Tag Archives: Dubai World Central

Under African Skies

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a massive US$ 32.7 billion expansion plan for Dubai World Central which, on completion of phase 1, will accommodate 120 million passengers. The facility will cover an area of 56 sq … Continue reading

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Flying High Again

Emirates’ annual revenue grew by 13.0% to US$ 22.5 billion, as the airline saw its profits jump 42.5% to US$ 887 million, forming a large part of the Group’s overall profit of US$ 1.1 billion. With a 13.0% increase in … Continue reading

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Nobody Does It Better

Early signs of the positive impact of Dubai Expo 2020 were evident this week. Marriott International announced plans to increase its number of rooms, over the next six years, to 10k from its current portfolio of 2.7k. Emaar Properties have … Continue reading

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Let the Good Times Roll

One of Dubai’s success stories, that seems to be under the radar, is the fact that the emirate is fast becoming one of the leading players in the healthcare market. The main drivers are the increased government and international investment … Continue reading

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