UAE News
UAE to help small businesses in Chechnya
17 Sep 2015
The authorities of the United Arab Emirates are planning to help the development of small business in Chechnya. The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Mohammed Al Nahyan, discussed this question yesterday during a visit to the pavilions of the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2015.
"The Sheikh confirmed his intention to continue to work on strengthening and expanding friendly ties between the Emirates and the... Read More
Iconic New York City eatery, Serendipity 3, to open in Dubai
17 Sep 2015
Al Tayer Group is set to launch the first two Serendipity 3 outlets in Dubai in December 2015, at Dubai Festival City and The City Walk, under an exclusive license covering the GCC. These will be the first operations outside of the U.S., of the famed establishment.
Serendipity 3 has been one of New York City's most beloved eateries for more than 60 years. Founded by Calvin Holt, Patch Caradine and Stephen Bruce, the name is defined as "...the art of making happy discoveries, or... Read More
Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee approves progress towards event delivery
17 Sep 2015
Al Hashemi’s update included a discussion on the latest enhancements to the Expo site master-plan
17 September, 2015
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Dubai: The Higher Preparatory Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Higher Preparatory Committee, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO of Emirates airline and Group, ahead of a series of key events this autumn, to discuss updates on the progress on the... Read More
Sharjah tourism concludes successful promotional tour of key markets in the Commonwealth of Independent States
17 Sep 2015
Road shows cover Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and AzerbaijanSharjah, September 16, 2015: In line with its ongoing efforts to promote the emirate of Sharjah as a leading family and cultural tourism destination, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) successfully concluded a promotional tour of the Commonwealth of Independent States, organised by the National Council for Tourism and Antiquities from September 7 to 11, 2015.
The tour featured road shows in Kazakhstan,... Read More
Abu Dhabi University launches Center of Excellence in Smart, Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Cities
16 Sep 2015
Abu Dhabi University has launched the Centre of Excellence in Smart, Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Cities, with a dedicated budget of AED 6 Million, to boost scientific and applied research agenda, and generate research outputs that contribute to the UAE’s national development.
The Centre will be the umbrella under which three research centers focused on sustainability will operate, which are the Research Center in Sustainable Built Environments, the Research Center in Sustainable... Read More
Non-oil merchandise trade through the ports of Abu Dhabi grows 15.7 percent in Q2, 2015
16 Sep 2015
The Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi, SCAD, today issued its quarterly report on non-oil merchandise trade through the ports of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for Q2 2015, to support decision makers and businesses with accurate and up to date statistics on the non-oil merchandise that entered or exited the territory of Abu Dhabi through the emirate’s ports (including air, sea and land ports) during the reference period, highlighting the relative importance of each component. The report data does not... Read More
Solar Power Pricing Now on Par with Fossil Fuel in UAE, Unlocking New Business Opportunities
16 Sep 2015
UAE solar power energy pricing is now on par with fossil fuels, unlocking new business opportunities across the public and private sectors, industry experts announced today.Solar photovoltaic module prices, as perhaps the best example of renewables’ new affordability vis-à-vis fossil fuels, have fallen by close to 75 percent since 2008, according to a recent ‘REmap 2030’ report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in conjunction with Masdar Institute and the UAE... Read More
Art Russe hosts first major Soviet art exhibition in Abu Dhabi
16 Sep 2015
Art Russe announces the first major exhibition of 20th Century Russian and Soviet Art in the United Arab Emirates.
This unique exhibition is being held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan – Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development. Opening in Abu Dhabi on October 7th at the prestigious Emirates Palace, which has previously displayed artists such as Pablo Picasso. The exhibition will introduce the audience to the artistic heritage of this... Read More
Smartworld joins hands with Keross, diversifies portfolio
16 Sep 2015
Dubai, September 16, 2015: Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai South joint venture company, has signed an agreement with Keross, a leading international provider of IT solutions, to provide the latter’s bouquet of cloud-based solutions across the UAE.
The agreement brings to the UAE market a high value-added offering, enabling companies across the region to avail of infrastructure and business processes as a single pervasive service backed by two trusted names, as... Read More
Eid Al Adha holidays for UAE public and private sectors announced
16 Sep 2015
Federal Authority for Human Resources and Labour Ministry announce Eid Al Adha holidays for UAE public and private sectors
Published: 15:18 September 15, 2015
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Abu Dhabi: Eid Al Adha holidays for employees of ministries and federal government departments will be from Wednesday, September 23, 2015 and work will resume on Sunday, September 27, 2015, according to a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.
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