Dubai Airport, the world’s largest by international passenger numbers, expects to recover up to 90 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity by autumn and will reopen a terminal as demand picks up. “We’re …
Dubai Diaries: A horrible history of Father’s Day gifts
What do you get the man who usually wants for nothing, never expresses any interest in trinkets, nor enjoys much fuss? I’m of course generalising, but in my experience fathers tend not to even …
Dubai Airport Targets 28 Million Passengers This Year
Dubai’s state airport operator is hoping for a “flood” of travelers as the coronavirus pandemic eases, targeting passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport to grow 8% to 28 million this …
Middlesex University Dubai to launch second learning space in DIAC
Middlesex University Dubai is making its mark on DIAC this September, welcoming students from across the UAE and around the world to experience a …
Ski Dubai to host world’s first indoor Jump and Freeze competition
Ski Dubai will host the world’s first indoor edition of Red Bull Jump & Freeze in partnership with Dubai Sports Council on Friday, 9 July. The unique competition will see 20 teams in custom-made …
Famco rolls out new range of heavy-duty Volvo Trucks in UAE
Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (Famco) has launched its new cutting-edge Volvo Trucks range in the UAE market, thus reinforcing its leading position in the emirates. A top heavy …
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Dubai’s real estate market record transactions worth Dh11.1b- highest in four years
Dubai: Dubai’s real estate market has achieved a new record, the highest over the past four years in terms of the value of real estate sales transactions. The 15th edition of Mo’asher, Dubai’s …
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UAE extends restrictions on travel from Pakistan
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from Pakistan until July, its Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management said.I …
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Beehive receives Dh30 million in grant from EDB to finance UAE SMEs
Beehive is the UAE’s first P2P lending platform and will facilitate business loans to creditworthy SMEs looking to expand operations or improve working capital in the country. The deal is part of the …
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Dubai restaurant launches a Friends-themed quiz night
The quiz night is to celebrate everyone’s favourite TV friends reuniting This month, North American restaurant, Weslodge, is celebrating the reunion of one of the worlds most adored TV shows with …
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UAE companies call for greater financing support: study
Companies in the UAE are calling for continued financial support and greater flexibility on loan repayments in light of the impact of Covid-19 on their revenues and cash flow, a report said. Nearly 88 …
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UAE: 39-foot, 15-tonne dead whale found in Dubai
A male dead Bryde’s whale, over 39 feet long and weighing 15 tonnes, has been found in Dubai waters. Thanks to the cooperation between the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA), …
UAE is a top regional destination for Saudi travelers – Morocco and Ukraine are trending as well, survey finds
The survey also revealed that Saudi nationals are opting for shorter trips abroad and spending more per booking to achieve higher levels of comfort, convenience, and better social …
UAE’s Abu Dhabi Police warns against fraudulent calls requesting bank data
The United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi Police warned against fraudulent calls requesting banking details, the official WAM reported Saturday.WAM added that …
Dubai airport targets 28 million passengers this year: CEO
Dubai: Dubai’s airport operator is hoping for a “flood” of travelers as the coronavirus pandemic eases, targeting passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport to grow 8 per cent to 28 million …
Dubai: Man on trial for trying to smuggle 1.5kg of drugs
An African national, 39, is standing trial at the Dubai Criminal Court on charges of possessing a kilogram (kg) and half of cocaine, a contraband narcotic substance.The Dubai Police’s records showed …
Nakheel awards $50.2m Ibn Batutta hotel contract
Parkway International Contracting, a Dubai-based firm, has been awarded a $50.2m (AED184.5m) contract to construct Nakheel’s second hotel at Ibn Batutta Mall. The 375-key hotel has a total project …
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