Mohammed bin Rashid unveils mega-replica of ’Dubai Creek Tower’ (31 July 2017)
Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has unveiled a compelling replica of the ’Dubai Creek Tower’ - the icon that will frame a fascinating new skyline in the emirate.
DWC passenger growth exceeds 35 per cent in the first half (31 July 2017)
Passenger numbers at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second airport, grew by more than 35 per cent in the first half of the year, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today.
Three UAE start-ups among first to scoop Expo Live grants aimed at improving lives around the world (31 July 2017)
Smart Labour is among three organisations in the UAE that between them are receiving more than AED 1 million in funding through Expo Live’s Innovation Impact Grants.
Dubai Culture Announces ‘Best Script Award’ Under a ’Year of Giving 2017’ Theme (31 July 2017)
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced the launch of a ’Best Script Award’ as part of its programme for the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre 2017.
RTA starts tomorrow mandatory installation of remote monitoring devices in heavy trucks (30 July 2017)
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the start of the Mandatory Phase for installation of remote monitoring devices to detect faults in heavy trucks that have completed more than 20 years in service.
Dubai Culture’ Enriches the Library of the General Directorate of Penal and Correctional Institutions (30 July 2017)
The partnership between Dubai Public Library and the Library of Penal and Correctional Institutions fulfils Dubai Culture’s mandate to spread knowledge among all segments of society and reach individuals across the Emirate.
Dubai Chamber showcases emirate’s potential as global industrial hub at INNOPROM 2017 (30 July 2017)
The conference and exhibition, held in Ekaterinburg, featured a Dubai Chamber stand which provided visitors with an overview of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, the emirate’s economy and business environment, and Dubai Chamber services and support.
DEWA awards AED 6.3 million water reservoirs contract for Al Nakhli & Al Lusaily (30 July 2017)
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a consultancy contract worth AED 6.3 million to design and construct two water reservoirs in Al Nakhli with a storage capacity of 120 million gallons.
Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai Investment Week strengthens partnership with local and international investors (30 July 2017)
HH Sheikh Hamdan praised the role of Dubai Investment Forum, which is organised by Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, and its contribution to enhancing the understanding of investors about the main pillars of growth in Dubai and the region.
Dubai records over 8 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2017 (30 July 2017)
A record total of 8.06 million international overnight tourists arrived in Dubai during the first six months of 2017, reflecting a stellar 10.6 per cent increase over the same period last year.