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UAE achieves fifth position in transactional services -18/2/2008
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) eGovernment survey has ranked the UAE in the fifth position in terms of transactional service, just behind the developed countries in Denmark, US, Norway, and Sweden.
Ministry to fund Khalifa Housing Programme for Emiratis -11/2/2008
The Ministry of Finance and Industry will help by funding Dh 6billion towards construction of homes for emirates, from various banks operating in UAE, announced a top official.
Major boom in Gulf infrastructure projects -4/2/2008
The business intelligence provider of Middle East, MEED, has published its contractors Survey 2007, a special report, explaining the boom in major infrastructure projects in Gulf.
Abu Dhabi bachelors concerned about accommodation -4/2/2008
Severe shortage of accommodation in Abu Dhabi, have left Bachelors in the lurch.
British portal ranks Abu Dhabi as a the top-ten tourist destination in the world -18/1/2008
One of the largest online travel agents in UK, Expedia, has chosen Abu Dhabi, as one of the top ten destinations in the world that is worth visiting in 2008.
Travel to Singapore, now made easier for UAE tourists -16/1/2008
With the appointment of two new agents to process visas in Dubai, travelling to Singapore has become easier.
Dubai International Airport recorded as the fastest growing airport in 2007 -14/1/2008
Dubai International Airport has been the world’s fastest growing airport during 2007, in terms of passenger throughput, with 34 million travelers, reveals its operator.
Dubai to house a new Holiday Inn property -7/3/2008
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced their plans to unveil a new Holiday Inn property in Dubai during early part of this year.
Sharjah Hotels to be classified based on new classification law -13/1/2008
The hotel sector in Sharjah will see a new era of progress this year, with the implementation of a new hotel classification law, which has been implemented in Sharjan from this year, effective 1st January 2008.
Dubai Museum continues to draw major tourist attention -12/1/2008
Off-late, the Dubai Museum has drawn a lot of tourist attention, depicting the rapid transformation of the emirate in a very short span.
Dh 105mn beach project in Abu Dhabi to be ready by April -7/1/2008
One of the largest tourist beaches in Middle East is coming up in Abu Dhabi, which is expected to boost Abu Dhabis tourism sectors.
Abu Dhabi to invest $200bn on infrastructure development -7/1/2008
Abu Dhabi has entered into an ambitious development plan, to develop infrastructure of the capital under the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, which would serve as a comprehensive guideline for development of the city, for the next quarter of a century, said Falah Mohammad Al Ahbabi, the Director General, Urban Planning, Executive Affairs Authority in Abu Dhabi.
No rental increases permitted in 2008 -2/1/2008
According to Law No 27 of 2007, the landlords in Dubai will no longer be able to increase rents in tenancy agreements being made this year.
Dubai traders point-out high rents as the biggest limiting factor -10/12/2007
Surging property rentals are seriously affecting businesses in Dubai, revealed the traders who responded during a DCCI (Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry) survey.
Abu Dhabi Airport to commence special Haj service from 11th Dec 07 -10/12/2007
The Abu Dhabi International Airport has announced that would begin operating three flights to Madina, Saudi Arabia, as special Haj service from tomorrow, Tuesday, the 11th December 2007.
Hard Rock Group to open its first Middle East brand in Dubai -8/12/2007
The US-based Hard Rock group, which operates 125 rock music-themed restaurants in major cities, plans to manage eight hotels in the Gulf and Egypt by the year 2015, the group announced while revealing its aggressive expansion plans.
GCC Citizens fear probability of another rent hike -8/12/2007
Citizens of other GCC states, although, welcomed the formation of a common regional market, expressed fear over possible hike in property and rent rates in Gulf, due to increased demand.
Dubai-Houston flights introduced -7/12/2007
The Dubai Emirates Airline has announced non-stop flights between Dubai and Houston, connecting the two international energy hubs.
Hard Rock Group to open its first Middle East brand in Dubai -7/12/2007
The US-based Hard Rock group, which operates 125 rock music-themed restaurants in major cities, plans to manage eight hotels in the Gulf and Egypt by the year 2015, the group announced while revealing its aggressive expansion plans.
Dubai enters final phase of construction of Maritime City -4/12/2007
Dubai is just a step away from its ambition of growing to be a shipping services industry hub, with the work entering the final phase on Dubai Maritime City (DMC), an exclusive maritime activity zone.
Dubai and its Gulf States neighbors to develop $18bn worth hotels -4/12/2007
A Dubai Research Firm has revealed that Dubai and other Gulf states are likely to develop hotels worth $18billion, including the largest in the world.
The Shahama-Saadiyat Highway to be complete by 2009 -28/11/2007
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) recently held a conference to discuss and showcase the milestones achieved by the Shahama Saadiyat Highway, which links Abu Dhabi Island, Shahama through Saadiyat and Yas Island.
Radisson SAS Hotels all set to unveil a five-star property in RAK -28/11/2007
The Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, the first-class full service brand of The Rezidor Hotel Group is expected to unveil their second property in the northern emirates.
Richest golf tournament in the world to be held in Dubai -24/11/2007
The developer of leading residential golf community at Jumeirah Golf Estates, the European Tour and Leisurecorp, has announced a wide-range of partnerships that will create the Dubai World Championship, the richest golf tournament in the world, with a price fund of $10,000,000.
Private Sector employees demand pay-hike to keep pace with high inflation -24/11/2007
The private sector employees in Dubai and Abu Dhabi claim that an increase in salary is the need of the hour, taking into consideration the current inflation rate.
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