UAE News
Dubai World Trade Centre becomes a free zone
19 May 2015
Move is part of a new law and series of decrees issued by Shaikh Mohammad
Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) was established as a free zone on Monday as part of a new law and series of decrees issued by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai.
Law No (9) of 2015 establishes DWTC “as a free zone subject to supervision” of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTC), which was also... Read More
Dubai Parks and Resorts starts receiving rides and attractions components
18 May 2015
Over 100 rides and attractions are on their way to Dubai to provide thrills and entertainment for all
Dubai, UAE –18 May 2015: The industry’s top designers and consultants are hard at work on a range of attractions at Dubai Parks and Resorts, which is set to be the region’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination. Following the unveiling of a scale model of the resort earlier this month at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market, Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced further... Read More
New water taxi station opens in Palm Jumeirah
18 May 2015
RTA opens 34th marine station near Waldorf Astoria Hotel
May 18, 2015
Dubai: Expanding its reach in Gulf waters, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the 34th marine station in Dubai.
The newest station that caters only to water taxis is located near Waldorf Astoria Hotel at Palm Jumeirah.
Marine stations are lined up all along the shore of Dubai as well as Deira Creek and other water bodies in the city.
Some of the stations cater to all... Read More
Emirates expands its mobile footprint, launches an Android app
18 May 2015
May 18, 2015 — • The Emirates App now available on the world’s largest mobile platform
• Key milestone for Emirates as it continues its charge in the mobile app space
• Gives passengers more control over their travel experience
DUBAI, UAE, 18th May, 2015 – On the heels of the successful launch of its Apple Watch app, Emirates announced today the debut of the Emirates App for Android, the world’s largest mobile platform. With more than one hundred thousand monthly users... Read More
Gulf security is an essential part of the global stability: Mohammed bin Zayed
18 May 2015
(Wam) / 15 May 2015
Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed said that the international community, led by the United States, must realise that the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf is closely linked to the global security.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has stressed that the security of the Gulf region is an essential part of the global stability, given the region’s economic,... Read More
Public comments sought on nuclear regulatory guide
18 May 2015
(Wam) / 18 May 2015
The FANR drafted a revision to Regulatory Guide 001 for Content of Nuclear Facility Construction and Operating Licence Applications.
Abu Dhabi - The UAE Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) released a draft nuclear safety regulatory guide on Sunday and invited the public to review it and submit their feedback.
The FANR drafted a revision to Regulatory Guide 001 for Content of Nuclear Facility Construction and Operating Licence Applications... Read More
IT infrastructure spend to hit $3.5 billion
18 May 2015
18 May 2015
The server market will continue to lead IT infrastructure spending through 2018.
Dubai: IT infrastructure spending in the Middle East and Africa is forecast to reach $3.48 billion, a 0.9 per cent increase from 2014, according to Gartner.
IT infrastructure market includes storage, server, and enterprise networking equipment. The server market will continue to lead IT infrastructure spending through 2018.
“Due to continued low global oil prices, the... Read More
Dubai Chess marks 34th anniversary
18 May 2015
18 May 2015 The club was officially recognised as the chess governing body of Dubai on May 16, 1981.
The club was officially recognised as the chess governing body of Dubai on May 16, 1981, responsible for promoting the sport in the emirate and for training and developing Dubai’s top chess talents and official representatives to national and international competitions.
Dubai Chess and Culture Club ignited a nationwide frenzy in chess in the early 1980s following the... Read More
Zayed Sports City celebrates five years of expanding facilities and hosting international events in Abu Dhabi
18 May 2015
Venue set to host Mubadala World Tennis Championship and Women’s World Bowling Championship in 2015
Abu Dhabi, 18 May 2015: Zayed Sports City, the premier sports and entertainment venue in the United Arab Emirates, under the management of Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC), and part of the real estate and infrastructure portfolio of Mubadala Development Company, is celebrating five successful years of expanding facilities and delivering international events to Abu Dhabi.
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Russia comes alive at Taste of WAFI through the Yarmarka a la Russ!
18 May 2015
Traditional Soviet era life explored through a vivid spectrum of food, music, literature and crafts
The sights, sounds, smells and taste of traditional Russia come alive at WAFI Mall this May as the Yarmarka a la Russ recreates times gone by in a celebration of Russian flair on the last three Saturdays of May 2015 – falling on the 16th, 23rd and 30th of the month.
Yarmarka a la Russ captures the essence of a Russian fair, and recreates scenes from the Soviet era. At the same... Read More
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