Dubai News

RTA showcases Dubai Metro project achievement experiment at Asia Pacific Rail Conference in Thailand

More than 200 delegates & specialists took part in the premier rail annual event   H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) headed RTA delegation that took part in Asia Pacific Rail Conference held in the Thai capital Bangkok; whe... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/52209.jpg

Heads of American Chambers of Commerce visit Jafza, DP World

Jebel Ali Free Zone Facilities, Huge Port Development impress ACCE leaders   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 10th 2010 [ME NewsWire]: A top level US business delegation comprising senior members of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce (ACCE), this week visited Jebel Ali Free Zone (... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Etisalat Chairman Outlines New Business Models For a Converged Media Industry

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 10th 2010 [ME NewsWire]: Etisalat’s chairman today addressed the Abu Dhabi Media Summit taking place at The Yas Hotel in the UAE capital and urged the industry to adopt new business models to maximize their reach across international boundaries. He highlighted the... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Top Designer Gives Hat Tips for the Dubai World Cup Glamorous Hats from milliner Shai Tabassi at Wafi

The right hat is the key to looking stunning at this year’s revamped Dubai World Cup, according to a designer who travels the world making hats for top social events.   As part of Wafi’s collection for the races, milliner Shai Tabassi is displaying and producing her original creations at The Designer Cl... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Shai-Tabassi-Wafi-picture.jpg

BANYAN TREE UNVEILS REVAMPED XTC RECOGNITION PROGRAMME FOR EXTRAORDINARY TRAVEL CONSULTANTS, FEATURING ALL-EXPENSES-PAID HOLIDAY FOR TOP PRODUCERS

Buoyed by the excellent response to the Xtraordinary Travel Consultants (XTC) programme for travel agents launched in selected key markets last year, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts unveils a revamped array of privileges for members who secure bookings at all Banyan Tree and Angsana properties. Launched worldwide on 22 February, the im... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/BanyanTree_Phuket11.jpg

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence to Host 2nd Annual Red Bull Air Village

 Village to Exhibit Full Size Race Plane and Flight Gaming Stations Ahead of Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Abu Dhabi The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), a Dubai Properties Group Destination, today announced it will host a Red Bull Air Village at the popular beachfront retail ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/compressed2.jpg

CEO of DHAs Hospital Services Sector visits Airport Medical Centre

 Visit aimed to access medical facilities at the centre   A high-ranking delegation of DHA officials visited the DHA Airport Clinic recently to inspect the facilities and services that the centre is providing particularly since Dubai Airport remains to be one of the busiest... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Dr-Olama(35).jpg

Italian Region of Campania at the Dubai International Boat Show: Tradition and Innovation of an Industry Leader

With one of the largest arrays of new proposals at the Super Yacht Pavilion of the Dubai International Boat Show, Sea Ports - a Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno - and the Region of Campania confirm their companies’ leading position in the world yacht industry.   The Region of Campania has a lo... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Speakers.jpg

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Wins at Emirates International Salon Culinaire 2010

Over 1500 chefs from the Middle East and beyond participated in the Emirates International Salon Culinaire, which is the annual event held during Gulfood, the Middle East’s largest trade exhibition for the food, beverage, food service and hosp... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/IMG_0018(1).JPG

Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s kicks into action

In just a matter of hours, some of the finest footballers to have graced the game will be in action at 7he Sevens as the Emirates Airline Dubai Football 7s kicks off.   Legendary players from eight great clubs will face off in what promises to be a thrilling all-stars tournament, while a host of up-and-coming stars from... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Photo210.jpg

National Bonds forges strategic alliance with Emirates Post

Saving made even easier across the UAE, National Bonds will now be available in over 100 Emirates Post Offices   National Bonds Corporation PJSC, the Shari’a-compliant saving scheme, has announced a strategic alliance with Emirates Post, the national postal services provider of the UAE,

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT IN ABU DHABI INTRODUCES ENVIRONMETALLY FRIENDLY TRIKKES

The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi (DoT) announced today the introduction of trikkes that will be used by Mawaqif paid parking inspectors in areas where paid parking is implemented. The trikkes will make their official parking enforcement debut on March 14, 2010.   Eng. Najib Al... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/BJ2_5990.jpg

UAE Ambassador to Germany, VIPs visit Sharjah's stand at ITB Berlin

 Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi: Number of German tourists visiting Sharjah has grown by 119% in 5 years     The emirate of Sharjah's stand at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB), being held in Berlin from 10 to 14 March 2010, has been a centre of attention for numerous VIPs a... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/SCTDA-ITB-4th-PRL-Sheikh-Su.jpg

OCFA holds workshop on Tracking and Recording Official Development Assistance

Workshop to build data collection and reporting capacities of UAE-based organisations; Facilitated by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development delegation   The UAE Office for the Coordination of Foreign Aid (OCFA) is today holding a workshop for UAE humanitarian and development organizat... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Hazza-al-Qahtani-OECD-works.jpg

Governments lead the way in GCC projects

 Heavy investment in infrastructure helping to reduce contraction in construction industry, say organisers of CityBuild Abu Dhabi   Government-led investment in major infrastructure and strategic projects is helping to reduce contraction in construction activity in the Gulf Co-operation C... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/GRAHAM-WOOD.jpg

FONTERRA APPOINTS WORLD CLASS BRAND MARKETING DIRECTOR

Fonterra Brands Middle East has announced the appointment of Ahmad Yahya as Marketing Director for Middle East, Africa and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States).    Having worked in the FMCG sector for over 17 years, Ahmad Yahya’s extensive consumer insight and strategic marketing knowledge wil... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Ahmad-Yayha(1).jpg

Interiors offers the most beautiful curtain designs, bestowing the most luxurious yet stylish touches on home furniture

No fashionable home design would be complete without curtains, adding glamour and creating a vivacious rhythm display inside the various home rooms of different designs. Interiors, the leading home furniture and accessories company, today offers the most beautiful curtain designs that meet the personality of the modern woman as well as the hom... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/007210.jpg

Ericsson reflects on the future of a Networked World at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2010

An unprecedented gathering of global media leaders. Great opportunity to reveal Ericsson’s new approach as a networking company. 3 billion new broadband users in the next five years.   At the Abu Dhabi Media Summit today, Ericsson President and CEO, Hans ... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/hans_vestberg_.jpg

LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH SHEIKHA SALAMA BINT HAMDAN AL NAHYAN FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROJECT IN ABU DHABI

Ground-breaking joint initiative will tackle key issues facing young people and build a lasting legacy of social change through sport in Abu Dhabi and the UAE ‘We share a belief in the potential for sport and physical activity to have a lasting impact on the lives of young men and women’ - says Sheikha Salama... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/

Times Square Center sees significant increase in footfall during DSF 2010

Times Square Center’s (TSC) participation in the 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival culminated with the grand raffle draw, which saw Srinivas Munja from India winning a brand new Chevrolet Cruze. Throughout the duration of DSF 2010, Times Square Center gave away attractive raffle draw prizes including Toshiba LCD TVs, Son... http://www.eyeofdubai.com/en/images/Srinivas-with-Cruze-3.jpg