2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

December 27, 2017 no comments 1536
Arena is scheduled for completion by end of 2019; is part of the AED12 billion Yas Bay development Miral announced on Wednesday the appointment of BAM International as main contractor for the arena, plaza, and nearby retail and F&B spaces planned for the upcoming Yas Bay development....

December 27, 2017 no comments 1376
Dubai airline says it expects more than 250,000 passengers to arrive in city by New Year's Day Emirates said on Wednesday that more than 250,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from December 28 until just after New Year’s Day. The Dubai-based airline said travel is expected...

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Dubai Frame, a 150-m-high, 93-m-wide structure built to resemble a huge picture frame at Zabeel Park offering views of both the historic and modern parts of the city, will be open to the public next month. UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...

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Kuwait-based United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC), a top real estate firm, has signed a five-year KD 50.1 million ($165.4 million) loan facility agreement to finance its investment in Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall, a report said. The agreement was signed Gulf Bank Kuwait and Ahli...

December 27, 2017 no comments 1604
Emirates Motor Company, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Abu Dhabi and the flagship company of the Al Fahim Group, has introduced the new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman. Mercedes-Maybach’s proud history of building vehicles that offer exclusivity and a first-class travel...

December 27, 2017 no comments 1871
The Abu Dhabi Business Centre of the Department of Economic Development (DED) has launched the 'Electronic Trading' licence initiative, in cooperation with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), a report said. The initiative aims to reinforce Abu Dhabi government's trends toward...

December 27, 2017 no comments 1610
ADNOC said crude oil nominations were cut by 20% for Murban grade, 20% for Das and 10% for Upper Zakum DUBAI - State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) said on Tuesday it had reduced its crude oil allocations to customers for February as part of its commitment to an OPEC-led supply...

December 26, 2017 no comments 1341
New attractions to be launched in 2018 while capacity is raised to 17,000 people per day Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled new AED100 million ($27.2 million) attractions in the second phase of Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park. Shurooq announced...

December 26, 2017 no comments 1511
China and India remain the largest source markets for international visitors to the emirate A total of 4.3 million hotel guests stayed in Abu Dhabi in the first 11 months of 2017, according to new statistics from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. According to the...

December 26, 2017 no comments 853
City: Sharjah Industry: Electrical Career: Mid Career Job Type: Full Time Gender: Male Listed: December 26, 2017 9:53 am Expires: 359 days, 21 hours Description Secretary cum Receptionist required Education: Graduation (Attested Degree)...

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