says constructive co-operation is the driving force for positive change
14 Nov 2016
WAM -- The UAE has long decided to work with its partners to promote constructive co-operation and enhance the world's preparedness for the future, while building a better future for coming generations, according to Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
He made his remarks on Sunday in Dubai when the World Economic Forum launched the inaugural Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils under his patronage.... Read More
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China /ICBC/ celebrates listing of a 400 million USD bond on Nasdaq Dubai
14 Nov 2016
WAM – Wang Hongbo, Executive Vice President of China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), rang the market-opening bell on 13 Nov 2016 to celebrate the listing of a 400 million US dollar bond issued by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Dubai (DIFC) Branch, on Nasdaq Dubai.
The listing is the second bond that ICBC has brought to the Middle East’s international financial exchange, underlining the expansion of the bank’s activities across the region as well as the growing... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed to attend the inaugural Annual Meeting of the Global Future Council at Madinat Jumeirah
13 Nov 2016
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has affirmed that planning for the future is a core responsibility shared by all governments, private sector, institutions and international organizations and that a key factor to the prosperity, development and welfare of societies is planning and anticipating future challenges. Sheikh Mohammed’s statement came ahead of the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils, the... Read More
Dubai Wholesale City Signs MOU with Ningxia
13 Nov 2016
Dubai Wholesale City, a global integrated wholesale trading hub and member of TECOM Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ningxia province of the People's Republic of China to enhance mutual collaboration and promote economic, trade and investment relations.
Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City, Abdulla Belhoul and Governor of the Ningxia province, Wang Heshan, signed the agreement in the presence of Department of Commerce representatives and... Read More
Emirates is the first and only airline to operate an Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleet
13 Nov 2016
In line with its vision to offer a superior passenger experience and improve environmental performance through a modern and state of the art wide-body aircraft fleet, Emirates has retired the last Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft in its fleet from active service. This makes Emirates the first and only airline in the world to operate a fleet of all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft for its passenger flights.
Emirates recently retired A6-EAK from operational service. The aircraft was the... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed receives Armenian President, attends signing of MoUs, agreements
13 Nov 2016
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received on Thursday the visiting Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and the delegation accompanying him, at his palace in Zabeel, Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wished Sargsyan a successful visit that would help serve the joint interests of the two friendly countries and their peoples.
During his interaction with the Armenian President, Sheikh Mohammed said that... Read More
Starting today, you can Enter for Free & Pay As You Go in Ferrari World’s National Day promo up to 3rd Dec!
10 Nov 2016
Ferrari World fans have much to rejoice with the announcement of its exciting Enter for Free & Pay As You Go promo marking the UAE’s National Day as well as the F1 season.
Starting today, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, visitors can enter the world’s first and only Ferrari-branded theme park for free between 6pm to 11pm and pay as they go for the thrilling attractions of their choice in the park.
The sprawling 86,000 sq m attraction located in Yas Island Abu Dhabi... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates the second phase of Dubai Water Canal
10 Nov 2016
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has inaugurated the second phase of the Dubai Water Canal, a 12 kilometre waterway that connects Dubai Creek with the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai Water Canal project has been built at a cost of AED 3.7 billion.
Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al... Read More
Armenia, UAE Keen on Developing Economic Ties
10 Nov 2016
On a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian had a meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Noting that Armenia is interested in intensifying the political dialogue and developing comprehensive cooperation with the United Arab Emirates, Sarkisian voiced hope that agreements reached during the visit will contribute to the further development of ties.... Read More
Dubai tourists spend twice as much as those visiting other major cities
10 Nov 2016
Tourists in Dubai spend almost twice as much money while visiting the emirate as those holidaying on other major cities such as London or New York, according to the results of a new study. “The research shows the highest spending visitors, by far, are Dubai’s, who spend nearly twice the average of our 12 cities,” said David Godchaux, CEO of Core Savills, the Dubai subsidiary of international real estate agency Savills.
“Overseas visitors, who had an overnight stay in the emirate,... Read More
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