Air Arabia net profit soars to Dh193 million in first half of 2009
WAM Sharjah, Aug. 8, 2009 Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today its financial results for the period ending June 30, 2009, highlighting the fundamental strength of Air Arabia’s business…
Sony Drops E-Book Prices introducing new ebook Readers
Sony one of the first companies to take a stab at selling electronic books and creating competition for the Amazon Kindle, announced lower prices on new and best-selling e-books and unveiled two new models of its E-book Reader tablets. The…
Tahnoun views the model of the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Desert Environment
Al Ain, Jul 30th, 2009: Ruler’s Representative in the Emirates’s Eastern Region HH Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan viewed today the model of the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Desert Environment. The Centre will be set up soon over an…
Emirates Airline becomes world’s largest Boeing 777 operator
WAM Dubai, UAE, 30th July 2009(WAM)–Emirates has become the world’s largest airline operator of Boeing 777 aircraft with the arrival of its 78th Boeing 777 today. Emirates has another 28 Boeing 777s pending delivery, worth over US$ 7 billion at…
Aswaaq launches food supply unit
Aswaaq, a Dubai government-owned company, has announced the launch of ‘Thimaar’, a subsidiary under aswaaq’s umbrella, for supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. The “aswaaq” project is a new, innovative concept in the world of shopping and retail, based on…
Abu Dhabi Film Commission Opens Registration for The Circle Conference 2009
Abu Dhabi, 27th July 2009 Abu Dhabi Film Commission, in partnership with Imagenation Abu Dhabi, presents The Circle Conference 2009, a development initiative aimed at creating new filmmaking opportunities in the Middle East. The Circle Conference brings together top producers,…
Work shop UAE incorporate latest book numbering codes
Dubai, 26th July 2009 The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development organised today a workshop on the International Standard Book Number to update its employees of the Authorships and Publishing Department and those of cultural centres across the country…
Angola travel agents visit Dubai on Emirates flights to Luanda
Dubai: Representatives from Angola’s travel industry are taking a look at some of the world’s most spectacular mega-projects in Dubai during a visit to Dubai in preparation for the launch of Emirates flights between Dubai and Luanda which will start…
Tatweer unveils plans for annual “Discover Sharjah Fun Drive”
Sharjah, 22nd July 2009: A colourful and adventure-packed 4×4 desert Fun Drive will be organised in Sharjah on December 4, 2009, under the slogan of “Discover Sharjah” to promote the emirate’s competitiveness as well as its historical and cultural landmarks….
JW Marriott Dubai offers STAY 2 and get 3rd night free
Dubai JW Marriott announces their very special package for this summer. Starting from now till 19th September you can STAY 2 NIGHTS AND GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE ON EXECUTIVE ROOMS AND SUITES Additionally The JW Marriott has announced special…
MoE, NMC tackle intellectual piracy
Abu Dhabi, 20 July 2009 Ministry of Economy (MoE) with National Media Council (NMC) in Dubai organised a seminar on the ways to deal with intellectual piracy here in Abu Dhabi. The issues discussed in the workshop included techniques to identify…
Ramadan Tours of Sheikh Zayed Mosque to Reflect Spirit of Holy Month
Abu Dhabi, 20th July 2009 Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is to continue its complimentary guided tours of the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque during Ramadan with the tours, which will begin at 10am and last approximately one…
Dubai Leads Way in Middle East Africa in Hotel Construction
(LONDON, UK) The Middle East/Africa hotel development pipeline includes 463 hotels with 124,409 rooms, according to the June 2009 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report released last week. “A few countries have really dominated the development in the Middle East after…
Golf’s Cash Crisis could Hurt first Dubai World Golf Championship
Golf’s financial crisis is hitting in a rather fierce manner, the upcomong golf championships could be at stake due to the current financial instablity. Despite denials from European Tour chief executive George O’Grady, whispers continue that this year’s Race to…
Dubai awarded 2013 world aquatics championships
ROME (Reuters) – Dubai will host the 2013 world aquatics championships, International Swimming Federation (FINA) president Mustapha Larfaoui said on Saturday. The city in the United Arab Emirates beat off competition from Hamburg and Moscow. Larfaoui made the announcement at…
