Dates for Dubai International Film Festival announced
Dubai, Mar 01st, 2009 (WAM) The Dubai International Film Festival, the foremost event in Dubai’s cultural calendar, today announced the dates for its sixth edition. The Event will be held from December 9 to 16, 2009 in Dubai. Abdul Hamid…
Emirates Airline announces 2009 expansion plan
WAM Dubai, 18th Feb. 2009 Emirates Airline unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14% in 2009, today. This year, the Dubai based carrier will added 18 new passenger aircraft to its fleet, increasing seating…
Air Arabia records annual net profit of AED 510 million, up 35.6 per cent
Sharjah, 15 Feb, 2009 (WAM) – Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest lowfare airline, has announced its financial results for the year 2008. According to the results the company achieved a net profit of…
UAE Tourism Council Planned
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has revealed that the idea is to create a federal body that deals with international travel and tourism-related agreements is planned and details of it will be soon provided. “This new body planned, is a…
Bose Opens Outlet at Dubai Mall
DUBAI Bose has added its outlet in the Dubai Mall. The well known audio brand has continued to add to its exclusive retail outlets throughout the UAE. With the new Dubai Mall outlet, Bose now has seven exclusive outlets in…
Dubai property developers told not to increase services charges
Dubai, 7 Feb. 2009 Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has directed all property developers in the Emirates not to increase services charges during 2009, without its permission. These service charges are being brought under a new set of regulation…
RTA Inaugurates Deluxe Coach Service between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai, Feb 06th, 2009 The Duabi Public Transport Agency (RTA) inaugurated today the Deluxe Coach Service between Dubai and the capital Abu Dhabi. To run this service RTA deployed a number of deluxe coaches which have been procured last year…
Moody to review some UAE Firms
DUBAI, Moody’s said yesterday it may cut/review its ratings for some of Dubai’s most prominent state-backed companies and renewed questions about the scope of the government’s finances. The six companies under review include, global port operator DP World and Emaar Properties,…
Dubai Marina Yacht Club to host Dragon Boat Festival on Feb 13
Dubai, 1 Feb. 2009 (WAM) : Dubai Marina Yacht Club, the newly opened leisure destination for marine enthusiasts, will host a Dragon Boat Festival at the Dubai Marina Canal on February 13, 2009. The hugely popular Dragon Boat Festival will…
Sheikha Lubna Attend Davos World Economic Forum
Davos, Jan 31st, 2009 UAE Foreign Trade Minister HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi stressed the strength of UAE economy and its preparedness to deal with potential impact of the World Financial Crisis on local economy. Speaking at the…
Emirates to fly A380 services to South Korea
WAM DUBAI, Jan. 28, 2009 Emirates Airline announced that it would begin operating its ultra-modern and environmentally friendly A380 aircraft to Seoul’s Incheon International Airport from November 2009. The new service is timed to coincide with Visit Korea Year in…
Indian Mushaira in DSF
Renowned poets from across India are expected to participate in the 7th Kavi Sammelan (Poets Gathering) and Mushaira gathering as part of Indian Republic Day celebrations. The much anticipated event in Indian literary circles will be held on Thursday, 29th…
Caricaturist puts the smile on people’s faces this DSF
Jorge Raul is as unique as his caricatures. An avid traveller, the professional caricaturist has visited 99 countries and made Dubai his 100th stop to participate in Dubai Shopping Festival 2009. Jorge’s hands have created over 60,000 caricatures since he…
Israel announces ceasefire after Killing 1200++ says Goals Accomplished
Israel is to halt its three week military offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said. He said Israel had achieved its aims and the unilateral ceasefire would start at 0200 (2400 GMT)….
Ethiopians Gebrselassie, Sertsu sweep at Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Haile Gebrselassie easily won the Dubai Marathon on Friday, but said steady rain throughout the race hampered his bid to claim the $1 million bonus on offer for breaking his own world record. Gebrselassie…
