Dubai's Nakheel said to eye $2.7bn contract awards in 2017

<p>Dubai-based developer Nakheel is reportedly planning to award at least $2.7 billion worth of contracts during 2017.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/21/2017

Umm Al Quwain free zone to launch phase 2 of expansion

<p>Umm Al Quwain's free trade zone is set to launch the second phase of expansion following the completion of infrastructure works.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/21/2017

UAE construction firm inks deal to build luxury Cyprus tower

<p>UAE-based construction firm Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has signed a joint venture contract to build a 170-metre luxury residential tower called ONE in Cyprus.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/21/2017

RTA to improve Dubai traffic issues with connected light signals

<p>Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the final phase of its replacement of light signal control units, effectively connecting light signals with the traffic control centre as part of the city's Smart City initiative.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017

Etihad now offers Wi-Fi on all its long-haul flights

<p>Etihad is one of seven airlines now offering Wi-fi on 100% of its long-haul available seat miles (ASMs), according to a new report from routehappy.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017

Careem to double its car service for kids in the UAE

<p>Ride-hailing app Careem is set to double it dedicated car service for kids in the UAE.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017

Emirates launches paid-for access to business, first class lounges at DXB

<p>Emirates has opened the doors of its business and first class lounges at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for Skywards Blue members, albeit at a price.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017

Dubai's RTA inks DP World deal to provide cruise tourism pick-ups

<p>The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an exclusive contract with DP World to provide taxi services to lift tourists from and to The Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal at Rashid Port in Dubai.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017

Three Gulf carriers named among world's safest airlines

<p>UAE carrier Emirates and Etihad have been ranked among the world's safest airlins, according to new figures released by the Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (JACDEC).</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017

French firm wins contract to extend Dubai tram system

<p>Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has awarded French firm SYSTRA a contract for phases 2 and 3 of the emirate's tram system.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/18/2017