April 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 25, 2018 no comments 1849
Number of Russian visitors to Dubai more than doubles over the same time period in 2017 Approximately 4.7 million international visitors in the first quarter of 2018, a 2 percent increase over the same time period last year, according to new figures from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and...

April 25, 2018 no comments 1722
The line designed after traditional dress boasts crease-resistant and breathable fabric Etihad Airways has collaborated with Emirati brand A Friend of Mine by Xpoze to launch an exclusive luxury loungewear line to be offered to the airline’s First Class guests, as well as those staying in...

April 25, 2018 no comments 1192
Al Alamein Hotel is the fourth hotel project by Emaar Hospitality in Egypt The historic Alamein resort, built in 1960 by the Sidi Abdelrahman Bay of the Mediterranean Sea, is to be renovated and reopened by Emaar Hospitality Group. The hotel, which has hosted leaders including Gamal...

April 25, 2018 no comments 1291
The emirate hosted more than 4.9mln hotel guests last year Speaking on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market 2018, Mubarak Rashed Al Nuaimi, director of promotion and overseas offices, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, said the capital has 161 hotels and 31,000 rooms while an...

April 24, 2018 no comments 1356
Emirates has announced its renewed support to Mauritius and the Seychelles by extending its global marketing agreement with the respective Tourism Boards of the two countries. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the 2018 Arabian Travel Market, by Orhan Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice...

April 24, 2018 no comments 1279
Over the last five years, the knock-on effect of these changes has led to a huge growth, such as the number of hospital beds increasing from 1,448 in 2012 to 2,434 beds in 2016. Dubai's healthcare sector saw ample growth due to initiatives like investor-friendly environment, establishing a...

April 24, 2018 no comments 1273
Most landlords are offering multiple cheques, rent-free period and even absorbing utility, maintenance and/or agent fees Apartments and villas in Dubai have seen an average annual rental decline of approximately 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2018, says real estate consultancy Asteco....

April 24, 2018 no comments 1501
They spent an an average of about Dh10,000 during their last international trip Residents in the UAE are among the world's top 5 spenders when they travel abroad, with an average spend of about Dh10,000 during their last international trip, according to a study released by digital payment...

April 24, 2018 no comments 1330
Over 400,000 passengers used a codeshare agreement that covers 90 flights between the two airlines from November to March. DUBAI - Flydubai expects to offer more destinations of more than six hours flying time from its Dubai hub, aided by new planes and a partnership with Emirates, which...

April 24, 2018 no comments 1684
The main contract for the hotel's construction, which will be located in Dubai's Al Furjan district, is set to be awarded within three months. Sharjah-based investment company Faisal Holding and its hotel management arm, Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH), are launching a new hotel...

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