UAE economy to grow by more than 7% in 2008

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Dubai, Sept 9, 2008 (WAM) - Strong crude oil prices and a surge in construction and other sectors will boost the UAE economy by at least seven per cent in real terms in 2008 but inflation is expect

Abu Dhabi's FDI set to touch Dh27bn this year

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Abu Dhabi, Sept 9, 2008 (WAM) - The value of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Abu Dhabi is set to rise to Dh27 billion this year compared to Dh17bn in 2007, the emirate's Department of Planning a

Jumeirah Emirates Towers voted fourth best

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Dubai, Sept 9, 2008 (WAM) - Dubai-based international hospitality group, the Jumeirah Group, has received international accolades for its services and facilities.

Tatweer undergoes major revamp

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Dubai, Sept 8, 2008 (WAM) - Tatweer, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding that is behind the Dubailand project, said on Monday it is restructuring its operations to match its rapidly expanding portfolio a

Emirates suspends Airbus A380 flights until September 12

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Dubai, Sept 8, 2008 (WAM) - Emirates has suspended use of the Airbus A380 airliner on its New York route until September 12 as engineers work on an electrical fault according to a Bloomberg report.

Khalifa confers with Karzai

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Sept. 9, 2008 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan held a round of talks yesterday evening in the presence of General H.H.

UAE emerges as top supplier to Yemen

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Sana'a, Sept. 9, 2008 (WAM) -- The UAE emerged as a top supplier to Yemen in terms of commodities of source of origin in 2007, official figured revealed.

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