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Dubai Arch Bridge to set record as longest arch bridge in the world
24/2/2008 - Drawing inspiration from the rhythmic grace of the Dubai Creek, the Dubai Arch Bridge is all set to be the longest arch bridge in the world after completion.
Tatweer announces DreamWorks Animation Theme Park in Dubailand
24/2/2008 - The Dubai-based real estate company, Tatweer, together with Dream Works Animation SKG, an US production company, has announced plans to develop tourism and leisure projects in Dubai, which would include a branded theme park.
Successful Identitiy Card program gains worldwide attention
20/2/2008 - The remarkable success of population registry and the identity card programme by the UAE has led to the country gaining reputation as one of the safest nations in the world.
Middle East will be the only region to record growth in travel, tourism
20/2/2008 - Middle East will be the only region which will be all set to grow by 5% in its travel and tourism sectors this year, announced the Head of World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) this Sunday.
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.
Dubai Property market is a bubble waiting to burst - Survey
23/2/2012 - Most respondents of a survey conducted by ArabianBusiness revealed that the booming real estate market in Dubai is just -a bubble waiting to burst.
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.
Emaar to introduce indoor theme parks in Mena, South Asia regions
23/2/2012 - The Emaar Malls Group, the mall subsidiary of Emaar Properties, announced its plans to launch various Sega-branded indoor theme parks in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and South Asia.
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
22/2/2012 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced their plans to unveil a new Holiday Inn property in Dubai during early part of this year.
Dh 16bn worth realty investments in Abu Dhabi market
23/2/2012 - The total investment into the booming realty market of Abu Dhabi has hit a record level of Dh16billion during 2007.
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.
Burj Dubai reaches a record-high of 158 levels
28/2/2012 - The iconic tower, Burj Dubai, which is developed by Emaar Properties, the global property developer, has touched 158 levels, and now stands high at 598 and half meters, reports Emaar.
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.

 



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