Dubai, Dec14th, 2009 — Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee (SFC) reassured the investors, financial and trade creditors, employees, and citizens support of the government and has said that Dubai is, and will continue to be, a strong and vibrant global financial center. “The Government of Dubai remains […]
Emirates takes delivery of sixth A380
Dubai, 13 Dec 2009 Forging ahead with the airline’s immense fleet expansion Emirates has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A380 aircraft. The colossal aircraft landed in Dubai late last night after travelling from the J rgen Thomas Delivery Centre in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is currently being fitted with the airline’s service hallmarks at […]
Abu Dhabi among top ten destinations to visit during 2010
Abu Dhabi, 9 Dec. 2009 – The USA’s best selling travel guide, Frommer’s, has listed the Arabian Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi as among its top ten destinations to visit during 2010. The listing follows recommendations from journalists and voting from Frommer’s readers. Frommer’s says the list of its 2010 recommended destinations represents “a mix […]
KITAB, ECAE join forces to host educational meet
Abu Dhabi, 9th Dec. 2009 — KITAB (Meaning Book in Arabic), is a company who organises the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, and Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) will organise The Education Chapter, a two-day education seminar that will run on 3rd and 4th March alongside the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2010. […]
Balloon Adventures flies into Abu Dhabi’s desert
Abu Dhabi, 9th Dec. 2009: One of the world’s most experienced balloon companies, with operations in Germany, New Zealand and Hungary, has begun operations in Abu Dhabi as “Balloon Adventures Emirates” offering hot air balloon expeditions into the heart of the emirate’s pristine desert. Balloon Adventures Emirates says its a magic carpet ride’ expeditions give […]
Sixth Five: The New BMW 5er in Dubai
As for the styling, out are the Bangle-butt and the hardened lines of the E60, and in are more traditional creases on the bonnet and just beneath the doors, reminiscent of earlier models such as the E39. Let’s make it clear at the outset. The sixth-generation BMW 5 Series hasn’t seen a massive shake up […]
8 Reasons for Selling Your Real Estate Online in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, A business decision should come upon the heels of careful consideration of possible advantages and disadvantages. In the case of selling property in an online real estate marketplace, you have many advantages that combine to increase the time you devote to other priorities. Here are 8 reasons why you should consider selling your […]
Quit bashing Dubai – Says Arab News Article!
It is surprising to see how world reacts at one flaw of Dubai while there are others who make humangous blunders and no one talks as much. The western media is bashing Dubai from every corner they can find this show the jelousy and a bit of anger as well in the west against development […]
Dubai World issues updated statement on debt obligations
Dubai, Dec 1st, 2009 (WAM) — Dubai World (“Dubai World”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) would like to update their lenders on recent developments relating to their debt obligations. Following a detailed review of the Group’s liquidity and capital structure, Dubai World has concluded that it should immediately consider alternatives in respect of the debt […]
World ranked climbers to race against clock at Outdoor Adventure Dubai 2009
Dubai, Nov 30th, 2009 (WAM) — Two of the best speed climbers in the world are set to thrill the crowds by racing against the clock in Dubai next month, as part of the first dedicated outdoor adventure and sporting event in the United Arab Emirates. The men’s International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) world […]
UAE joins IATA statement of principles for liberalization
Montreal, 23 Nov. 2009 The United Arab Emirates, represented by the its representative to ICAO Capt. Ayesha Al Hamili, signed the multilateral statement of policy principles regarding the implementation of bilateral air service agreements, at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2nd Agenda for Freedom convened from 14 – 16 November. This industry initiative, which […]
The UAE’s First Dedicated Arthouse Cinema Opens At Reel Cinemas
The Picturehouse, the first cinema in the UAE dedicated to arthouse, independent and award-winning classics opened recently at Reel Cinemas in The Dubai Mall. The Picturehouse has lined up five debate-rousing movies between now and the end of January. The opening attraction is Paper Heart featuring Charlyne Yi, who embarks on a journey across America […]
Schedule of Race To Dubai World Golf Championship
49 challenging tournaments to get to Dubai FromToTournament & VenueWinner/Prize (€) 06 Nov09 NovHSBC Champions Sheshan International GC , Shanghai, ChinaSergio GARCIA 3,900,561 20 Nov23 NovUBS Hong Kong Open Hong Kong GC, Fanling, Hong KongWen-tang LIN 1,996,575 27 Nov30 NovSportsbet Australian Masters Huntingdale GC, Melbourne, AustraliaRodney PAMPLING 738,851 11 Dec14 DecAlfred Dunhill Championship Leopard Creek […]
SCCI to host first India-Sharjah Business and Cultural Forum
Sharjah, 16 Nov. 2009 First India-Sharjah Business and Cultural Forum was launched, Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) at a press conference today in Sharjah The press conference was attended by SCCI […]
Rotana to complete World’s tallest hotel in Dubai
Rotana has revealed that it has entered into the final stages prior to the opening of one of Dubai’s forthcoming landmarks, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana in mid December. Commenting on the announcement, senior vice president – UAE, Rotana, Omer Kaddouri said: “We are very proud to be managing this landmark property. The Rose Rayhaan by […]