October 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

October 27, 2018 no comments 1585
The first-ever Emirati-designed and made satellite, KhalifaSat, will be launched into space on Monday, 29th October 2018 The first-ever Emirati-designed and made satellite, KhalifaSat, will be launched into space on Monday, 29th October 2018, marking a breakthrough for the national...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1410
Dubai-based facilities management firm signs three year contract with DXB Entertainments to provide services at Dubai Safari Imdaad, a Dubai-based facilities management firm, has signed a three-year contract agreement with DXB Entertainments, with a further extension of up to two...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1452
Al Ghaith Holdings says to rebrand its hospitality product from Gloria Hotel to Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments Al Ghaith Holdings has decided to rebrand its hospitality product from Gloria Hotel to Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments. The UAE-based company described the move as...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1723
The launch of the first satellite fully built in the UAE by a team of Emirati engineers, will be streamed live The launch of KhalifaSat, the first satellite fully built in the UAE by a team of Emirati engineers, will be streamed live by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)....

October 26, 2018 no comments 1440
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi says grand opening of Al Hosn will take place on December 7 The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on Wednesday announced that the grand opening of Al Hosn, a new cultural destination located in the heart of...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1724
Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines for its industry-leading services, invites global travellers to “Fly Better” with the launch of its bold new brand promise. “On this day in 1985, Emirates flew its first customers from Dubai to Karachi. While the airline has grown...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1502
fam Properties says it is looking to 'dramatically increase' size of sales team after 2018 real estate sales boost Dubai real estate brokerage fam Properties has announced expansion plans after topping AED1.59 billion ($430 million) in sales this year. Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1586
Developers Sweid & Sweid reveal launch date as Banyan Tree Residences - Hillside Dubai hits construction milestone Developers Sweid & Sweid have revealed that the Middle East’s first Banyan Tree Residences is on track to open in September 2019. The announcement comes as...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1425
The Dubai Mall will host a month-long extravaganza of events from November 4-28 to celebrate its 10th birthday The Dubai Mall will host a month-long extravaganza of events from November 4-28 to celebrate the 10th birthday of the world’s most-visited retail destination. The Dubai...

October 26, 2018 no comments 1471
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has appointed leading design and engineering firm Dar Al Handasah to assist in bringing the Abu Dhabi commercial system to reality. Dar Al Handasah, the founding member of the Dar Group, an international consortium of professional service...

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