Local News

Emirates completes reconfiguration of all 10 Boeing 777-200LR

Dubai / WAM Emirates Airline announced that it completed the reconfiguration of its last Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Emirates invested $150 million in converting the ten Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet from three to two class cabins featuring wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format and a fully refreshed economy class cabin. The reconfiguration of the ten aircrafts was ...

Read More »

Adnec hosts major events in April

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) is hosting several major local and international events throughout the month of April, including three key events this week. Set to welcome tens of thousands of visitors from the UAE and abroad under one roof, notable among these events are the EmiratesSkills National Competition, Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2019, Morocco ...

Read More »

Dubai launches sponsorship scheme for leisure events

Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) announced the launch of a new sponsorship scheme to drive continued innovation and sustainability across Dubai’s events industry. Reaffirming Dubai’s position as a global events hub, the scheme is designed to further empower leisure event organisers with additional incentivisation opportunities in the form of event sponsorship. The ...

Read More »

Fujairah plans to build AED100 mn stadium

FUJAIRAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, signed, in his office in the Emiri Court, a contract to construct the Dibba Sports Club Stadium with the Fuj Singh International Company, as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, ...

Read More »

UAE, Italy consolidating economic partnership

Dubai / WAM The UAE- Italy non-oil trade exchange amounted to $7.8 billion in 2017 and exceeded $5.7 bn during the first nine months of 2018, according to Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy. The minister said this while delivering the inaugural remarks of the Italy-UAE Business Forum which opened on Monday in Dubai in the presence of ...

Read More »

‘Tolerance forms integral pillar of work relationship’

Cairo / WAM Workplace relationship in the UAE is based on tolerance, dialogue, accepting the other, respect for diversity, combating discrimination and guarantee of rights, affirmed Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, at the 46th Arab Conference in Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Monday. “In the Year of Tolerance 2019, the UAE is embedding the ...

Read More »

Dubai theme parks to generate $5bn annual revenue by 2020

DUBAI / Emirates Business Eminent speakers across the Middle East’s entertainment and retail industry will converge at the 5th edition of Theme Parks & Entertainment Development Forum to highlight the UAE’s tremendous growth in the sectors and discuss the way forward. The two-day event will kick off on April 16 at The Meydan Hotel, Dubai, and will focus on the ...

Read More »

Etihad selects IBS software to transform operational efficiency

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and IBS Software (IBS), a leading provider of new generation IT travel solutions, have signed a contract to enhance the airline’s operations. This will be done by implementing IBS’ iFlight NEO Ops and iFlight NEO HUB systems as the core technological solutions that will help increase on-time ...

Read More »

DXB, DWC ‘good to go’ for runway closure

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Airports on Monday confirmed operations teams at both airports are ‘good to go’ for the commencement of the 45-day long refurbishment of the southern runway at Dubai International (DXB). The runway is nearing the end of its design life and requires a complete upgrade to accommodate future traffic growth. “Planning and preparations have been underway for ...

Read More »

ADIBF exhibitor spaces sold out, 100 publishers on waiting list

ABU DHABI / wam All Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), exhibition areas have sold out, with more than 100 publishers on the waiting list, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi revealed on Sunday. At a press conference held at Manarat Al Saadiyat, DCT Abu Dhabi also announced that this year’s edition will see the introduction of ...

Read More »
Send this to a friend