DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay. The modern hotel features 238 spacious guest rooms and suítes, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and …
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Sharjah clean-up drive starts showing results
In an interview with Gulf News, Mohammad Ali Al Kaabi, head of the City Cleanliness Section at Sharjah Municipality, said the results of the awareness campaigns prove the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Al Kaabi said his …
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UAE minister denies any hacking of Qatari websites
Doha denies the accusations. However, Gargash said the UAE would not escalate its boycott by asking companies to choose between doing business with it or with Qatar.
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Dubai-based Emirates and flydubai to more closely integrate
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirates, the Middle East’s largest airline, and budget carrier flydubai have announced plans to more closely integrate their operations. The two airlines operate independently, but are owned by the same entity, the …
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Dubai Airports CEO wants high-speed link to DWC
… Business he is “seriously considering” options for a baggage drop off facility and high speed access from near Business Bay in Dubai to DWC Dubai’s primary airport, Dubai International will begin shifting operations to what is currently the city’s …
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Abu Dhabi ranked second best city globally to live, visit and do business
Abu Dhabi has been ranked the second best city in the world to live, visit and do business in the latest Ipsos Top Cities Index. The UAE capital moved up two places in comparison to the last index in 2013 and overtook London (third) and Paris (fourth …
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Emirates seeks self-driving fleet, AI training through Dubai Future Accelerators
Dubai’s Emirates is seeking a self-driving fleet and an AI system for cabin crew training as part of its participation in the third edition of the Dubai Future Accelerators programme. The programme, which seeks to address modern day challenges by linking …
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Dubai’s RTA inspects 50 new trains for Metro
The Dubai Metro is set to welcome 50 new trains manufactured by French company Alstom. Of these trains, 15 will serve Expo 2020, while the remaining trains will enhance Dubai Metro services. Director-general and chairman of the board of the Roads and …
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Aldar Developments On Track For Handovers In 2017
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, is on track to hand over Ansam during the fourth quarter, while also making strong progress across a number of other developments in key …
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UAE braces for surge in business travel
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Hotels across the #UAE reported a drop in business travellers in 2016, in line with global trends, however 2017 is proving to be a far better year for the segment, experts have said. David Scowsill, president and CEO of the World …
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Is Abu Dhabi’s Oil Major Eyeing An Aramco Style IPO?
Abu Dhabi’s national oil company … It would have been much more sensible to put this news in the market just after the first results would have come in from the Aramco IPO. A success in Saudi Arabia will result in an investment fever, pushing other …
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Abu Dhabi Tops List Of Global Cities That Indians Prefer To Stay: Survey
Mumbai: Abu Dhabi tops the list of destinations Indians would prefer to stay followed by Mumbai, Singapore, Delhi and London, a recent survey said. According to a study conducted by Ipsos, given an opportunity Indians would love to live in Abu Dhabi …
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Now, pass through Sharjah immigration in 20 seconds
Sharjah: Now, flying out of Sharjah International Airport has … now they pass through the smart system in less than 20 seconds,” Al Midfa told Gulf News, during the launch. As many as 16 Smart Gates have been installed at the airport’s passport …
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Sharjah’s enlightening journey to World Book Capital title
Sharjah: Sharjah has recently been designated the World Book Capital for 2019 by Unesco, the UN’s cultural body. The crown comes less than two decades after a previous Unesco designation. In 1998, Sharjah was named the Cultural Capital of the Arab World …
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Sharjah – A City That Made Reading a Lifestyle
The story of Sharjah’s momentous cultural experience began more than four decades ago, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who realised the great value of …
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Sharjah Police deny social media report about missing girl
“The Sharjah Police informs all the fellow citizens and residents not to circulate rumours, misinformation, photos and news that come to them through social networking sites and other means of smart communication. “It also asked residents not to distribute …
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Now, pass through Sharjah immigration in 20 seconds
Sharjah: Now, flying out of Sharjah International Airport has … now they pass through the smart system in less than 20 seconds,” Al Midfa told Gulf News, during the launch. As many as 16 Smart Gates have been installed at the airport’s passport …
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