UAE News
Dubai to build world’s first 3D printed office
24 May 2016
WAM -- Plans have been revealed today in Dubai for the world’s first fully functional 3D printed building, an ambitious move that will establish the UAE’s position as the global centre of technology in architecture, construction and design.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohamed Al Gergawi, Chairman of the UAE National Innovation Committee, said that the UAE aims to deploy the latest technologies to improve people’s lives and to develop its economy in line with the country’s National... Read More
IRENA celebrates first five years, looks ahead to next five
24 May 2016
WAM – Tonight at its headquarters in Masdar City, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) gathered Member State representatives, international stakeholders and local leaders to celebrate its fifth year of operations. Since its first Assembly, 80 additional countries have joined the Agency bringing its total membership to 148, with 28 more countries in the process of joining.
"The five years since the establishment of IRENA as a fully-fledged intergovernmental organisation... Read More
Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood themed park unveils its star studded attractions
23 May 2016
Experience the action, music, drama and more recreated from some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters!
Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the first of its kind Bollywood themed park in the world, and a part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to be the region’s largest integrated theme park destination on its opening in October 2016, today presented an exclusive preview and tour of the upcoming park at a press conference held at Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Hosting the event was Thomas Jellum, General... Read More
UAE trade delegation concludes fruitful visit to Hong Kong
23 May 2016
by Rasha Abu Baker HONG KONG, 21st May, 2016 (WAM) -- A high-profile UAE trade delegation, led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has concluded a two-day visit to Hong Kong, where they participated in a major summit and held meetings with key figures in the Hong Kong financial sector. The visit was part of the government s efforts to usher in a new era of economic and trade relations between the two sides.
On Wednesday, May 18th, the delegation participated in the... Read More
Expo 2020 to host International Planning Meeting
23 May 2016
(WAM) --- Expo 2020 Dubai will host its first International Planning Meeting (IPM), organised with the involvement of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for World Expos.
The two-day meeting, opening tomorrow, Monday, will bring together representatives of nations from around the world.
At this meeting, Expo 2020 Dubai will host government and diplomatic officials to highlight the benefits of participating in the World Expo, becoming part of a... Read More
14th Annual Global Communication Conference on Dugongs, Seagrass kicks off at Zayed University
23 May 2016
(WAM)-- The 14th annual Global Communication (GlobCom) Conference on Dugong and Seagrass kicked off today at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi campus under the theme: "Building Global Communication Networks for a Cause".
Professor Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, inaugurated the conference, which will run until Monday, to link students from around 16 universities from 16 countries in a competition to produce the best public relations strategy for a global task.... Read More
Dubai Municipality signs AED 1.8 billion contract for Dubai Conference Centre /Arena/
23 May 2016
(WAM) -- In accordance with the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has announced that it awarded the Dubai Conference Centre (Arena) project at a cost of AED 1.8 billion.
The announcement was made during a press conference organised by the department and attended by Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and Mohammed Al-Mashrom, the... Read More
Starwood expands presence in the UAE with the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ras Al Khaimah
17 May 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ras Al Khaimah with Hamarain Real Estate LLC. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the hotel will be Starwood’s first property in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the fourth Four Points by Sheraton in the United Arab Emirates.
“We look forward to working together with Hamarain Real Estate to introduce our first property in Ras Al Khaimah,” said Neil George, Senior... Read More
Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1
17 May 2016
Passenger traffic at DWC surges 79.8 per cent in Q1
Dubai, UAE – May 12, 2016 – Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central surged 79.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 according to the quarterly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.
Dubai’s second airport welcomed 257,813 passengers during the first three months of the year, an increase of 79.8 per cent compared to 143,374 in the corresponding period in 2015. The sharp increase in passenger traffic was... Read More
Emirates Airline offers Visa Checkout to book flight tickets
15 May 2016
Emirates Airline customers in 15 countries can now use Visa Checkout with any Visa debit or credit card or other branded cards to purchase Emirates travel products
Emirates Airline, the world’s largest international airline, will now offer Visa Checkout, the online checkout service by Visa (NYSE: V), a global payments technology company, allowing shoppers to pay with their cards online and on any device, with just a few clicks.
Visa Checkout is now available to Emirates... Read More
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