Day: October 15, 2016
Digital transformation can boost UAE GDP by $14bn by 2020
Digital transformation can boost the UAE’s GDP by nearly $14 billion by 2020, according to SAP, market leader in enterprise application software, and a recent Accenture report, in advance of Gitex Technology Week. The Accenture […]
Adnoc resumes NGV fuelling at Souq Al Bateen Service Station
Adnoc Distribution announced the resumption of the natural gas for vehicles (NGV) fuelling services at Souq Al Bateen service station in Abu Dhabi. The service had been temporarily halted to upgrade the fuelling and service […]
Azhar’s triple century takes Pakistan to 579-3
The first two and a half sessions on Day two of the Day-Night Test between Pakistan and the West Indies at the Dubai International cricket stadium, were dominated by Pakistan’s batsmen. Azhar Ali remained in […]
1,200 private aircraft to be registered in Mena in 2020
The business aviation sector in Middle East is predicted to reach a volume $1.2 billion by 2020, with a fleet comprising 1200 private aircrafts registered in Mena region, according to MEBAA airshow site. The strong […]
Etihad goes double daily to Dublin
Etihad Airways today announced the introduction of an additional daily year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin which increases frequency on the route to 14 flights a week, effective 1 April 2017. The second daily […]
Higher supply pushes room rates lower in Abu Dhabi hotels
Increased room supply and lower demand pushed occupancy and room rates lower at Abu Dhabi hotels during September 2016. According STR’s preliminary monthly data, supply increased 3.9 per cent while demand dropped three per cent. […]
Emirates Skywards, DDF tie up for Miles redemption
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline has partnered with Dubai Duty Free, one of the leading airport retailers in the world, for instant Miles redemption at participating stores. Emirates Skywards members […]