UAE invests AED1 trillion in airport infrastructure: GCAA Director-General
DUBAI, 8th January, 2020 — The UAE has so far invested AED1 trillion (US$270 billion) in airport infrastructure development projects highlighted the General Civil Aviation Authority’s Director-General. In a statement released by the UAE aviation authority, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi…
Op-Ed: New visa to transform tourism sector in UAE
ABU DHABI, 8th January, 2020 — The International Media followed with great interest the Resolution of the UAE Cabinet that approved the multi-entry tourist visa for the UAE for a period of five years for all nationalities, which can be…
Dubai to host Middle East’s new transport and logistics exhibition in Dubai South
DUBAI, 6th January, 2020 — Reed Exhibitions will organised SiTL Middle East, a brand-new trade show focused on showcasing the latest developments in the transport and logistics sector, at Dubai South from 16th to 18th November, 2020, to allow government…
UAE’s Etihad and Emirates listed among the world’s safest airlines for 2020
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50 additional jobs eyed for UAE Nationals at Etihad Rail in 2020
ABU DHABI, 31st December, 2019 — Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway, has launched a new training and employment programme, as part of the company’s continuous commitment to support Emiratisation. Etihad Rail is a positive…
Dubai marks arrival of six international cruise liners in one day
DUBAI, 31st December, 2019 — Strengthening Dubai’s position as the leading “cruise hub of the region”, the emirate welcomed six international cruise liners on 29th December 2019, via the Mina Rashid cruise terminal. The terminal dealt with over 60,000 cruise…
Sharjah hosts joint Emirati-Japanese workshop on planetary exploration
SHARJAH, 30th December, 2019 — The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology at Sharjah University hosted a joint Emirati-Japanese workshop on planetary exploration, in cooperation with the UAE Space Agency, the Chiba Institute of Technology and CITJAMSS. The…
Ras Al Khaimah set to dazzle world with fireworks display on New Year’s Eve
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th December, 2019 — This year, Ras Al Khaimah is ready to create history with its fireworks show as part of the New Year’s Eve celebrations that will feature two record-breaking bids: the use of the most…
MoFAIC urges Emiratis to follow travel advice, review hunting laws
ABU DHABI, 26th December, 2019 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, highlighted the importance for UAE citizens wishing to travel abroad to review country specific travel advice and hunting laws on the ministry website or via…
15 dead after passenger jet crashes in Kazakhstan
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 27th December, 2019 — Fifteen people have died after a passenger jet from Kazakh airline Bek Air crashed during take-off, Kazakh news agency Kazinform said on Friday. The Fokker 100 aircraft carrying 95 passengers and five crew members…
Dubai is home to most vibrant creative sector in region, new survey reveals
DUBAI, 28th December, 2019 — A new survey on local perceptions of Dubai’s brand has revealed that the city is home to the most vibrant creative sector in the region. The survey, which looked at perceptions of Dubai’s creative sector…
UAE jumps 10 spots in competitiveness rankings in 4 years
ABU DHABI, 29th December, 2019 — The UAE has jumped ten spots on the list of most competitive countries in the world during four years, acquiring 5th place in 2019 compared to the 15th spot in 2016, according to the…
Construction sector leads business activities acquiring licences in 2019
ABU DHABI, 26th December, 2019 — The construction sector has taken the lead in the top ten list of business activities that acquired licences in the UAE in 2019, according to the latest statistics issued by the UAE Ministry of…
Dubai is home to most vibrant creative sector in region, new survey reveals
DUBAI, 28th December, 2019 — A new survey on local perceptions of Dubai’s brand has revealed that the city is home to the most vibrant creative sector in the region. The survey, which looked at perceptions of Dubai’s creative sector…
Abu Dhabi Government, Aldar Properties agree to strategic land exchange transaction
ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2019 — The Government of Abu Dhabi and Aldar Properties have agreed on an exchange of land assets in a transaction that will see the redistribution of land resources suitable for development in accordance with both…
