UAE News
Al Futtaim Carillion wins Dhs 721m contract for phase two of Dubai Trade Centre District
08 Nov 2015
The construction contract covers two office properties scheduled for completion in 2017
8 November 2015
Dubai World Trade Centre has awarded a Dhs 721m construction contract for the second phase of its upcoming Dubai Trade Centre District to Al Futtaim Carillion, it was announced on Thursday.
DTCD is a massive mixed-use development spread across 535,000 square metres between the current Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and Jumeriah Emirates Towers.... Read More
Emirates group announces half-year performance for 2015-16
05 Nov 2015
Group: Profit up 65% to AED 3.7 billion (US$ 1.0 billion), revenue of AED 46.1 billion (US$ 12.6 billion) negatively impacted by the strong US dollar
Emirates: Continued profitability and growth with 25.7 million passengers carried (up 10%); fleet expanded by nine new aircraft (14% increase in capacity)
dnata: Double-digit revenue and profit growth driven by first time consolidation of major international acquisitions Stella Group and Toll dnata
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Click a selfie with Ferrari at Dubai Motor Festival
05 Nov 2015
Hosted in association with the City Walk developer, Meraas, and in conjunction with the Ferrari Owners Club UAE, the event will take place from 10am to 12pm on Saturday5 November 2015
Get set for what is to be one of the most spectacular gatherings of the world's favourite supercar this weekend. A number of Ferrari models will descend on City Walk for a giant 'Ferrari Car Park' to celebrate the forthcoming Dubai Motor Festival.
Families and motoring fanatics alike will be... Read More
Our doors are always open, Mohammad tells media
05 Nov 2015
Vice-President changed media from talking to people to talking with people, Saif says
5 November 2015
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday called upon UAE journalists to be honest and assured that the government’s doors are always open to the media.
“Local media must always be as professional as they have always been. The media must also be honest because they are the... Read More
Emirates Flight Training Academy orders 27 aircraft
05 Nov 2015
Order valued at more than $39 million at list prices
5 November 2015
Dubai: Emirates Flight Training Academy, developed by Emirates airline, said Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Cirrus Aircraft and Embraer to order 27 new aircraft.
The order includes 22 single-piston engine Cirrus SR22s and 5 twin-jet Embraer Phenom 100E, which are valued at more than $39 million at list prices.
The aircraft will be delivered starting in 2017, Emirates said in a... Read More
Abu Dhabi to develop new offshore oil and gas fields
05 Nov 2015
2,000 firms to exhibit new technologies at ADIPEC-20155 November 2015
Abu Dhabi is looking to develop new off shore oil and gas fields, a top official said. The move is part of Abu Dhabi's plans to raise output to meet rising oil and gas demand, said, Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, director of strategy and coordination at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, or Adnoc.
He said that Abu Dhabi is not affected by the oil prices at international markets. Abu Dhabi's current and future... Read More
Public WiFi launched in UAE, free for Etisalat mobile data customers
05 Nov 2015
Etisalat announced today the launch of 'UAE WiFi by Etisalat' - the telco's high-speed public WiFi in the UAE5 November 2015
UAE residents will be able to connect to the Internet using their mobile devices in more than 250 major public locations across the country, thanks to 'UAE WiFi by etisalat'. On Wednesday, etisalat launched its high-speed public WiFi in the UAE that will function at the fastest speed and with the highest available quality across all major locations of the... Read More
More than 100 Hong Kong firms to be featured at Lifestyle Expo held Nov. 9-10, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency
05 Nov 2015
The event will feature companies from Hong Kong and the mainland provinces of Tianjin, Fujian and Guangdong
5 November 2015
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, or HKTDC on Wednesday announced that it will host the third edition of the popular Hong Kong Lifestyle Expo in Dubai.
With bilateral trade between the UAE and Hong Kong at an all-time high at $10 billion, the third edition of the expo will feature more than 100 companies from Hong Kong, and will be held from... Read More
Historic Qasr Al Muwaiji to Open Doors as Museum Celebrating Birthplace of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
04 Nov 2015
As a symbol of Abu Dhabi’s heritage and a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Ain, Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the U.A.E., will open this month as a museum and exhibition celebrating his leadership and as a monument to the progress of the Nation
4 November 2015
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces... Read More
Samsung Comes Full Circle with Gear S2 Launch at Galaxy Studio
04 Nov 2015
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. officially launched the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch in the UAE today. Unveiled at Samsung’s exclusive pop-up shop at Dubai Mall, the Samsung Gear S2 is the company’s latest innovation in the wearables category, and is more versatile, more intuitive and more customizable than any Gear device before it.
“Samsung has spent years introducing brave new concepts to the wearable device market, and the Samsung Gear S2 reflects our most progressive innovation yet... Read More
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