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HH Sheikh Mohammed attends launch of World Bank’s global education platform
14 Feb 2017
In the presence of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim has launched a global education platform that gathers annually during the World Government Summit, with the aim of supporting education worldwide, and support children education among many other objectives.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai was also present at... Read More
IMF enjoys a strong relationship with the UAE, says MD Christine Lagarde
14 Feb 2017
WAM - Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of her visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE): "It has been a great pleasure to visit the UAE again and engage with its leaders and people. During my visit, I met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu... Read More
UAE National Sports Day on 16th Feb. key to love and fraternity among its 200 nationalities
14 Feb 2017
WAM -- Several sports and public dignitaries as well as business leaders have voiced the importance of participation in the UAE National Sports Day, on 16th February, as it has shaped into a prominent event that showcases the true sense of national identity and opens the door for all people to contribute civilised images depicting the coherence of various community members.
The day is one of the key initiatives aimed at promoting love and fraternity between more than 200 nationalities... Read More
BMW 540i Sport Line at Abu Dhabi Motors
14 Feb 2017
Offered by BMW Abu Dhabi Motors, BMW’s biggest dealership in the world, the new luxury sedan is making its local sales debut in 540i Sport Line version, which brings a plethora of goodies. Aside from the Sport Line package, it features optional 20-inch BMW Individual two-tone V-Spoke wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires and a Shadow Line treatment for the window surrounds, for example.
BMW is slowly launching the new 5 Series around the world. The model is already available to order in... Read More
Svetlana Kuznetsova eyes 2017 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy
13 Feb 2017
After three finals appearances over thirteen years, tour veteran Svetlana Kuznetsova has set her sights on finally laying claim to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships trophy.
The 31 year old Russian has fallen just short on three occasions, finishing as runner-up to Justine Henin in 2004, Elena Dementieva in 2008 and Caroline Wozniacki in 2011. But the tour veteran is now playing her best tennis in years and after Wimbledon last year her efforts were rewarded with a return to the... Read More
2016 was a year of sustained growth for Etihad Airways
13 Feb 2017
Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products. The airline carried 18.5 million guests during the year, up six per cent on 2015.
The airline was also part of the evolution of Etihad Aviation Group, a wider aviation and tourism business which now also includes Etihad Airways Engineering; Airline Equity Partners; Etihad Airport Services and Hala Group. The formation... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed says Arab world should comprehend indicators for the future to regain past glory
13 Feb 2017
WAM - In order for the Arab civilisation to regain its past glories, the Arab world should begin by comprehending the indicators for the future, said Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Mohammed made the remarks today while addressing a panel of the World Government Summit, which was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE... Read More
MD of IMF Christine Lagarde stresses need for resilience and economic diversification at World Government Summit 2017
13 Feb 2017
WAM – A focus on resilience, which includes economic diversification, is key for governments to prepare themselves in these uncertain times, said Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, during a session attended by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum .
Leading a keynote conversation at a session entitled ‘Navigating a Shifting Global Landscape’ on the opening day of the fifth World... Read More
9th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 3-11 March to feature exciting sessions for children
12 Feb 2017
Thousands of students in the UAE will have the unique chance to meet some of the greatest authors in the world at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2017. The ninth edition of the Festival, to be held from 3-11 March has a vibrant programme for children aligned with the Festival theme for the year, ‘Journeys’.
More than 50 main programme sessions and workshops for children are scheduled at the home of the Festival, the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, featuring... Read More
2016 Sees 10.9% Visitor Growth in RAK
12 Feb 2017
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, has outlined its strategy for the remainder of this year following 10.9 per cent year-on-year growth of visitors to the emirate in 2016.
Hotels across the region’s fastest emerging tourism destination recorded a 10 per cent increase in occupancy throughout 2016, reporting an average of 71 per cent from January to December.... Read More
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