UAE News
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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Ibn Battuta Mall reports record 213,000 visitors on National Day holidays
07 Dec 2016
Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai drew the biggest UAE National Day crowds in its history last weekend, with more than 213,000 visitors during the three-day holiday.
The world’s largest themed mall welcomed 50 per cent more visitors compared to the National Day holiday weekend in 2015, according to developer Nakheel.
Omar Khoory, Director of Nakheel Malls said: “Ibn Battuta has just celebrated one of its busiest weekends since opening in 2005. Our impressive line-up of live National... Read More
IMG Worlds opens newest theme park “IMG Worlds of Legends”
07 Dec 2016
IMG Worlds, Dubai-based owner and operator of the world’s largest indoor theme park, IMG Worlds of Adventure, announces the launch of its latest project, IMG Worlds of Legends.
With nine unique zones spread across over 2 million square feet, IMG Worlds of Legends will feature some of the most exciting and popular brands in the world, making it one of the biggest global licensing deals of its kind.
Attractions will include characters from global brands, such as:
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flydubai’s 100th batch of cabin crew members graduate
07 Dec 2016
WAM--flydubai announced it has the graduated 100th batch of certified Cabin Crew members from the flydubai Training Centre.
The batch of 27 candidates will join flydubai’s community of 1,650 Cabin Crew members who represent more than 100 nationalities.
The graduates of the training programme received their certificates from Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer for flydubai, Jilly Sims, senior vice president, In-Flight Services for flydubai and Carolyn O’Brien, flydubai’s... Read More
Line-up of more than 150 films at DIFF 2016 starting tomorrow!
06 Dec 2016
Cinema lovers, acclaimed filmmakers and rising stars are descending on the UAE once again as the annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opens its doors for a landmark 13th edition on December 7th. Over eight days, Dubai will come alive with all the magic of the movies as an eclectic selection of work from internationally acclaimed directors and actors, renowned regional filmmakers and budding local talent is screened across the city.
Since the Festival’s inception in 2004,... Read More
4th China Trade Week takes place at Abu Dhabi from 5 – 7 Dec. 2016
06 Dec 2016
The premier event in Consumer and Home Appliances industry, China Trade Week Middle East is taking place from 5 – 7 Dec 2016 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC). now in its 4th year, the event features over 300 Chinese manufacturing companies to connect with local and regional sourcing, buying and purchasing professionals. It showcases products across a variety of industries including arts and crafts, toys and gifts, print, packaging and plastic, power & energy, lighting,... Read More
Emirates Palace sweeps top honour at WTA!
06 Dec 2016
WAM --Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi swept a top honour as the "World’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort" for the fourth year in a row.
The Grand Final Gala Ceremony took place at the posh Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in the South Male Atoll and, in a vast sea of luxurious beach resorts in the Maldives, Abu Dhabi’s landmark resort has shown brightest amongst its competitors.
Commenting on the international recognition these honours bring to the hotel, Holger Schroth, General... Read More
Dubai set to become UAE’s gateway to space
06 Dec 2016
WAM -- Dubai is to build an AED 20 million first-of-its-kind scientific entertainment and tourism centre at Mushrif Park, as the Emirate becomes the gateway to the world of outer space.
A project of Dubai Municipality, the Thuraya Astronomical Centre, one of the major planned tourist and educational projects, will cover the most prominent subjects related to astronomy and will be a centre for observing various astronomical phenomena.
The project is designed as an educational... Read More
Dubai Miracle Garden receives world record for largest floral installation
06 Dec 2016
WAM -- Dubai Miracle Garden has received a Guinness World Records certificate for building the world’s largest floral installation. Over 200 installation crew members worked for 180 days and a total of 144,000 hours to create the installation built in the shape of an Emirates A380.
Abdel Naser Rahhal, Co-Founder and Creator of Dubai Miracle Garden, received the certificate from the international committee of the Guinness World Records at a ceremony held at the Dubai Miracle Garden on... Read More
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