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Al Etihad
07-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi non-oil foreign trade records 9% growth in 2024
7 Apr 2025 10:06 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi Customs reported a nine percent increase in the emirate's non-oil foreign trade in 2024, reaching Dh306 billion, compared to Dh281.9 billion in 2023, reflecting the vitality of the emirate's economy and its growing relations with trading partners around the exports soared 16 percent in 2024, reaching Dh107.8 billion compared to Dh93 billion in 2023. Re-exports grew by 11 percent to exceed Dh58 billion, compared to Dh52.4 billion in 2023, while imports grew by three percent to Dh140.2 billion, up from Dh136.4 billion in growth is attributed to Abu Dhabi's business-friendly ecosystems, proactive policies, and trade facilitation solutions and initiatives to reduce cost, time and requirements, simplifying procedures and enabling seamless integration of government declarations for 2024 showed a three percent increase compared to the previous year, with digital platform transactions growing by 17 percent. Proactive and automated transactions grew by 31 percent, accounting for a significant portion of total customs General of Abu Dhabi Customs, His Excellency Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, emphasised that Abu Dhabi continues to achieve significant growth in non-oil foreign trade, reinforcing the emirate's status as a rising economic powerhouse and a global hub for business, trade and Excellency Al Mansoori affirmed Abu Dhabi Customs' commitment to working closely with strategic partners to support the emirate's economic objectives and facilitate trade growth. This includes enhancing the efficiency of the customs system and providing effective services to companies and investors through cutting-edge technologies and innovations, thereby reducing costs and accelerating operations. These efforts strengthen the national economy and support the UAE's sustainable development journey. Director General of the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Abdulla Gharib Al Qemzi, said, "Abu Dhabi Customs, in collaboration with the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, plays a crucial role in analysing foreign trade trends and assessing the impact of economic policies. By leveraging accurate and reliable trade data, we enable decision-makers to develop policies that support sustainable economic growth and align with the emirate's long-term vision. The latest foreign trade figures reflect the effectiveness of these policies, with Abu Dhabi's non-oil economy growing by 6.2 per cent in 2024. This growth highlights the emirate's resilience in adapting to global challenges and reinforces its position as a dynamic economic hub."
The National
28-03-2025
- The National
All the luggage drop-off locations and home check-in facilities in the UAE before you fly
Travelling has never been easier, especially when flying from the UAE with one of the country's four major airlines. With millions of passengers travelling over the Eid Al Fitr holidays, it's worth taking advantage of the perks some airlines offer before you fly. At Dubai International, for example, traveller numbers over the Eid break are set to surge by up to 19 per cent compared to average weekly volumes over the past month. More than 3.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport between Wednesday and April 7, authorities said. Last week, Emirates announced 17 additional flights to destinations in the Middle East to meet surging demand. More than 371,000 passengers are expected to fly with the Dubai airline between March 26 and April 6. Here are all the check-in facilities and home luggage drop-off services in the UAE you can use before heading to the airport. The airline has a City Check-in service at ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai. Emirates also has luggage drop facilities in Ajman, as well as at Port Rashid Terminal 3 and Dubai Harbour for travellers disembarking cruise ships. At ICD Brookfield Place, travellers can hand over their luggage between four and 24 hours before their flight (except for those travelling to the US), helping to take the hassle out of the airport experience. Check-in is open from 8am to 10pm daily, via self-check-in kiosks, at dedicated desks with Emirates agents, or with the help of the world's first check‑in robot assistant, Sara. Passengers can use the City Check-in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal up to four hours before departure and collect their boarding passes. Bus tickets from Ajman to Emirates Terminal 3 in Dubai costs Dh20, with regular departures from 4am to 11.30pm. At Port Rashid Terminal 3 and Dubai Harbour, passengers can simply step off a ship and check in for their Emirates flight at the dedicated kiosk, giving them more time to explore the city. Emirates also offers a Home Check-in service that allows passengers to complete the process from their home, hotel or office and breeze through the airport later. Passengers should use the service at least six hours before departure, with packages starting from Dh177 for up to two bags. It is complimentary for first-class customers. Emirates also offers a drop-off service in which an agent will collect your baggage, clear it through customs and deliver it to wherever you are in Dubai. This service starts at Dh93 per bag. More information is available at Etihad offers two City Check-in options – at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Passengers can visit the Morafiq service desk at both locations to drop their baggage and choose extras such as seat selection, fast-track their immigration checks or upgrade their booking 24 to four hours before flight departure time. Check-in rates are Dh35 for adults, Dh25 for children aged 12 years and below, and Dh15 for infants aged two years and below. Etihad's City Check-in locations can be found at Abu Dhabi residents flying with Etihad, Air Arabia, Wizz Air and Egypt Air can also skip airport check-in queues and save time by dropping off their baggage 24 to four hours before departure in Yas Mall. At the counter near The Fountains, passengers will be given their boarding pass after completing the procedures, and can head straight to immigration when they arrive at the airport. The service costs Dh35 for passengers above 12 years of age, Dh25 for under-12s, and Dh15 for infants. The counter is open daily from 10am to 10pm. The budget airline's City Check-in service allows passengers to drop off luggage and collect their boarding passes eight to 24 hours before departure. Passengers can also select their seats, so they can head directly to the designated gate at the airport. Air Arabia passengers can use the City Check-in service at the following locations: – Sharjah: Opposite Al Madina Shopping Centre, Muweilah – Sharjah: Matajer Al Musalla – Dubai: Shindagha City Centre – Abu Dhabi: Al Nahyan – Abu Dhabi: Ground Floor, Workers Village, Mussafah – Abu Dhabi: Al Arzaq Street, Mussafah – Abu Dhabi: Yas Mall – Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, Marsa Mina – Abu Dhabi: Hamdan Street – Al Ain: Lulu Hypermarket Kuwaitat – Ajman: Safeer Mall – Ajman: Escape Tower – Ras Al Khaimah: Oman Road, Al Nakheel For opening hours and additional information, call 06 558 0000 The low-cost airline offers Home Check-in options, as well as the Belt pick-up and delivery service, meaning passengers can head straight home or to their hotel when they arrive in Dubai and have their luggage delivered. The Home Check-in service is available for those on a flydubai flight departing from Dubai International Airport. Passengers will need to fill out a request form up to six hours before departure. An agent will meet them at a designated address, check in their luggage and hand over a boarding pass, as well as baggage tags. The fee depends on the number of bags, starting at Dh199 for one or two bags, excluding VAT. A Land and Leave service, starting at Dh249, allows passengers returning to Dubai to have their baggage collected and delivered to their home. A bundle option for Home Check-in and Land and Leave is also available, starting at Dh349. Both services can be booked via flydubai's website. – A version of this story was originally published on March 27, 2023
Khaleej Times
19-02-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Paralysed expat stuck in UAE with blood money debt set to return home after 32 years
A paralysed Filipino expat in Sharjah who spent over three decades stranded in the UAE due to an unpaid blood money debt is finally going home, thanks to intervention from the Philippine government and support from generous residents who stepped in after reading his story in Khaleej Times. Seventy-year-old Ernesto Arnel Tawat, who had been unable to return to the Philippines for 32 years, will soon be reunited with his homeland. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has stepped in to facilitate his return, with DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac personally assuring the family of full support during a meeting in Dubai last week. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Tawat's ordeal began in 2006 when a tragic accident left him with a blood money debt of Dh203,000. While he managed to pay Dh110,000 over the years, the remaining Dh93,000 kept him stuck in the UAE. His health deteriorated, leaving him paralysed on one side, while his family struggled to survive on their daughter Tina's modest income. After Khaleej Times highlighted his plight in December 2024, several residents came forward to help. Their efforts, combined with the Philippine government's intervention, ensured that all outstanding costs, including travel expenses, medical bills, and even financial assistance for his wife, Teresa, were covered. Tina thanked Khaleej Times for bringing their story to light. 'You opened a door for us that changed everything,' she said. Born and raised in the UAE, Tina has spent her entire life trying to keep her family afloat. Forced to drop out of university due to financial hardships, she took on various jobs to support her paralysed father and her mother, Teresa. In an earlier conversation with Khaleej Times, she shared how she had never known a life without struggle. 'I have been working since I was a teenager. I have lived in the UAE all my life, but every day has been about survival,' she had said. 'I couldn't even think about my own dreams because my father needed me.' Now, with the Philippine government stepping in, Tina can finally breathe. Along with covering travel and medical expenses, officials have assured her that Ernesto will receive long-term care upon arrival, and Teresa may even receive support to start a small food business in the Philippines. DMW officials confirmed that Ernesto and Teresa will be flying back within the next two weeks. 'My parents will receive further support in the Philippines. None of this would have been possible without your help,' said Tina.
