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Abu Dhabi Development Fund will participate in the VIII Astana Economic Forum
13 May 2015
Abu Dhabi Development Fund will participate in the VIII Astana Economic Forum
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates Kairat Lama Sharif handed over the official invitation to the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Development Fund (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi to attend the VIII Astana Economic Forum. The invitation has been accepted with gratitude.
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is a leading national entity to provide... Read More
Arabian oryx an index to health of environment
13 May 2015
Reintroduction of extinct oryx by breeding programme a miracle, official says
Abu Dhabi: “The Arabian oryx is not only a symbol of cultural heritage but it also helps the quality of our natural environment that immediately affects the lives of human beings,” a senior official told a leading daily.
Being a large herbivorous animal, the Arabian oryx indicates the health of the environment and the animal’s extinction in the past was an alarm bell on the state of the ecosystem, Dr... Read More
Jetman and sidekick tear up Dubai skies at breakneck speed
13 May 2015
(AFP) / 13 May 2015
“Yves’ and Vince’s flights over Dubai will help them further develop the Jetman wing and implement technological changes to advance their dream for human flight,” a statement from the organisers said.
Dubai: Two daredevil stuntmen have treated Dubai residents to a world-first aerial display, tearing through the skies above the Emirate at breakneck speed powered by jetpacks, organisers said Tuesday.
Swiss aviator Yves Rossy, who goes by the name... Read More
Carolina Herrera In Dubai
13 May 2015
Carolina Herrera and Carolina Herrera de Baez mark the launch of their fragrance, Herrera Confidential by a trip to Dubai
Designer Carolina Herrera and her daughter, Carolina Herrera de Baez will travel to Dubai for the launch of the most premium fragrance collection, Herrera Confidential.
Together, they will celebrate the collection at several events during their stay, including the official unveiling party at
One and Only Royal Mirage.
Dubai, selected... Read More
Media Zone Authority Delegation attends Cannes to promote Abu Dhabi as filming hub
13 May 2015
Abu Dhabi-UAE: 13 May 2015: A delegation from the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi will attend the Cannes Film Festival to promote the UAE capital as a filming and production hub. The world-renowned Festival, which screens new films of all genres from around the world, takes place from 13 – 24 May 2015 in the south of France.
The delegates from the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi are representing the capital’s film industry as well as twofour54, Abu Dhabi Film Commission and SANAD.... Read More
Russian Fair in Dubai
13 May 2015
Starting from coming Saturday May 16, 2015 Wafi City will host an exciting event – Russian Fair “The Yarmarka a la Russ”.
This cultural and entertainment event will showcase an exciting selection of offerings. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy free tasting of Russian cuisine, purchase famous novels of Russian literature and world-known Russian “Matreshka” dolls.
“The Yarmarka a la Russ” will be attended by “surprise visitors” Lenin and Stalin. And those looking for a... Read More
Announcements at ATM 2015 unveil continual enhancements to Dubai’s destination offering
12 May 2015
Announcements at ATM 2015 unveil continual enhancements to Dubai’s destination offering
A series of key announcements at this year’s Arabian Travel Market demonstrate strong continued growth in tourism within Dubai says Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism).
Issam Kazim CEO of Dubai Tourism said: “The scale, diversity and quality of what is to come clearly indicates the confidence that the industry has in Dubai – from both homegrown and international... Read More
325 Scientists from 34 countries Apply for UAE’s Rain Enhancement Program
12 May 2015
Dr Abdullah Al Mandoos: High level of interest reflects UAE’s global ambitions for rain enhancement science
Following the close of its initial deadline for research pre-proposals on April 16, the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science has announced that it has received an overwhelming response from interested scientists around the world.
In order to help arid and semi-arid countries increase their rainfall yields, the UAE is taking a global lead in promoting water... Read More
Mohammad honoured with Cultural Personality of the Year award
12 May 2015
Vice-President speaks about the UAE’s growth after accepting Cultural Personality of the Year award
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was honoured with the Cultural Personality of the Year award at a ceremony to present the Shaikh Zayed Book Awards in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
The Cultural Personality of the Year category is considered to be the most eminent of the Shaikh Zayed Book Awards... Read More
Dubai Festival City undergoing a Dh1.2b transformation
12 May 2015
First phase will see unveiling of new-look Festival Square with 25 new outlets
Dubai: The Dubai Festival City Mall is undergoing a Dh1.2 billion transformation that will make further use of its prime Dubai Creek side location and raise the mall’s retail and entertainment offerings. The multiphase expansion, expected to be complete by the second quarter of next year, will raise the gross leasable area to 2.4 million square feet (from 2.1 million square feet), add another ‘full-line... Read More
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