DUBAI / WAM Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second international hub, grew an impressive 29.5 percent during the first quarter of 2017 with 333,780 passengers passing through the facility compared to 257,813 in the same period in 2016 according to Dubai Airports, which also released its 2017 forecast for DWC passenger numbers. Commenting on the announcement, …

  DUBAI / WAM The country’s first solar-powered gas station has been opened by the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), in yet a new sign reflecting the country’s increased focus on maintaining the highest standards of sustainability and clean energy. The service station lies on the city’s main Sheikh Zayed Road thoroughfare and is covered with solar panels that can generate …

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, on Wednesday launched the ‘DIFC Media Majlis’, a dedicated workspace for accredited members of the press. Complemented by a resource-rich online newsroom, DIFC’s latest initiative will allow journalists to work from a convenient, central location …