April 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 25, 2017 no comments 835
Senior official says all assets will remain after the event including the buildings and transport infrastructure Eighty percent of Dubai's Expo 2020 site will be re-developed in a bid to ensure the mega event has a strong legacy in the emirate, it has been announced. All Expo assets...

April 25, 2017 no comments 925
Hiring index in UAE posts 47% decline in Q1 compared to the same period last year Dubai: Hiring in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East region remained scarce during the first three months of the year, with the latest job index registering a double-digit decline in vacancies compared to...

April 25, 2017 no comments 940
Emaar Hospitality Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai-based global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, is not considering listing its hotels business, the company’s new CEO said on Monday. The developer raised $1.6 billion after it sold a 15.4 percent stake in its retail unit...

April 24, 2017 no comments 822
Best Airline Worldwide, Best First Class, Best Frequent Flyer Programme, and Best First Class Lounge. Emirates’ focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations both in the air and on the ground were recognised yesterday with four accolades at the ‎Business Traveller Middle East 2017...

April 24, 2017 no comments 1025
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise says combined company will be worth $14bn after deal to buy AWAS Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the AWAS group of companies, a global leader in aircraft leasing. The deal...

April 24, 2017 no comments 753
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, has unveiled six new hotel projects as part of its regional and international expansion plans, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017 in Dubai, UAE. The new hotels and serviced residences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...

April 24, 2017 no comments 829
Dubai: If you’re strapped for cash to pay for household bills, education fees or housing mortgage back home, now may be a good time to secure a loan in the UAE - but you must hurry. A few lenders have temporarily lowered interest rates on personal loans in an effort to stimulate borrowing....

April 24, 2017 no comments 728
Dubai’s tourism sector sustained momentum in its strong start to 2017 with the emirate’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, known as Dubai Tourism, reporting a stellar 11 percent increase in overnight visitation in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in...

April 24, 2017 no comments 1026
Some things just aren't meant for the cabin Most of us who love to travel, love to bring a lot of things. A single look at Dubai's airports alone show many expats carrying their luggage filled to brim with goodies to send home. \While it is a sweet sight to see, the airport usually...

April 24, 2017 no comments 707
Dubai has cleanliness rules in place and being ignorant won't save you from the fines. Keeping a city sparkling is no easy task, and the residents - along with the authorities - have to ome together in this endeavour. Residents of Dubai are well aware that the city is a stickler for...

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