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Mohammad takes keen interest in new projects
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday toured the Cityscape Global exhibition that is under way at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
DDF to part-finance Concourse 4
Dubai Duty Free (DDF), the world’s largest travel retail operation, will part-finance the development of a new concourse and terminal, part of the Dh28 billion expansion of Dubai International Airport, the world’s fourth biggest international passenger hub, a top official said.
Rapid growth of Middle East airlines unlikely to continue
Despite their current sizable orderbooks, the growth of leading Middle East airlines is likely to slow down gradually, according to a senior Boeing executive.
Emirates hires four banks for potential bond
Emirates airline has zeroed in on four banks — Deutsche Bank, Emirates NBD, HSBC and Morgan Stanley – for a potential dollar-dominated bond issue, the Dubai-based carrier said yesterday.
Dubai’s economy remains strong: Al Ghurair
Business registration in Dubai has increased since the beginning of the year, although it is unclear if the recent uncertainities in the Middle East have anything to do with it. There are, however, talks of capital inflow from toubled Arab economies such as Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Syria and Yemen that could boost the UAE economy, especially Dubai due to its competitive advantage.
Heritage Week to celebrate richness of Emirati culture
Coinciding with World Heritage Day, Dubai is organising a Heritage Week to celebrate UAE culture under the theme ‘Dubai: Live Your Heritage’. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, under the patronage of Shaikh Majid Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture, will organise a series of programmes and activities on Emirati heritage from April 17 to 21.
Dubai recognises excellence in economic sector
Ministry of Finance, Dubal and Jebel Ali Freezone among 35 government departments and private companies honoured. As many as 35 government departments, private companies and individuals were honoured in the latest round of Business Excellence Awards that included the 2010 cycle of the Dubai Quality Award, Dubai Human Development Award and the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme.
Policeman charged with stealing DVD at Dubai Airport
Emirati policeman accused of stealing the DVD from Duty Free and hiding it under his jacket. The suspect failed to attend Wednesday’s hearing at the Dubai Court of First Instance. Prosecution records said the defendant admitted that he took the DVD.
