Economic sanctions imposed on Qatar by three fellow Gulf states do not violate World Trade Organisation agreements, a United Arab Emirates official said, after Doha launched a wide-ranging legal complaint at the Geneva-based body this week. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain cut ties with...

A better-than-expected set of results from UAE banks helped to push up markets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai during July, in what was a mixed month for local stock exchanges during the traditional summer lull. The Dubai index jumped 7.1 percent during the month, while neighbouring Abu Dhabi’s...

The 737 MAX is claimed to offer lower cost per seat and extended range Low cost carrier Flydubai has received its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Boeing, the US plane maker has announced. The single-aisle jet is part of an order for 76 planes made at the 2013 Dubai Airshow and adds to...

The emirate attracts 15.3 million international visitors with a resident population of 2.7 million, marking a 459 per cent increase each year. Dubai has ranked one of the top three cities of the world that receive the most tourists in comparison to its population size. The emirate...

Emirates’ newly revamped A380 Onboard Lounge has made its operational debut on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, marking the 9th anniversary of the airline’s award-winning A380 service. The Onboard Lounge was first introduced on 1 August, 2008 and has since become a mainstay of Emirates’ double...

The contract covers the design and construction of the main works for 1,296 villas Dubai contractor Arabtec Holding announced on Tuesday that its wholly owned subsidiary had been awarded a Dhs628m contract from Damac Properties. Arabtec Construction won the contract for the...

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group recently welcomed a VIP delegation from Ghana to his offices. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed, accompanied by Adnan Kazim, DSVP Strategic Planning, RO and Aeropolitical Affairs, Emirates and...

Abu Dhabi’s retail and entertainment sectors are set for further growth following the announcement of the first City Centre mall in the UAE capital. City Centre Al Jazira is a joint venture between Majid Al Futtaim, the Middle East, Africa and Asia’s leading shopping mall, communities, retail...