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2 years ago

Rainfall, Lower Temperatures Expected This Weekend In UAE

UAE is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies across the country on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Center of Meteorology’s (NCM) weather forecast. Some parts in the north, east and near the coast are likely to receive heavy rainfall. A decrease in temperatures is also expected. The forecast warns of strong wind reaching speeds of 45 kilometers per hour on Sunday, which may cause blowing of dust. The Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will range from moderate to rough on both days. Earlier this month, unstable weather conditions in Dubai prompted authorities to make provisions for mandatory remote working days for employees in the emirate. While Dubai Police issued a public safety warning due to heavy rain, thunder, and lightning across the UAE.

2 years ago

UAE: Flights, Hotel Rates Go Up By 30% But Only 3% Of Residents May Cancel Travel Plans

About 77 per cent of travellers in the UAE have noted an increase in travel expenses, a survey has found. However, only three per cent would consider postponing or cancelling their trips, according to Visa’s 2023 Global Travel Intentions Study. The survey found a “significant surge in travel activity with no signs of slowing down” even amid rising costs. Mohamed Bardastani, chief CEMEA Economist at Visa, told Khaleej Times that travel expenses from airfares to accommodations have risen significantly post-Covid and remained “somewhat elevated for a sustained period without a meaningful retreat”. “There were several reasons behind this price surge — from global inflation pressures, rising geopolitical tensions, tightening energy markets, etc. But none of this has curtailed consumers’ insatiable demand for travel, with consumers increasingly prioritising and valuing their ‘me time’, especially their travel experiences. Our research shows while 77 per cent of consumers were aware of the rise in travel costs, 45 per cent said this is unlikely to change their travel plans.” A top executive from UAE-based online travel agency Musafir said all aspects of travel costs have increased. Raheesh Babu, COO of the travel management company, explained: “While travel expenses have undoubtedly increased compared to pre-pandemic […]

2 years ago

UAE: Man Fined DH20,000 for Social Media ‘Account Verification’ Scam

A man who had asked for Dh61,750 to ‘verify’ another social media user’s account has been ordered to return the amount and has been fined. The victim filed a lawsuit against the accused, asking for the amount back and for Dh10,000 in moral and material damages. The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court them ordered the accused to repay the entire amount and imposed a fine of Dh5,000. The defendant did not return the amount in time. So, a criminal lawsuit was filed against him. The criminal court court then asked the defendant to pay Dh20,000 as a fine and return the amount of Dh61,750. The court also said that it was the responsibility of the plaintiff to return the amount.

2 years ago

Emirates’ New Dubai-Miami-Bogota Route: Does It Make Sense?

Currently, Emirates arrives in Miami at 11:00. To ensure it arrives back in Dubai during the peak inbound arrival bank from North America, it leaves at 21:10, meaning over 10 hours on the ground doing nothing. Extending the service to Colombia is a relatively cheap thing to do, especially versus routing via Europe. It considers flying to Colombia more worthwhile than remaining on the ground for so long. The schedule will significantly differ when Emirates’ first passenger flight to Bogotá leaves on June 3. It will be as follows, with all times local. Arriving back in Dubai at 23:00 is similar to some other North American routes, e.g., New York JFK (via Milan), Newark (via Athens), and Mexico City (via Barcelona). It will have fifth freedom rights Emirates will benefit from two things: According to booking data, more passengers flew between Bogotá and Dubai last year than to any other destination in the Middle East or, for that matter, Asia or Africa. About 18,000 people did so (49 daily), and Emirates will provide another option for them. Excluding Dubai, Bogotá had about 102,000 roundtrip passengers to/from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East last year (279 daily), with East Asia especially important. For […]

2 years ago

Abu Dhabi Cracks Down On Unlicensed Street Vendors

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched a campaign to combat the issue of unlicensed selling of goods. The initiative targets various sectors, including residents, real estate owners, businesses, and shops, aiming to educate them about the risks associated with street vendors operating without permits. The campaign emphasised the importance of adhering to regulations governing business activities to ensure consumer safety, and uphold quality standards. The Municipality highlighted the role residents play in curbing this practice by avoiding dealing with unauthorised vendors and choosing licensed establishments instead. The campaign underscores the potential dangers posed by unregulated goods, urging residents to prioritise their well-being. Specialised teams will conduct educational campaigns within communities to foster responsible behaviour. Additionally, the Municipality utilises its official platforms including websites and social media channels to share informative messages and bulletins. Residents, companies, and shops receive text reminders, encouraging compliance with trading regulations to curb the prevalence of unlicensed street vendors and safeguard community well-being.

2 years ago

Dubai’s Airport Show 2024 To Put $60bn Middle East Aviation Market And Global $1.8tn Construction Spend In Spotlight

Dubai’s Airport Show 2024 will bring together leading figures from the booming global aviation industry. With the civil aviation industry almost fully recovered after the steepest fall in passenger numbers due to the 21st century’s second pandemic, airports across the world are bracing themselves to handle a big boom in air travel until 2030 by going in for expansions and redevelopments. The Middle East Aviation Market, valued at $60bn in 2023, is predicted to rise substantially until 2030. Airport Show DubaiAir connectivity in the Middle East had seen a 26 per cent-plus growth in 2022 compared to 2019. The Middle East’s airports are set to handle 1.1bn passengers by 2040, more than double the 2019 figure of 405 million passengers. They will be required to invest around $151bn in capacity expansion. The region, with more than 110 airports, is among the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world. Airport developers, officials, and suppliers worldwide will reach Dubai in mid-May 2024 to participate in the world’s largest annual event dedicated to the airport industry. The 23rd edition of the three-day B2B event at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will have more than 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 7,500 […]

2 years ago

Flydubai Announces Flights To Sochi, Russia

Flydubai is growing its seasonal summer offering with the addition of flights to Sochi in Russia. Flights to Sochi International Airport (AER) will operate between June 16 and September 1 with a three-times weekly service from Terminal 2 at Dubai International (DXB). Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “We are pleased to expand our seasonal summer offering with the resumption of flights to Sochi. Flydubai to Sochi flights“Over the last few years, we have seen consistent demand on our popular seasonal routes such as Batumi, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Mykonos and Santorini and with the start of flights to Sochi. “We look forward to offering our passengers more attractive holiday destinations to explore between June and September.”

2 years ago

Dubai Attracts $577 Million Of Foreign Investment To Boost UAE’s $16.4 Billion Food And Beverage Retail Sector

Dubai’s growing food and beverage sector has witnessed notable growth in recent years as domestic and international investors gather for Gulfood. The Dubai International Chamber successfully hosted a business event on the sidelines of Gulfood, the world’s largest conference and exhibition dedicated to the food and beverage sector. The five-day event runs until February 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. According to data from Euromonitor, the UAE’s food and beverage sector generated $16.4 billion in retail sales, including fresh food and packaged food. Consumer spending on food via e-commerce platforms reached $1.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.5 percent between 2023 and 2027. According to data from FDI Intelligence, the sector in the emirate attracted new FDI worth $577 million from 2019 to 2023, which was made by 48 international companies from 23 countries. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said: “Dubai is continuing to strengthen its position as a significant global hub for the world’s food and beverage trade, which creates promising opportunities for companies operating in the sector to expand and grow. “The sector is developing innovative solutions to contribute to global food security while […]

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