Emirates to introduce more flights to Perth
Dubai: Emirates airline is to launch a second daily service between Dubai and Perth. Initially, the service will be launched with four weekly flights from March 2, which will be increased to a daily in September. Tim Clark, President of Emirates airline, said: “Strong and steady demand for Emirates passenger and cargo services has motivated [...]
Mohammad tells nations to hold civilised dialogue
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday called for a civilised dialogue among all countries to preserve peace and global stability. He was speaking during a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan who later urged Muslims to “forgive” those who [...]
Dubai is 'one of the world's great economic miracles'
Dubai: Dubai has been described as “one of the world’s great economic miracles” by the head of the United Nations. Kofi Annan, the organisation’s Secretary-General, highlighted the fact that less than 10 per cent of Dubai’s economy is based on oil even though the city is “in the heart of the world’s oil region”. “[The [...]
Dubai property law imminent
The long-anticipated Dubai property law, which is expected to allow expats to buy freehold property and hold renewable 99-year leases, will be released later this month, reported Gulf News citing a senior government official. The Dubai Lands Department will register title deeds once the legislation is passed. Source: AME Info
Can Dubai become the Hong Kong of the Middle East?
HONG KONG has flourished as the gateway to South East Asia and Mainland China. With one of the world’s freest economies, a low tax structure, and a highly effective and transparent legal system, Hong Kong has become a remarkably good place in which to do business. The similarities and synergies between the two City States [...]