UAE News
UAE Establishes Space Centre To Assist Mars Probe
21 Apr 2015
The new Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre will conduct outer space research and help build the UAE’s capabilities in outer space exploration
The UAE’s VP, PM and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued a decree to establish a space centre to assist the country’s mission to Mars, state news agency WAM reported.
The new Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre will conduct outer space research and support the UAE’s drive to advance in the sector, a statement said... Read More
Did you lose something in Dubai? There’s an app to track it
19 Apr 2015
People will soon be able to fast-track lost and found items by taking photographs and sending them to a smart application by the Dubai Police.
Dubai — People will soon be able to fast-track lost and found items by taking photographs and sending them to a smart application by the Dubai Police.
The police are set to launch the service following the... Read More
Dubai law to ensure safety of airspace
19 Apr 2015
New rules cover drones, laser beams, fireworks and other aviation hazards
Dubai: A new law to keep Dubai airspace free and clear of potential safety hazards has been issued by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Law No. 07 of 2015 on aviation safety in Dubai was issued yesterday to regulate, among other hazards, drone flights and keep Dubai’s airspace safe following a spate of airport disruptions... Read More
The meeting of Consul General of Azerbaijan with the heads of Jebel Ali Free Zone
19 Apr 2015
The meeting of Consul General of Azerbaijan with the heads of Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) was held on 13 of April, 2015. It was attended by Deputy Executive Director, Head of Sales, Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy President of JAFZA in the UAE and the European regions Tarig Sager bin Galayta and Deputy Chief of the European Region Abdulaziz Issa Reza. Consul General extended his gratitude for the organized meeting and discussed the prospects of cooperation between the agencies of Azerbaijan and... Read More
Sir Bani Yas to host offshore sailing race
16 Apr 2015
The second Sir Bani Yas Offshore Race in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region, will be held from April 18th – 19th, the Tourism Development and Investment Company, TDIC, announced today.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the race, organised by the TDIC in partnership with Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, DOSC, will bring together sailing enthusiasts from sailing clubs across the whole of the UAE in a non-stop race from Sir Bani Yas Island, the award winning nature and wildlife... Read More
UAE to host 'National Roundtable of Financing and Investing in Green Economy Projects' for 6th Green Economy Annual Conference
16 Apr 2015
The UAE is set to host the sixth edition of the Green Economy Annual Conference under the title National Roundtable of Financing and Investing in Green Economy Projects on 25 May in Dubai.
The conference is being organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water, in co-operation with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
The conference forms... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed asks UAE residents to name country’s Mars Probe
16 Apr 2015
Dubai’s ruler asked residents to share their suggestions on Twitter via the hashtag Mars_Probe.
The UAE’s VP, PM and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has asked all the country’s residents to suggest an Arabic name for the country’s first mission to Mars.
The Gulf country plans to send its first unmanned probe to Mars by 2021, becoming the Arab world’s first mission that has been conducted to explore outer space.
In a series of tweets, Sheikh Mohammed... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid named Cultural Personality of the Year
16 Apr 2015
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has been named Cultural Personality of the Year by the trustees of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award.
The award honours people for their contribution to the advancement of Arab culture and encourages work towards tolerance and the promotion of peace. It will be awarded next month.
The trustees said the award highlighted Sheikh Mohammed’s achievements in the field of cultural development.
Dr Ali bin Tamim, secretary... Read More
Ski Dubai to hold naming contest for 'King Penguin chick'
14 Apr 2015
A newborn penguin that opened its eyes on February 17 at Mall of the Emirates’ Ski Dubai – is looking for a name.
Dubai — A newborn penguin that opened its eyes on February 17 at Mall of the Emirates’ Ski Dubai – is looking for a name.
The new King Penguin chick is currently being looked after inside Ski Dubai’s penguin habitat. The chick is the offspring of proud parents Bubbles and Wall-E, two of Ski Dubai’s King Penguins.
Ski Dubai will be hosting a naming... Read More
Shaikh Khalifa greets Uzbek President
14 Apr 2015
The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Wednesday, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov on his re-election.
Similar cables were sent to President Karimov by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
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