April 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 8, 2018 no comments 1137
Rove Hotels, a joint venture between leading UAE developers Emaar Properties and Meraas, has opened its fifth property for the new generation of travellers in Dubai.  Located centrally in Dubai Marina, the new Rove Hotels property, with 384 rooms, stands out for its techno-hub that...

April 7, 2018 no comments 1010
The UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, cut off travel and trade ties with Qatar last June U.S. President Donald Trump and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates agreed on Friday to push for unity among Gulf nations, the White House said,...

April 7, 2018 no comments 1051
UAE Central Bank says exports rise by 6.6% - account for nearly 20% of UAE's total exports last year UAE free zone exports amounted to AED225.5 billion ($61.2 billion) in 2017, a growth of 6.6 percent from the previous year, according to the UAE Central Bank. Its annual report said the...

April 7, 2018 no comments 1054
Airline launches complex which comprises 500 apartments in 11 buildings at Masdar City Etihad Airways has officially opened its Etihad Eco Residence, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-built, sustainable cabin crew accommodation project. The accommodation is the result of a partnership between...

April 7, 2018 no comments 984
Ajman Public Transport Corporation announces increase in transport costs Taxi tariffs in Ajman have been increased in light of the rising fuel prices, it has been announced. The Ajman Public Transport Corporation has adjusted the tariffs on taxi companies operating under its umbrella,...

April 7, 2018 no comments 935
Utility announces plans to support the development of the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced plans to support the development of the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve with six sustainable development projects. Launched by Sheikh...

April 7, 2018 no comments 1035
Austrian energy group OMV said it has reached an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the concession for the two offshore oilfields in the UAE.  As per the deal, the Austrian firm will buy the stake in Satah Al Razboot (with the...

April 7, 2018 no comments 923
Shoppers become more eager to make their purchases before gold prices rise up again UAE - Despite concerns that value added tax (VAT) will result in shoppers being overly cautious about buying gold jewellery, retailers say that the tax has not had much of an effect on customers' buying...

April 7, 2018 no comments 937
The Abu Dhabi Police early this week warned that there were fraud messages on social media applications, such as WhatsApp. UAE - Just days after the Abu Dhabi Police raised warning against fraudsters using popular social media apps to dupe potential victims, the Capital's judicial body...

April 6, 2018 no comments 1070
The northern emirate of Sharjah will be hosting the first platform on architecture and urbanism in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (Menasa) region, thus continuing its cultural engagement expansion in the UAE. Founded by Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Urban...

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