transit visa to visitors of all nationalities travelling through the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Gulf News reported. The announcement was made by the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pioneer Award: winners interviews
“It is a great honour to be awarded by the leaders of the UAE. Today’s recognition is just the beginning for more achievements to come. We are inspired by the leaders of our country who have opened the doors for us —especially among the youth ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai church to celebrate 50 years of congregation
Dubai: As the nation turns 46 ... vicar Fr Ninan Philip Panackamattom told Gulf News. “It is a big coincidence that the first congregation of the Orthodox faithful here officially began exactly two years before the federal unification of the emirates.” ( read original story ...)
The AUD School of Business Administration Obtains AACSB International Accreditation
One of the region’s most distinguished business schools, the School of Business Administration at the American University in Dubai (AUD), has announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai International Airport posts 6.9% increase in passenger traffic
Dubai: Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport reached 6.86 million in October, a 6.9 per cent increase from the same month last year. This brings the total passenger numbers in the first 10 months of 2017 to 73.43 million, a 5.9 per cent rise ... ( read original story ...)
First ‘robot receptionist’ in MENA Starts Work at Smart Dubai Office
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO), has partnered with regional technology business solutions (TBS) provider Nearbuy to host a trial of the first ‘robot receptionist’ in the Middle East. Farah, which stands 1.50 metres tall, started work today at the Smart ... ( read original story ...)
Robot receptionist starts work at Smart Dubai Office
The Smart Dubai Office has a new employee unlike any other. Standing at 1.5 metres tall, Farah is the first robot receptionist in the Middle East – the result of a partnership between SDO and technology business solutions provider Nearbuy, according to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Dubai Duty Free’ EVC and CEO Colm McLoughlin receives honorary doctorate from Middlesex University Dubai
Also with him was Ramesh Cidambi, COO of Dubai Duty Free and wife Alpana and Sinead El Sibai ... including Law, film and media, business, IT, engineering, education, and psychology. ( read original story ...)
New restaurants in Dubai: 10 top options to try
They’ve got a neat two-course business lunch menu for Dhs130, a four hour Friday brunch package, oh, and they just won What’s On Dubai’s Favourite Newcomer award. Book a table on the terrace, it’s beautiful. Read our full review here. Dubai Opera ... ( read original story ...)
National Day holidays: Metro, Tram; free Dubai parking
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces changes to the business hours of its services in Dubai during the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day holiday. Service outlets include customers’ happiness centres ... ( read original story ...)