Emirates, Airlink activate codeshare partnership
Emirates and South Africa-based Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership, makes it easier for customers to create their ideal itinerary. Customers benefit from seamless connections and a single booking reference across eight domestic South African cities via the airline’s gateways Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Travel itineraries can now be booked on emirates.com, with […]
Dubai’s DP World, Canada’s CDPQ announce $5bln investment in UAE strategic assets
Dubai-based port operator DP World and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, on Monday announced a $5 billion investment in three of DP World’s flagship assets in the UAE. CDPQ will invest $2.5 billion in the Jebel Ali Port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park […]
DP World, CDPQ announce $5bln investment in key UAE assets
DP World, one of the world’s largest marine terminal operators, and CDPQ, a global investment group, announced today (June 6) an investment of $5 billion in three of DP World’s flagship UAE assets. CDPQ will invest $2.5 billion in the Jebel Ali Port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries Park […]
UAE flights: India, Pakistan airfares could double during peak summer holidays in July, August
Airfares to the Indian subcontinent are expected to double in July and August as demand for outbound travel will peak when many families travel to their home countries during the summer vacations. The travel industry executives said there is a strong demand for travel during the summer vacations because this is the first summer break […]
Stockholm+50 issues call for urgent environmental and economic transformation
The Stockholm+50 environment conference came to a close on Friday with a call for real commitments to urgently address global environmental concerns, and for a just transition to sustainable economies, that work for all. “We came to Stockholm 50 years after the UN Conference on the Human Environment knowing that something must change. Knowing that, […]
UAE law: 12-month notice must to evict a tenant
Question: I purchased a villa in Dubai in February 2022. The property was occupied by a tenant since August 2020. He has a tenancy contract with the previous landlord till August 2022 (signed in August 2021). This contract does not look like it has been registered. As we intend to move to the property, we […]
Ports have ‘a major role’ in delivering greener future: UAE
Port authorities around the world have a major role in supporting sustainable economic growth and delivering a greener future, according to experts and executives. Meeting in Abu Dhabi for the annual 7th Edition of Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR 2022) from May 31 to June 2, were port authorities from territories as diverse […]
Jubail Island gains ground as eco-friendly destination
The UAE’s Jubail Island has highlighted five ways through which it is helping improve the environment as part of its commitment to protect the biodiversity and wildlife and become an eco-friendly destination. Since the first facilities at Jubail Island were opened to the public in January 2020, steps have been taken by Jubail Island to […]
Dubai Sustainable Tourism celebrates sustainable initiatives on World Environment Day
Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST), part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), celebrated sustainable practices across the city to mark the 50th World Environment Day, as it strives to further enhance Dubai’s position as a leading sustainable destination. From desert conservation reserves, to sustainable restaurateurs and eco-hotels, to cultural pursuits and eco-tourism attractions, DET […]
IIFA Awards 2022: Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi win big in Abu Dhabi
It was a full house at the Etihad Arena located in Abu Dhabi’s leading entertainment destination Yas Island as Bollywood stars gathered for a power-packed evening, celebrating Hindi cinema. The much-awaited International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend and awards took place on June 3-4, kickstarting with the technical awards given away on June 3, followed […]