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Dubai’s public transport commuters can soon recharge NOL Cards through their smartphones!
27 Sep 2016
Public transport commuters in Dubai have much to rejoice as the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch an upgrade to the Public Transport App whereby they can recharge their card through their smartphones from October 2016.
As per the RTA Instagram:
RTA is gearing up for the launch of the final version of the Smart Fare project to the public in October this year. The new services will be added to the Public Transport App, and the smart services on the app will be... Read More
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber attends Chinese Embassy reception hosted by Lin Yado, Charge d’ Affaires
27 Sep 2016
WAM -- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, yesterday attended a reception hosted by Lin Yado, Charge d' Affaires at the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, on the occasion of the National Day of the People's Republic of China.
The ceremony was attended by Saeed Al Qamzi, Director of Visits Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mansour Al Mansouri, Acting Director-General of the National Media Council, heads of Arab and foreign... Read More
Ajman Ruler receives Chinese delegation from Hunan Province
27 Sep 2016
WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has received a delegation comprising investors and businessmen from the Hunan Province of the People's Republic of China.
Sheikh Humaid welcomed the Chinese delegation, urging the members of the delegation to promote their investment in Ajman, through the implementation of investment and commercial projects, especially in the field of renewable and clean energy technology.
The meeting... Read More
Dubai Culture to manage and operate upcoming Etihad Museum near historic Union House
27 Sep 2016
The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, announced today that it will manage and operate Etihad Museum, recently unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The Authority will manage the permanent and temporary exhibitions, education programmes and operations following the official inauguration ceremony by the end of 2016.
Etihad... Read More
Foreign Ministers of UAE and Uzbekistan met during UN General Assembly
27 Sep 2016
(WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation continued on Friday his meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
Sheikh Abdullah met separately with the foreign ministers; Ibrahim Ghandour of Sudan, Susana Malcorra of Argentina, Retno Marsudi of Indonesia, Peter Szijjarto of Hungary, Oldemiro Baloi of Mozambique, Abdulaziz Kamilov of Uzbekistan, Anifah Haji Aman of... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed visits EXPO 2020 site, expresses confidence in committee’s efforts to make event an unparalleled experience
27 Sep 2016
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has stressed the importance of respecting the execution scheduled and deadline related to the execution of infrastructure of the Expo 2020 site, to allow organisers ample time to put the final arrangements well in place before the arrival of exhibitors from more than 180 countries.
Sheikh Mohammed made these remarks during a tour of the Expo 2020 site near the Al Maktoum... Read More
Etihad Airways and Alitalia celebrate fashion at Milan Fashion Week
26 Sep 2016
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the official airline of the Milan Fashion Week, Milano Moda Donna. Together with its partner Alitalia, the airline welcomed guests at an exclusive welcome area at Piazza Gae Aulenti, the fashion hub of the prestigious event.
Well-known fashion illustrator Megan Hess lent her creative expression to the event, where she also drew portraits of the airlines' guests.
“Fashion is an ideal brand fit for Etihad Airways, sharing the... Read More
Marriott International’s tie-up with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide sees emergence of world’s largest hotel operator
26 Sep 2016
The tie-up between hospitality giants Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide sees the emergence of Marriott International as the world’s largest hotel operator.
At present, it is the largest hotel operator in the MENA region with 52,000 rooms and 58 properties with 17,000 rooms in the UAE.
The $13 billion acquisition of the Starwood group took place at the company’s flagship hotel in the Middle East, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on Friday and as per news... Read More
Mubadala partners with Abu Dhabi Tour
26 Sep 2016
Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, announced today its partnership with the Abu Dhabi Tour, which is scheduled to take place from October 20-23.
The partnership, which aims to encourage members of the UAE community to develop an interest in cycling and adopt an active lifestyle, includes cooperation on two community cycling competitions in each of Al Ain and Abu Dhabi, taking place in the lead-up to and after the Abu Dhabi... Read More
Emaar Hospitality Group unveils first iconic beachfront project in Dubai
26 Sep 2016
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, today unveiled the first and only beachfront resort property under its flagship Address hotel brand in Dubai – The Address Jumeirah Resort + Spa, The Address Residences Jumeirah Resort + Spa and The Residences Jumeirah Dubai, Managed by The Address.
The Address Hotels + Resorts will manage the 182 room hotel, serviced residences and residential apartments in the spectacularly designed... Read More
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