February 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

February 28, 2018 no comments 1083
More details are revealed about Batman-inspired zone at theme park which is due to open this summer Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to open this summer, has unveiled details about one of its most anticipated lands, Gotham City. Batman fans will have the chance to walk...

February 28, 2018 no comments 983
The projects would be developed adjacent to the company’s upcoming Cityland Mall in Dubailand United Arab Emirates-headquartered mall developer Cityland Group is planning to develop hotels near its upcoming 1.2 billion UAE dirhams ($326.8 million) Cityland Mall in Dubai, a top company...

February 27, 2018 no comments 1786
The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute commemorating the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was inaugurated in an official ceremony in Abu Dhabi. The Founder’s Memorial inauguration, through the unveiling of 'The Constellation', the monumental artwork that forms its...

February 27, 2018 no comments 1361
Huawei, the global technology leader, has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car. The ‘RoadReader’ project pushes the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and performance of...

February 27, 2018 no comments 1507
Incubator will work to revitalise the Islamic ethical economy utilising a deep venture building platform Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) announced the launch of Goodforce Labs, an incubator focused on transforming ethical start-ups in the fields of Islamic economy and Halal...

February 27, 2018 no comments 1119
e-Dirham is a safe method to pay for government services and VAT The Federal Tax Authority on Monday called on all businesses registered for the value-added tax (VAT) to submit their tax returns and pay their due taxes no later than February 28 in order to avoid administrative penalties....

February 26, 2018 no comments 1160
Emaar Development has announced the launch of Saffron, the first townhouse community in Emaar South, the 7-sq-km lifestyle destination with tree-lined boulevards, walking and bicycle trails and a well-linked public transport network. A joint venture with Dubai South, Emaar South offers a mix of...

February 26, 2018 no comments 1446
Lootah Real Estate Development, one of the region’s prominent modern real estate developers, has appointed global architecture firm Gensler as master plan designer for its 1.15-million-sq-ft project in Dubai South's Residential District. As per the agreement, Gensler will be responsible for...

February 26, 2018 no comments 1148
Southern runway will be closed for 45 days to carry out work to boost safety, capacity levels Dubai Airports on Monday confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway for a 45-day period in 2019 to conduct a comprehensive upgrade designed to boost safety, service and...

February 26, 2018 no comments 1226
Depa Limited announces the cancellation of its listing on London Stock Exchange Depa Limited, the Dubai-based interior design company that fitted out the Burj Khalifa, on Monday announced its listing on the London Stock Exchange has been cancelled. "Depa Limited delisted its GDRs...

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