59% surge in flight bookings to Abu Dhabi in Q2

Flight bookings to Abu Dhabi soared by 59% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. The council also reported a 13% rise in flight bookings to Dubai during the same period. Overall, international arrivals in Abu Dhabi and Dubai increased […]

ValuStart report sees a record rise in capital gains for ready homes

The value of most villas in Dubai doubled in the last four years, says a report of ValuStart on residential capital values in Dubai. However, in the case of apartments, only units in Palm Jumeirah have seen their prices double in the last four years. Villa monthly capital gains were at 2.5% compared to 2.4% […]

UAE-Kenya Joint Committee holds meeting to enhance economic cooperation

The fourth session of the Joint Committee between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kenya was held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was co-chaired by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya. The Joint Committee […]

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Pakistan on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of his country’s independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and […]