The Dubai Airshow held from November 15 to 19 expected to see a growth of 10%, amidst the entire global economic crisis. The largest civil and military aircraft showcase in the Middle East will see the addition of 7,000 square metres of space, provided by the new Emirates Hall.The semi-permanent structure, currently under construction, is
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Dubai Airports, home to the biggest Arab airline Emirates, expects to handle 46 million passengers in 2010. The figure represents a 13.6% growth in passenger numbers compared to the expected 40.5 million passengers this year, the company said in an emailed statement. “Improving economic conditions, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong expansion by Emirates Airline and emerging low
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More than 400 projects with a total value of over $300bn had been placed on hold or cancelled altogether in the UAE, according to a new report on the construction sector released in September. However, stability would begin returning to the Gulf state’s construction sector this year, with signs of recovery emerging during 2010 as
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CNN, the major US news network, launched a new bureau in Abu Dhabi in November. Hala Gorani, CNN newsreader, told the Peninsula that the new facilities will be located in the new Abu Dhabi Media Zone. CNNArabic.com website will continue its operations in Dubai. Related Posts:
Dubai has made it to the list of top shopping destinations around the world, with many top retailers who have opened shop in the emirate. Dubai’s number 4 ranking on the list—boasting 45.68% of top retailers— is an indication that demand in the Middle East continues to grow. US department store Bloomingdales, part of Macy’s,
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A total of 1,740,578 passengers used the Red Line since it opened to the public on September 10 until October 10, the RTA Rail Agency said. Mall of the Emirates was the station used by the highest number of passengers, followed by Khalid bin Al Waleed Station in Bur Dubai, while Airport Terminal 3 Station
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