UAE News

flydubai partners with Booking.com, launching hotel booking services

flydubai partners with Booking.com, launching hotel booking services

05 Jul 2016

Dubai-based flydubai is partnering with Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travellers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, adding a wide range of hotels and other accommodation options to its website flydubai.com.

Hotels.flydubai.com is powered by Booking.com and is designed to help passengers find the perfect stay that suits their preference and budget from over 954,000 accommodations world-wide. Passengers are able to browse other guests' reviews and book... Read More

Eid Al Fitr begins on Wednesday 6 July 2016 in the UAE

Eid Al Fitr begins on Wednesday 6 July 2016 in the UAE

05 Jul 2016

The moon-sighting committee in UAE has announced that today, Tuesday will be the last day of Ramadan, and that Wednesday 6 July 2016 will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of Eid Al Fitr

Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice and Chair of the committee, said in a statement following a meeting at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, that the committee has not sighted the Shawwal crescent moon for the Hijri year of 1437 and ruled that Tuesday, 5 July 2016, will... Read More

Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons Group highlights year's achievements and announces future plans during 2016 Annual Ramadan Event

Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons Group highlights year's achievements and announces future plans during 2016 Annual Ramadan Event

04 Jul 2016

The Annual Ramadan Event of Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons took place during the Holy Month at Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Held in the presence of the Board Members, his Excellency Mr. Yousef Mohammed Rasool Khoory, the CEO of the group, the special event was attended by  the family members of Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons, Media representatives and employees and their families.

In his speech, the CEO extended his sincerest thanks and appreciation to all the employees for... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Saruq Al Hadid museum at Al Shindagha

HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Saruq Al Hadid museum at Al Shindagha

04 Jul 2016

WAM - Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated this evening, in presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the Saruq Al Hadid Museum at Al Shindagha in Bur Dubai.

The museum displays thousands of golden, bronze and iron pieces, discovered at the Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site in the Rub Al Khali desert, south of the emirate of Dubai. The museum also features... Read More

AED 1.5 Million Up for Grabs this Eidyat!

AED 1.5 Million Up for Grabs this Eidyat!

03 Jul 2016

Spend AED 200 at Dubai Shopping Malls Group’s 25 participating malls and stand a chance to be selected to Spin the Wheel!

Winners get cash prizes ranging from AED 1000 to AED 100,000!

Dubai Summer Season gets a head start this year with yet another innovative promotion announced by Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) in association with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).  The promotion started on June 23 and runs till EID, offering shoppers a chance to walk away... Read More

ENEC completes important tests at Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

ENEC completes important tests at Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

03 Jul 2016

WAM -- The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, has recently completed important tests at Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. This represents another major achievement in the testing and commissioning phase of the plant.

The Structural Integrity Test (SIT) and Integrated Leak Rate Test (ILRT) were performed over a period of several weeks, on Unit 1 at Barakah, with the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, FANR, providing full oversight, and conforming to the highest... Read More

This summer, travel with your luxury car says Etihad!

This summer, travel with your luxury car says Etihad!

03 Jul 2016

Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has launched a unique, new travel offer for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the summer period.

Drivers can enjoy up to 20% off air cargo rates and their seat, when they book in First or Business Class. The cargo section for the national carrier of the UAE is also offering additional services this year, arranging hotel accommodation and having the car delivered straight to the driver’s doorstep.

The offer... Read More

Dubai Silicon Oasis installs first Smart Street Solution in the Middle East by Huawei

Dubai Silicon Oasis installs first Smart Street Solution in the Middle East by Huawei

30 Jun 2016

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, in collaboration with Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, today installed the first Smart Street Solution in the Middle East region at the high-tech park.

The Smart Street Solution incorporates a number of advanced features geared towards creating a friendly and secure environment for the community. Digital signage capability allows real-time... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed approves awarding contract for extending Dubai Metro Red Line Project /Route 2020/

HH Sheikh Mohammed approves awarding contract for extending Dubai Metro Red Line Project /Route 2020/

30 Jun 2016

WAM - Al Tayer. Addressing the press conference, Al Tayer spoke about linking Route 2020 with the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. "The RTA has mapped out a master plan for roads and transport projects to serve Expo 2020 and one of them is Route 2020. It has coordinated with all developers, and government service providers of concern with the planned metro route in order to ensure that Route 2020 will provide support to vital areas served by the project over the short and long terms," he said.... Read More

flydubai adds two new flights a week to Bucharest and will now fly daily

flydubai adds two new flights a week to Bucharest and will now fly daily

30 Jun 2016

Airline sees passenger traffic between Dubai and Romanian capital grow year-on-year

Dubai-based flydubai has announced the addition of two new flights a week between Dubai and Bucharest and will now fly daily to the Romanian capital. 

“We are delighted to announce our daily flights from to Bucharest,” said Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai. “At flydubai, we are committed to expanding connectivity to destinations that have historically been underserved from... Read More

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