dnata Acquires Leading Online Travel Agency
dnata, the world’s fourth largest air services provider today announced it has acquired a majority stake in Travel Republic, the largest privately owned online travel agency in the UK.
US announces US $3.5b arms sale to UAE
The United States announced a $3.5 billion sale of an advanced antimissile interception system to the United Arab Emirates.
New Dubai Mall Metro Links
Ten travellator units of 70 to 120 metres each will link Burj Khalifa/The Dubai Mall Metro station with The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
Manazel gears up for Capital Mall opening in 2012
Following a long line of successful endeavors, Manazel concludes its exemplary accomplishments by announcing the opening of its first shopping centre near Abu Dhabi...
2012 Dubai Government budget approved
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the Government Sector Budget in...
Economic Zones World signs up ZAJEL for courier and mailroom solutions
Strategic partnership designed to meet sharp increase in customer transactions with Jafza
In line with its commitment to bring enhanced services to its customers, Economic...
Emaar Hospitality Group appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Emaar Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Mr Jurgen Baumhoff as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leading the management team across all aspects of operations.
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Finance and Statistics Centre- Abu...
the Department of Finance (DoF) recently entered into a cooperation agreement with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two parties and will help facilitate better exchange of statistical data and business intelligence
New AED 1 billion five-year plan to pave internal roads in...
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a five-year plan (2012...
2886 gingerbread tiles made the incredible Christmas shop at Atlantis
Lined with 2886 pieces of gingerbread, the Atlantis pastry team have re-created a traditional Christmas, within an amazing Gingerbread house.
Alchemy Films made quite a splash in 2011
Alchemy Films has been in the region for more than 10 years and have made quite a splash this year with their productions including the much talked about Burj Al Arab advert and Hamama, a documentary which has secured four awards
New Year Celebrations in Downtown Dubai
At the stroke of midnight on the New Year's Eve on the 31st of December, Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa will welcome 2012 with...
Celebrate this Festive Season with a little help from the Dubai...
From family-friendly events including fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, a world of shopping at Global Village, festive frolics at the Dubai Dolphinarium, and a taste of theatre with the classic tale of Peter Pan, to more grown-up events including concerts and New Year’s Eve parties, there are a whole host of reasons to celebrate this Festive Season in Dubai.
Kabab Festival launched to celebrate Festive Season
Tender, juicy, flavourful and mouth-watering kababs delight patrons this holiday season as Copper Chimney, located at Town Centre, Emirates Hills, launches the Kabab Festival.
Gulf’s education professionals gather to discuss mobile learning
GESS Al Nadi, a private networking club for the Gulf’s leading educationalists, hosted its first ever seminar, Mobile Learning- Knowledge in the Hand, for over 100 education professionals
‘Battle of the Chefs 2012’ gets bigger with 16 competition rounds
The next year’s Battle of the Chefs competition will commence on January 18 and will mark the start of 16 rounds of the competition open for chefs from all hotels in Dubai.
Bird Flu threats reported in Asia
In world news, the bird flue popularity is skyrocketing in recent days. Cases of the deadly desease have been reported in East Asia, namely in Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and Hog Kong.
Advertising companies invited for Concourse 3 at Dubai International
Dubai Airports is inviting advertising companies to submit expressions of interest to be awarded the official concessionaire for the upcoming Concourse 3 at Dubai International.