Dubai-based waste management firm Averda gets $30mln IFC loan to support growth plans

Dubai-based integrated waste management company Averda announced on Thursday that it has signed a $30 million loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to drive its growth plans in […]
Eid Al Adha 2022 in UAE: Top 5 holiday destinations to explore

UAE residents will get a long weekend in July as the UAE marks Eid Al Adha. As per astronomical calculations, the Islamic festival would be from Friday, July 8, to […]
Exclusive: Fujairah readies for passenger flights from India, plans to launch its own carrier

An Indian carrier is in the final stages of discussions to start direct flights to Fujairah International Airport (FIA), a senior official told Zawya. The UAE’s northern emirate is also […]
Fifa World Cup fever: UAE-Qatar airfares jump nearly 1,900%

Airfares from the UAE to Qatar have skyrocketed ahead of the Fifa World Cup due to the strong demand expected, with economy class fares jumping by nearly 1,900 per cent. […]
UAE: Visa cancellation process after job loss or resignation explained

I might lose my job. If I have my family here in the UAE under my sponsorship, how does the company go about cancelling my visa? How long can I […]
Airports, airlines and ANSPs urged to team up for growth

International air navigation service providers, airports and airlines must reunite and explore ways to stay resilient in the post-pandemic era, said a top official at the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum […]
Mövenpick opens new 166-room hotel at Jumeirah Village

Swiss hospitality chain Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its new property located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) in Dubai featuring 166 rooms and […]
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches city check-in services

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of its City Check-in services in Abu Dhabi. The City Check-in service aims to provide passengers […]
Abu Dhabi, Dubai hotels top 2019 Eid performance

Abu Dhabi and Dubai hotels recorded occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) that exceeded the 2019 Eid al-Fitr comparables, according to preliminary data from STR, a leading provider of analytics […]
Eid hotel occupancy rates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi exceed pre-pandemic levels: STR

The UAE’s hotel industry performed better during this year’s Eid Al Fitr holidays compared to 2019, with occupancy and room rates exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to hospitality consultancy STR. Abu […]