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Dubai to host two major global events under Dubai 2020 initiative -29/6/2009
A new initiative, Dubai 2020, has been launched, by H H Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aimed to engage Emirati society in shaping their nations future so as to host the World Expo and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020.
UAE kick-starts Government Services Development Project -26/6/2009
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H H Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, launched the Government Services Development Project yesterday.
Flydubai will fly to new Indian destinations next month -24/6/2009
First low-budget airline of Dubai, Flydubai, has come-up with a trio of routes to the Indian sub-continent.
Dubai Police Chief favours abolishment of sponsorship system -24/6/2009
The Dubai Police Chief, Lt Gen Dahi Khalfan Tamim, has called for abolishment of the sponsorship system, as it is a burden on UAE nationals, who owns the responsibility of every aspect concerning the lives of labourers.
Dubai Metro announced ticket prices -22/6/2009
The Dubai Metro has been labeled as the cheapest public transport networks in the world, as the Dubai RTA (Roads and Transport Authority), announced the metro ticket prices yesterday.
FlyDubai announces Syria as its fifth destination -19/6/2009
First low-cost airline of Dubai, Flydubai, is continuing rapid expansion of network with the announcement of flights to Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria from 13th July 2009.
New taxi service to link Sharjah and Dubai for Dh 4 -17/6/2009
Under a new scheme introduced by Sharjah Taxi, even low-income groups can travel to Dubai from Sharjah by taxi.
Indian expats relieved as Empost reduces courier charges -17/6/2009
Much to the relief of Indian expatriates in the UAE, the Empost has reduced courier delivery charges from Dh50 to Dh30.
Dubai Culture to build Fashion and Design district -13/6/2009
The Dubai Culture this week revealed that it aims to build a Fashion and Design district and change regulation to persuade foreign artists to take up residence in new arts neighbourhood.
Shahama-Saadiyat highway project to be ready by September -13/6/2009
The 10-lane, Shahama-Saadiyat highway project, will be ready by early September this year, it has been revealed.
Dubai RTA announces new Salik online service -13/6/2009
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced a new online service that has made managing Salik violations a lot easier.
GCC likely to introduce Common Visa System -10/6/2009
GCC Immigration chiefs are likely to soon introduce a single visa application system, which would be applicable to visitors for all six member countries, so that people can tour the whole region, without having to seek visas for each country.
Rental index for Dubai educational institutions likely -10/6/2009
A rental index for schools and other education centers in Dubai will be developed shortly, and this is hoped to keep the spiraling school tuition fees under check.
Gulf States sign monetary pact -8/6/2009
Four Gulf Arab states have entered into a deal yesterday, by creating a monetary union with Saudi Arabia as its center, and UAE was the second country to abandon this project last month.
Public granted option to voice views on proposed laws -8/6/2009
According to a new directive by H H Sheikh Khalifa, President of the UAE, and H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the public will be given an opportunity to view, comment and help improve proposed laws, before they reach the Federal National Council.
Dubai Government slash business, licensing fee by 20-30 percent -1/6/2009
The Dubai Government has announced 20 to 30 percent reduction in business and licensing fee and also plans to freeze government fee on essential services to help the emirates private sector in overcoming the current economic slump.
Flydubai tickets to be issued by all post offices in UAE -27/5/2009
First low-budget airline of Dubai, Flydubai, has signed deal with Emirates Post Office network, to issue tickets to customers through post offices across the UAE.
UAE withdrawn from GCC monetary union -22/5/2009
The decision by the UAE to pull out of the GCC monetory union serves as a serious blow to the bid for unified regional currency.
MGM Mirage to operate Dubai hotel -22/5/2009
MGM Mirage, the International hospitality, is all set to operate three of its world-famous hotels – the MGM Grand, the Bellagio and the Skylofts in Dubai, a part of the Dh15bn Dubai Pearl project.
UK visa application Center relocated -22/5/2009
The UK Visa Application Center in Dubai has been re-located to its new center, and has opened doors to public.
First students-only accommodation on progress -18/5/2009
Rixima FZ LLC has begun work on the Dh700mn student accommodation project at the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the worlds only free zone mean for international higher education.
UAE likely to grant 100 percent business ownerships -18/5/2009
Foreigners in the UAE can shortly expect 100 percent ownership of businesses located outside the economic free zones of the nation.
UAE will not abolish the sponsorship system -13/5/2009
The UAE has no intention to follow the footsteps of Bahrain and scrap the sponsorship system for expatriate workers, announced the Ministry of Labour here, yesterday.
Abu Dhabi Metro to get operational by 2015 -13/5/2009
The first phase of the Abu Dhabi Metro project will be operational by 2015, a senior official has confirmed.
Public express resentment over the newly introduced e-bus cards -11/5/2009
The Public Transport Agency (PTA) at the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) had introduced the new e-bus cards on 25th March 2009 on a few routes this year.
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