UAE News
Shanshan Feng wins the 2016 OMEGA Dubai Ladies Masters for third consecutive time!
12 Dec 2016
For the third year in a row, and the fourth time in her career, OMEGA brand ambassador Shanshan Feng has won the 2016 OMEGA Dubai Ladies Masters.
Beating her nearest rivals with precision and poise, Feng further established her reputation in the Dubai tournament, which is one of the most popular on the Ladies European Tour.
The tournament was played on one of the city’s renowned course - The Majlis – and was held under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife... Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness at the OMEGA Dubai Ladies Masters 2016
12 Dec 2016
The green fairways of the Emirates Golf Club were awash with pink as players, officials and both OMEGA brand ambassadors wore the colour in support of Breast Cancer Awareness at the OMEGA Dubai Ladies Masters (ODLM) in the UAE.
As eight-time title sponsor of the OMEGA Dubai Ladies Masters, OMEGA displayed its commitment to its long standing support of women and women in sport during the special “Pink Day” during the second round of the tournament.
The ODLM is the final stage... Read More
Olga Kurylenko presents 5th IWC Filmmaker Award to Abdullah Hassan Ahmed from the UAE at DIFF 2016
12 Dec 2016
Actress Olga Kurylenko presented the fifth IWC Filmmaker Award to Abdullah Hassan Ahmed from the United Arab Emirates for his project “Sunrise” during the IWC “For The Love of Cinema” gala event at the One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. The winner also received a grant of USD 100,000 for his project and an exclusive Portugieser Automatic (Ref. IW500704) from the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer at the 13th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF).
“Every year, we... Read More
Inaugural edition of Royal Bridges hailed a resounding success
08 Dec 2016
The inaugural edition of Royal Bridges-- a global artistic movement comprising of artist members from royal lineage-- made history in Dubai at the Ritz Carlton, DIFC on the 29th-30th of November, 2016. Hailed a resounding success, the event collectively saw the attendance and support of over 30 royals, princely, and noble houses from Europe, Middle East, Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Concluding the series of events, on the 30th of November, Royal Bridges—in collaboration with Christie’s... Read More
Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection witnesses grand opening on Dubai Water Canal!
08 Dec 2016
Al Habtoor Group Founding Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor officially inaugurated the Al Habtoor City, Hotel Collection along with Marriott International at a grand opening VIP event on Wednesday 6 December. The much-anticipated hospitality, entertainment and residential complex, comprises of three prominent five-star luxury hotel brands, Dubai’s first-ever St. Regis Dubai, the UAE’s first W Hotel and the Middle East’s largest Westin Hotel. The historical opening ceremony marked the first... Read More
Etihad Museum to open to the public on 7th Jan. 2017
08 Dec 2016
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced that the Etihad Museum, will open its doors to the general public on 7th January 2017. As the Museum is currently welcoming senior officials and VIP delegations only.
This follows the recent official inauguration of the museum on the 2nd of December 2016 during the UAE’s forty-fifth National Day in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al... Read More
2016 Dubai International Rally kicks off today at Bab Al Shams!
08 Dec 2016
WAM -- The 2016 Dubai International Rally, running for the first time under its new format as a Cross Country Baja Rally, will feature a bumper entry list of over 70 cars, buggies, motorcycles and Quads.
The 2016 Dubai International Rally is organised by the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), and is being staged as a candidate event for the 2017 FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies. The event has already secured a place in the 2017 FIM Baja World Cup.
The... Read More
4th Sharjah World Music Festival from 6 – 14 Jan. 2017 to welcome 24 stars from 13 countries
08 Dec 2016
WAM - The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in celebration of the best Arabic and Western musicians and bands from 13 countries.
Organised by Furat Qaddouri Music Centre and sponsored by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the festival’s concerts will take place at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Masrah Al Qasba- Theatre, and The Flag Island theatre, and Outdoor events will take place at Al Majaz Waterfront and Al Qasba.... Read More
Movie magic unleashes from today at 13th DIFF!
07 Dec 2016
The 13th Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today unveiled its full line-up of 156 films from 55 countries alongside a diverse industry programme for filmmakers and executives at the Dubai Film Market (DFM), a strong competition and a rich slate of Special Presentations, Red Carpet Galas and exciting community events.
The Festival, which... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed chairs UAE delegation at 37th GCC Summit
07 Dec 2016
WAM--Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chaired the UAE delegation during the 37th Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States (GCC), which started on Tuesday afternoon.
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