Dubai / WAM HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group met with Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE, where Switzerland confirmed officially its intent to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai. Sheikh Ahmed said, “Expo 2020 Dubai will be an …

  ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held talks on Tuesday at Al Shatea Palace with visiting Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter, centred on efforts being exerted by the international community to counter terrorism, violence and terrorist groups as well …

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 9.5% increase in passenger traffic during the first quarter (Q1) of 2016 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), compared to Q1 in 2015. Between January and March this year, 6,044,025 passengers travelled through AUH, compared with 5,521,110 during the same period last year. Aircraft movements rose to 42,204, representing …