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A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed within months
Tuesday, April 11, 2017A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed “within months”. Covering an area of nearly 1.2 square kilometres — more than two times larger than Vatican City — Dubai Safari located at Al Warqa’a 5 aims to create the ideal habitat for wildlife. On Sunday, Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality,… A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed within months
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of UAE Agenda 2021
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the efficiency and success of the government is measured by it achievements and its ability to secure its goals on time. “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al… Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of UAE Agenda 2021
Hazza bin Zayed launches Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority talent development programme
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched the talent development programme of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, in co-operation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. The programme aims to explore emerging talent and develop their artistic skills while attracting a number of… Hazza bin Zayed launches Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority talent development programme
Arab countries produce 15.5 percent of world gas production
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — The Arab region now produces 15.5 percent of the world gas production, an increase of 11.8 percent from the year 1980’s levels, according to the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, (OAPEC). Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, quoted Engineer Wael Abdul Mo’ti, gas industries expert at the Technical Affairs Department, OAPEC, as saying that Arab… Arab countries produce 15.5 percent of world gas production
UAE’s transformation into a global cultural ecosystem did not happen overnight: Minister tells CultureSummit 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — The CultureSummit 2017, a gathering of delegations representing almost every country in the world, commenced on Sunday with a keynote address from Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, in which he highlighted that for the UAE, transformation into a global cultural ecosystem did not happen overnight. “This city… UAE’s transformation into a global cultural ecosystem did not happen overnight: Minister tells CultureSummit 2017
Amal Al Qubaisi discusses promotion of parliamentary co-operation with Russia
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council, FNC, discussed the promotion of co-operation and strategic partnerships between the UAE and Russia, with the delegation heads.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 136th Session of the General Assembly and the 200th Session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union,… Amal Al Qubaisi discusses promotion of parliamentary co-operation with Russia
Emirates bags World’s Best Airline in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline – Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World’s Best Airlines… Emirates bags World’s Best Airline in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2017
Expo 2020 Dubai opens door for Fragrance firms
Monday, April 10, 2017WAM — Manufacturers of Arabic perfumes, essential oils, bukhoor and other fragrances from across the GCC will have a unique global platform to showcase their talents by producing scents for Expo 2020 Dubai. The Expo on Sunday launched its search for producers of fragrances, from international brands to small, artisan producers in the Gulf, which… Expo 2020 Dubai opens door for Fragrance firms
Non-oil sector accounts for 69.5 percent of Abu Dhabi GDP
Monday, April 10, 2017The Abu Dhabi Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased, as per the current prices, by 6.00 percent during the 1st quarter of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015 on the back of an 8 percent rise in the added value of oil businesses and a 5.1 percent increase in non-oil businesses. This came in… Non-oil sector accounts for 69.5 percent of Abu Dhabi GDP
Israa and Miraj Holiday declared for UAE private sector
Monday, April 10, 2017WAM — The official holiday marking Israa and Miraj will be on Saturday, April 22nd, for all workers in private sector enterprises, institutions and companies in the country where Friday is the only weekly day off, while Sunday April 23rd will be the official holiday marking the Islamic occasion for those who have Fridays and Saturdays… Israa and Miraj Holiday declared for UAE private sector
