UAE News
Emirates now offers free Wi-Fi on 106 of its aircraft
05 Apr 2015
After updating the service in early February with a simpler sign-on process on top of other software updates, Emirates has seen a further 25 per cent increase in uptake.
Dubai — Emirates now offers free Wi-Fi on 106 of its aircraft, with two to three more aircraft being installed with Wi-Fi connectivity every month.
After updating the service in early February with a simpler sign-on process on top of other software updates, Emirates has seen a further 25 per cent increase in... Read More
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry to organize trade mission to Serbia
05 Apr 2015
Federation’s trade missions to the Balkans have generated more than $1b of exports since 2013
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) is organising a trade mission to Serbia between May 11-15 to explore new investment opportunities in agriculture and food industry during the International Agricultural Fair which takes place between May 9-15 in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city.
The Secretary-General of the FCCI, Humaid Mohammad Bin Salim, said FCCI trade... Read More
President Ilham Aliyev and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held an expanded meeting
05 Apr 2015
Following the official welcoming ceremony, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have held an expanded meeting.
Report informs, during the meeting they discussed Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, successful cooperation within international organizations, prospects for the expansion of economic relations, mutual and joint... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed on official two-day visit to Azerbaijan
02 Apr 2015
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, started an official two-day visit to Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
Sheikh Mohammed laid a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan’s founder, Heydar Aliyev, in Baku and then visited the Eternal Flame memorial at Martyrs Lane, laying a wreath while a band played the national anthems of the UAE and Azerbaijan, the state news agency Wam reported.
Baku’s mayor, Mir Hajibala Abutalibov, briefed Sheikh Mohammed and members of his... Read More
Dubai wins 2015 Travellers’ Choice Destination award
02 Apr 2015
Emirate included in travel website’s list of top 25 destinations worldwide
Winners chosen based on quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions
Dubai, UAE; 31 March 2015: Dubai has been included on the Travellers’ Choice Destinations 2015 list released by TripAdvisor, and was the only UAE destination to make it into the top 25, taking 24th spot. The Travellers’ Choice Destination award reflects the ongoing enhancement of Dubai’s... Read More
New Supercar Making Facility in Dubai To Start Production In 2016
02 Apr 2015
W Motors, makers of the Lykan supercar, confirmed that work on the facility was progressing well.
The Middle East’s first supercar manufacturing facility will begin production by January 2016, the company’s CEO has confirmed.
Speaking on the sidelines of Step conference in Dubai, Ralph Debbas, CEO of Lebanon-based W Motors – which has created the $3.4 million Lykan HyperSport car – confirmed that work on the facility was progressing well.
“By beginning next year, we’ll... Read More
UAE retains Top 10 ranking in Swiss watch industry’s 2014 exports
02 Apr 2015
2014 figures show rise of 8.9% for UAE over 2013 and 19% over 2012 in Swiss watch imports
Dubai, UAE; March 31, 2015: In 2014, the UAE continued to uphold its top ten ranking in the import of Swiss watches, showing a substantial growth of 8.9% over the previous twelve months. The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry’s cumulative 2014 reports reveals that the UAE still dominates the region’s timepiece imports at a value of 1,017.6 million Swiss Francs (add dirham amount here).
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Five-day jewellery show opens in Sharjah
02 Apr 2015
Set to facilitate safe-haven & value buying in a big way
The 38th MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show got under way on Tuesday (March 31) at Expo Centre Sharjah amid projections by experts that this is the best time to buy gold.
Gold prices are on a rally on the back of increasing geopolitical tensions, a weak dollar and prospects of a US rate hike becoming less imminent, providing a great opportunity for safe-haven and value-buying.
Besides, gold is also at its peak... Read More
Emirates and Etihad to have two in the cockpit at all times
31 Mar 2015
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways said on Sunday that they will have two people in their passenger jets’ cockpits at all times, following last week’s Germanwings tragedy.
The UAE’s regulator is also taking action. The head of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it is in discussions with the European Aviation Safety Agency over the mental health of pilots and airlines’ cockpit policies.
Reports following last week’s plane crash indicate that Andreas Lubitz, the co... Read More
Ajman Free Zone woos investors in Russia
31 Mar 2015
Presentation outlined advantages of setting-up business in the UAE, particularly in the Ajman Free Zone
Moscow: Ajman Free Zone Authority gave a presentation on the advantages of setting up a company in this emirate of the UAE to the Russian business community and potential investors in Moscow.
The presentation outlined the advantages of setting-up a business in the UAE, particularly in the Ajman Free Zone and was followed by a very active discussion and questions from... Read More
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