Posts Tagged ‘ Thursday ’

Dubai raises $1.25 billion in Islamic bond sale

April 27, 2012
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DUBAI: Dubai announced on Thursday that it has raised $1.25 billion from the sale of two tranches of Islamic bonds and that the proceeds will be used for debt refinancing and general budgetary purposes. (read more…) – FINANCE

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UAE discusses cooperation with UNHCR

April 26, 2012
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Officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday met top envoys of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). (read more here…)

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Five mega vessels arrive at Dubai Cruise Terminal

April 20, 2012
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DUBAI – More than 7,200 tourists arrived aboard five mega ocean liners that were greeted on Thursday in the finest of Emirati traditions at the DP World operated Dubai Cruise Terminal, or DCT, in Port Rashid. (get the story…)

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Business : Five mega vessels arrive at Dubai Cruise Terminal

April 14, 2012
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DUBAI – More than 7,200 tourists arrived aboard five mega ocean liners that were greeted on Thursday in the finest of Emirati traditions at the DP World operated Dubai Cruise Terminal, or DCT, in Port Rashid. (get the story…)

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UAE recalls Iran ambassador

April 13, 2012
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The UAE recalled its ambassador to Iran on Thursday in protest of a visit by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to a disputed island. (read on here…)

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UAE recalls envoy to Iran in islands row

April 12, 2012
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The United Arab Emirates recalled its envoy to Tehran on Thursday, state news agency WAM reported, after having protested over a visit by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to a disputed island. (read more here…)

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Asia Fuel Oil-Market improves as players buy in

March 22, 2012
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SINGAPORE, March 22 (Reuters) – Asia's fuel oil marketimproved on Thursday, on anticipation of some reprieve from thecurrent supply glut and as high-fixed price levels eased for athird straight session. … (read the story…)

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Dubai marks world kidney day

March 8, 2012
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The Dubai Health Authority conducted free health screenings Thursday to mark the 7th World Kidney Day. (read more here…)

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Federer beats Youzhny to reach semifinals in Dubai

March 2, 2012
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Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday, beating Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-4 to improve to 12-0 against the Russian. (read more here…)

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Etihad starts codeshare flights with Chinese carrier

March 1, 2012
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UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways has commenced codeshare flights with Hainan Airlines of China, it was announced Thursday. (read more here…)

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