Passenger numbers at Abu Dhabi International Airport are on the rise. That’s according to Abu Dhabi Airports, which is reporting a 14.1% increase in passenger traffic in January compared to the same time last year. More than 2.1 million people travelled through the airport last month. Bangkok, London Heathrow, Doha, Mumbai and Jeddah accounted for the bulk of passengers. The rise in numbers is being attributed to the ongoing expansion of Etihad Airways' operations.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises progress of Dubai Cashless Strategy
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has praised the progress of the Dubai Cashless Strategy, with cashless transactions now accounting for 90.1 per cent of all transactions in the Emirate.
UAE to participate in annual IMF, World Bank meetings in Bangkok
A UAE delegation is set to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), taking place in Thailand's Bangkok from October 12-18.
Beauty World Dubai draws 62,000 visitors despite tough year for events
Beauty World Dubai has wrapped up its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 62,000 visitors from over 170 countries
Nakheel awards contract to upgrade western shoreline at Dubai Islands
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting LLC a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands.
NMA and TikTok train young Arab media leaders in digital storytelling
The National Media Authority (NMA) has teamed up with TikTok to run a training session for young media professionals from across the Arab world.
