International tourism hub Dubai welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to May 2021, the tourism department here has said …
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Dubai received 3.7 million visitors despite Covid-19 in 11-month period
Dubai airport’s Terminal 1 reopened in June after a 15-month closure. Flights were operated through Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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RIT Dubai to host Open Week at new DSO campus
Dubai is opening the doors of its state-of-the-art campus to welcome prospective students to explore their study options for the forthcoming academic year. The Open Week will take place from 11th – …
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UAE’s deputy PM meets with Iran’s envoy in Abu Dhabi to discuss cooperation
The United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister met on Wednesday with Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires in the UAE to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral …
Dubai explosion: Blast rocks Jebel Ali port causing a large fire
An explosion inside a container on a ship docked at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port late Wednesday caused a large fire and was felt across the city, authorities said. There were no reported deaths or injuries …
UAE Ranked as 2nd Safest Country in The World for 2021
The UAE has been ranked the second safest country among the world’s 134 countries in 2021 in The Global Finance magazine index.The index considers three fundamental factors – war and peace, personal …
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Consumer Optimism in Dubai Reaches Highest Level in 10 Years
The second quarter of 2021 saw consumer optimism in Dubai rising to its highest level since 2011, according to the quarterly Consumer Confidence Index of Dubai’s Department of Economic Development …
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50 fantastic things to do with Dubai Summer Surprises 2021 this week
So, who’s ready for a new watch? Until Sat Sep 4. BurJuman, and City Centre Mirdif, Dubai Marina Mall and The Dubai Mall. This DSS, the spectacular ‘Underwater Wonders’ show is coming to Dubai …
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Large explosion rocks Dubai
A large explosion has rocked Dubai, sending a huge plume of flames into the sky and blasting windows and doors off homes. A massive explosion has rocked the city of Dubai, sparking a fire and blasting …
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Abu Dhabi Explores Green Hydrogen to Ammonia for Shipping and Export
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Abu Dhabi Ports are discussing the development of an industrial scale green hydrogen to ammonia export project in Abu Dhabi. According to the companies, a …
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Dubai received 3.7 million visitors despite Covid in a year since reopening
Hotel occupancy in Dubai peaked in December 2020 (69 per cent) and in January 2021 (66 per cent) with the city ranking second globally in terms of occupancy after Singapore and ahead of Paris and Lond …
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Dubai International Finance Centre gives its Intellectual Property regulations more power
Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has introduced new Intellectual Property (IP) Regulations with effect from July 5. This will “enhance and augment” the UAEs …
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Fiery explosion erupts on ship at major global port in Dubai
A fiery explosion erupted on a container ship anchored in Dubai at one of the world’s largest ports late Wednesday, authorities said, sending tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab …
Cargo ship fireball in Dubai port seen 30 miles away
An explosion on board a cargo ship moored at Dubai’s main port sent a fireball high in the air that rattled windows and could be seen for miles around last night.There was no immediate explanation for …
Dubai’s Intelak announces opportunities for GITEX Future Stars 2021
Intelak Hub, the region’s only start-up platform dedicated to the travel, tourism and aviation sectors, has opened applications for its new cohorts of programmes. The Intelak Hub brings together …
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Dramatic moment Dubai ‘oil tanker’ explosion sends flames shooting in sky in towering inferno
THIS is the dramatic moment an “oil tanker” explosion sent flames shooting into the sky in a towering inferno. The explosion at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai was heard several miles away …
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In an ultraviolet glow, auroras on Mars spotted by UAE orbiter
A spacecraft around Mars has captured the clearest views yet of alien auroras on the red planet. The United Arab Emirates’ Hope probe, which arrived at Mars in early February, spotted the scattered …