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The Big Spring Clearance Sale kicks off on Thursday 31 March at Dubai World Trade Centre
29 Mar 2016
Get up to 90 % off from over 50 top international brands at 3-day retail event upto 2 April 2016; Chance to win two daily prizes of AED 5,000 and Dodge Challenger on last day
The Big Spring Clearance Sale, a new retail event organized by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), kicks off on Thursday, 31 March with discounts up to 90 % from over 50 international brands.
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Longines timed the prestigious races of the Dubai World Cup
28 Mar 2016
Being the Official Timekeeper of all events organized by the Meydan Group, Longines is proud to have been timing the races of the Dubai World Cup. The Swiss watch brand is also glad to be the partner of a highlight of the day, the Dubai Sheema Classic presented by Longines. Andrea Atzeni, riding Postponed, won this Group 1 race open to thoroughbreds. The owner, trainer and jockey of the winning horse were each rewarded with a Longines watch by Walter von Känel, President of Longines.
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Maraya Art Centre presents an evening of Experimental Music & Sound Art with ‘Tse Tse Fly Middle East’
28 Mar 2016
First event of its kind to be held on Al Noor Island in Sharjah is Free to Attend and open to public
In association with the Maraya Art Centre, TseTse Fly Middle East will curate an evening of sound art and experimental music on Al Noor Island, Sharjah. The evening event will feature a selection of curated sound art with visuals that will be projected onto a screen on the island, followed by individual live sound art performances from members of the TseTse Fly artist collective.
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Dubai unveils new Expo 2020 logo
28 Mar 2016
The design is inspired by an archeological find
Dubai unveiled a new logo for the Expo 2020 event yesterday evening in a ceremony attended by UAE vice president and prime minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The new logo was inspired by an artefact found at the Saroug Al Hadeed archeological site, according to UAE minister of state for international cooperation and Expo 2020 Bureau director general Reem Al Hashemi.
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Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome is richest horse in history
28 Mar 2016
Racehorse California Chrome was crowned the winner of the 21st edition of the $10m Dubai World Cup on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse.
The super horse won with a time of 2:01.83 and became the richest in history, according to reports.
The winner’s share of $6m pushed California Chrome’s earnings to $12,532,650, state news agency WAM said. This placed it will ahead of the 2008 Dubai World Cup winner Curlin ($10,501,800).
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Major expansion planned for Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport
24 Mar 2016
Additional immigration and check-in counters hoped to ease traffic congestion
A massive new expansion plan has been announced for Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport which will enable the facility to handle up to 26.5 million passengers per year by 2025.
Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has appointed Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting to expand the Passenger Terminal Building at the airport.
The first phase of the extension will increase the built up... Read More
Mohammad Bin Zayed to visit Moscow today
24 Mar 2016
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will visit Moscow on Thursday. He is on an official visit to Russia.
Shaikh Mohammad will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations and ways to expand avenues of cooperation between both countries. The two leaders... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs 5bn humanitarian initiative
23 Mar 2016
The initiative will focus on sectors such as knowledge, innovation and education
A new major humanitarian initiative called Global Endowment Vision of Dubai was launched on Tuesday by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The initiative includes assets worth Dhs 5bn aimed towards the development of knowledge and future research and other social causes across the Arab region.
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HH Sheikh Mohammed visits Piaget booth during Art Dubai 2016
23 Mar 2016
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Piaget's booth during the 10th edition of Art Dubai 2016.
From March 16-19, 2016 during Art Dubai, Piaget invited visitors on a journey of discovery into its world, revealing the captivating association between audacity, celebrity, creativity, and fine craftsmanship through a specially curated collection of extraordinary pieces from both its patrimony and new creations. Through out the exhibit staged in partnership with the... Read More
8th edition of Emirates Classic Car Festival
21 Mar 2016
Celebrating automotive excellence, Downtown Dubai to host 8th edition of Emirates Classic Car Festival from March 24 to 27.
This year’s Emirates Classic Car Festival is largest and most exciting to date
Over 300 classic vehicles, dating from 1916 to 1986, will be on display
New ‘Concours d’Elegance’ category added to the award ceremony for 2016
Further additions to the Festival include live restorations, a photography exhibition and movie screenings on classic... Read More
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