September 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

September 23, 2017 no comments 884
Swiss luxury watchmaker and aviation chronograph specialist, Breitling has introduced the Bentley GT "Dark Sapphire" Edition to the Middle East market. A vibrant tribute to the all-new Bentley Continental GT recently unveiled by the British manufacturer, the new model is issued in a 500-piece...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1550
More than 150 car manufacturers, including the UAE's Devel, will take part in this year's Dubai International Motor Show More than 150 car manufacturers will take part in this year's Dubai International Motor Show as analysts forecast that new car sales in the UAE will reach 267,000 by...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1419
DUBAI - Heading out to pick up a Bulgari? Or do you want to see what Cavalli may have to offer? These days in Dubai, don’t assume these names relate to just the finest pieces of branded jewellery and accessories to add sparkle to one’s personal self. Or in Cavalli’s case, even as the...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1783
Dubai - Construction activity in Dubai is expected to pick up substantially over the next few years with more than Dh350 billion worth of contracts to be awarded prior to Expo 2020. According to figures released by BNC Network, and exclusively shared with Khaleej Times, around $97 billion...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1592
New global ranking published to show the best places to live to avoid stress Abu Dhabi has been named as the top city in the Gulf region to avoid stress, according to a new global list. The rankings, devised by technology firm Zipjet, analysed a total of 150 cities, and highlighted the...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1269
Revenue per available room was down double digits in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to STR UAE hotels saw rate declines in August as demand failed to match new supply entering the market, according to research firm STR. The company said occupancy rates across the Middle East were...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1523
The funds will be used to help rebuilding work underway in some of the hardest hit parts of the state The UAE has pledged $10m to help recovery efforts in the US state of Florida following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma earlier this month. The funds will be used to help...

September 22, 2017 no comments 1707
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) civil aviation regulator is investigating why an Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo flew dangerously low when approaching Moscow's Domodedovo Airport last week. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said its air accident investigation unit is treating the...

September 21, 2017 no comments 1596
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, is installing solar panels on roofs of villas for UAE nationals in Hatta, free of charge. This initiative is part of DEWA's effort to contribute to the enhancement of environmental sustainability and make Dubai one of the most sustainable cities...

September 21, 2017 no comments 1596
New research shows 543 active hospitality project; four new development completed in August The total value of active hospitality projects in the UAE reached AED262.7 billion ($71.6 billion) at the beginning of September, according to analysts BNC Network. The 543 hospitality sector...

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