UAE News
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches AED1.3 billion tourism plan for Dubai’s Hatta area
08 Nov 2016
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister of and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched an AED1.3 billion Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta area in the emirate of Dubai on Monday.
The plan aims to boost the area’s social and economic attractiveness as a world-class environmental tourist destination. It will cover three key areas, including economic and service sector, tourism and sports, and culture and education. A dedicated board will... Read More
Adipec opens with key presentations on strategies for new energy landscape
08 Nov 2016
WAM -- The largest ever Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec), opened today, marking the start of four days of high-level industry discussions that will shape policies and strategies for the new energy landscape.
The event was inaugurated by H.H Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Adipec... Read More
Tiffany & Co’s iconic blue lights up Burj Khalifa to celebrate a historic moment linking New York and Dubai!
07 Nov 2016
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai International Marine Club, attended Tiffany & Co. event entitled “Two Cities, One Night: New York in Dubai” that took place at The Pavilion Armani Hotel by Burj Khalifa on 2 November 2016.
Mr. Paul Malik, USA General Consul for Dubai and Mr. Marc Jacheet, Group Vice... Read More
The third annual Salon des Grandes Complications opens its doors at DIFC; runs up to 10th Nov.
07 Nov 2016
The third annual Salon des Grandes Complications opened its doors on Monday 7th November in the presence of H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Alan Marzo, Diplomatic Adviser to the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates. Taking place once again at DIFC, the highly anticipated watchmaking exhibition is open to the public until 10th November 2016.
The Salon offers a unique platform for world-class watchmakers and Middle Eastern... Read More
Meraas announces Dubai Arena; set to be the biggest venue for global events and live shows in the region
07 Nov 2016
Committed to creating and delivering unique experiences, Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced the ‘Dubai Arena’, a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena. Spanning an area of half a million square feet and with an approximate capacity of 20,000, the arena is set to enhance Dubai’s leisure and entertainment offering and become the ‘go to’ venue for large scale international music concerts, sporting events such as hockey and NBA as well as other entertainment events.
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DubaiSat-2 captures high-definition photos of new Dubai Water Canal full of water
07 Nov 2016
DubaiSat-2 detects the completion of construction on Dubai Water Canal
DubaiSat-2, owned and operated by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has captured a high definition photos of the Dubai Water Canal full of water. The photos show the new waterway flowing from Dubai Creek down towards the Arabian Gulf. The image also show the various facilities built to run along both banks of the canal and the areas surrounding it, which consist of residences, malls, hotels and... Read More
12th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge concludes with a 9-6 win for Zedan Polo
07 Nov 2016
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of the prestigious Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge concluded today with an 9-6 win for Zedan Polo. Their valiant opponents in this final were Habtoor Polo, headed up by Mohammed Al Habtoor.
HRH Princess Haya presented the impressive Cartier trophy to the Zedan team patrons Amr Zedan and... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed attends Agha Khan Award for Architecture ceremony at Al Ain’s iconic Jahili Fort
07 Nov 2016
WAM--Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended the Prince Agha Khan Award for Engineering and Architecture ceremony, which was held on Sunday evening, at Jahili Fort in Al Ain.
The ceremony was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin... Read More
Jafza participates in 19th ADIPEC to attract more oil and gas companies
07 Nov 2016
WAM -- Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), with its strong base of over 850 oil and gas powerhouses from 77 countries, is participating at the 19th edition of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), in a bid to attract more oil and gas companies.
The event, which begins tomorrow at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, is being held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and is organised by the Global Energy... Read More
MoFAIC Under-Secretary receives copy of Chinese Ambassador's credentials
07 Nov 2016
WAM -- Mohammed Mir Abdullah Al Raisi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, has received in his office at the ministry, a copy of the credentials of Ni Jian, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China.
Al Raisi wished the Chinese Ambassador success in his efforts to boost co-operation between the UAE and China.
The Ambassador of China expressed his satisfaction at representing his country in the UAE, citing the prestigious... Read More
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