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Partnership to accelerate possible hyperloop link
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies agreement will be used towards development of Abu Dhabi-Al Ain link. A strategic partnership agreement has been signed in the capital to accelerate the pace of development of a potential hyperloop link between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, it was announced in the capital on Sunday. The partnership has been signed
January 23, 2017
Read more about Partnership to accelerate possible hyperloop linkDubai extends deadline for mandatory health insurance
The December 31 deadline to obtain mandatory health insurance cover has been postponed, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has said. In a statement sent to Arabian Business, the DHA said insurance companies would be allowed to accept health insurance applications in to 2017. Sources said a new deadline had yet to be finalised, and that residents
Qatar becomes latest GCC state to levy airport tax on passengers
Every passenger leaving from Doha’s Hamad International Airport will be charged QAR35. Qatar’s government will levy a new airport tax on passengers from Tuesday as the country seeks new revenue streams amid falling oil prices. Every passenger leaving Qatar from Doha’s Hamad International Airport, including transit passengers, will be charged QAR35 ($9.61) for using airport
Muscat International Airport to introduce new passenger fees
The new fees come in addition to an increase to Oman’s airport tax introduced last year. Muscat International Airport will reportedly introduce new fees for passengers this month. The new fees come in addition to an increase to Oman’s airport tax introduced last year. Under the plans, passengers departing from the airport will pay OMR0.300
GCC airport (Bahrain) named one of most punctual in the world
More than 85% of flights both leaving and arriving in Bahrain are on schedule. Dubai: If you have a flight passing through or leaving Bahrain airport, make sure you arrive at the boarding gates on time. The airport in Bahrain was named on Wednesday as one of the 10 most punctual medium-sized passenger hubs in
Mohammad launches Year of Giving logo
The design of the logo reflects meanings of giving. Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the official logo of the ‘Year of Giving 2017’, to be used by all local, government and media entities in all campaigns, programmes
January 2, 2017
Read more about Mohammad launches Year of Giving logoDubai’s DEWA confirms that solar park’s phase 2 is 80% complete
The second phase of the park will eventually generate 200 megawatts Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that the second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is nearing completion. Up to 80 per cent of phase two is complete as of mid-December, DEWA said in a statement. To date,
The Implementation of Phase Two of the Mandatory Health Insurance Law in Dubai
Following earlier circulars about the implementation of phase two of the mandatory health insurance law in Dubai, please note that the final phase of the implementation of the Dubai Health Insurance Law No. 11 concerning all residents of Dubai will be completed on 31st December 2016. All employers and individual sponsors insuring their employees, domestic helpers
Women central to peace in Middle East and beyond, Abu Dhabi summit hears
Women members of parliament have an important role in brokering peace in the Middle East and beyond, a conference heard on Monday. About 50 women who preside over parliaments met in Abu Dhabi for the Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament. For the first time men were invited to participate, including Sheikh Saif bin
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