Monthly Archives

March 2021

Emirates operates daily A380 services to Amman

Emirates has expanded its A380 services to Amman to daily flights, bringing more of its award-winning onboard experience to its customers in Jordan. The first A380 daily service landed yesterday at Queen Alia International Airport. In…

Aldar announces mega re-development plans for Yas Mall

Aldar Investment announced an AED 500 million redevelopment plan for Yas Mall to reinforce the asset’s position as the centerpiece of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing residential and leisure destination. The substantial investment will…

Abu Dhabi upgrades electric vehicle infrastructure

In response to growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure, ION, the UAE-based sustainable transportation joint venture between Bee’ah and Crescent Enterprises, has installed high-power, ultra-fast charging stations with a total…

Tiger Woods inks long-term exclusive deal with 2K

2K made a hole in one by announcing the Company has agreed to an exclusive, long-term partnership with Tiger Woods, one of the most iconic and celebrated figures in golf history. In addition, 2K announced it has entered into a definitive…

Copper kills up to 99.9% of bacteria on transit surfaces

Results from TransLink’s industry-leading trial show that copper is effective at killing bacteria on high-touch transit surfaces. Based on sample-testing performed on transit and in a lab, the trial concludes that select copper products on…

CBUAE sells gold for first time in three years

For the first time in three years, the Central Bank of the UAE sold gold bullions worth AED1.7 billion in January 2021, bringing its gold reserve down to AED11.17 billion from a record high of AED12.86 billion in December 2020. The move…

Crypto businesses can set up at DMCC in Dubai

DMCC – the flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise - has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to establish a regulatory…

Intuitive device enhances construction site safety

Giatec, world leader in concrete testing technologies, has announced the release of the SmartBooster. This intuitive device extends the range of users' smartphones' Bluetooth signal, making it possible to connect to the company's…

New watch blends craftsmanship with precision timekeeping

The talented team of watchmakers and designers at OLTO-8 just launched a unique mechanical watch for those who seek individuality and bold style. The motorsport inspired Infinity II watch boasts superb craftsmanship, precise timekeeping and…

UAE mourns death of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan

The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has expressed its condolences on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, who passed away on Wednesday, 24th March 2021. In a…