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21 deals worth over AED 4.41 billion signed on opening day of IDEX 2017
Monday, February 20, 2017His Excellency Brigadier-General Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, Official Spokesperson for the 13th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017), announced that 21 deals worth more than AED4.416 billion have been signed today at IDEX. 15 of the deals are with national companies and the remaining 6 with international companies. The deals were… 21 deals worth over AED 4.41 billion signed on opening day of IDEX 2017
China National Petroleum Corporation Awarded 8% Stake in ADCO Onshore Concession by ADNOC
Sunday, February 19, 2017Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), today, signed an agreement with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), awarding it an 8% interest in Abu Dhabi’s onshore oil concession. CNPC contributed a sign up bonus of AED 6.5 billion ($1.77 billion) to enter the concession. The onshore concession is operated by the Abu Dhabi Company for…
Made in UAE cost-effective weapons system SIHAM3 unveiled at Navdex 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017WAM — UAE company, Siham Al Khaleej Technology, SAKT, together with Leonardo, the Italian high-tech company in aerospace, defence and security and MBDA, jointly owned by Airbus Group, Bae Systems and Leonardo, have unveiled a new combined Anti-Air and Anti-Surface Weapon System, SIHAM3, a naval defence system, at Navdex 2017. The companies say that the… Made in UAE cost-effective weapons system SIHAM3 unveiled at Navdex 2017
Their Highnesses Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed open IDEX 2017
Sunday, February 19, 2017WAM — Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today opened the thirteenth edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2017,… Their Highnesses Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed open IDEX 2017
Action commences at 25th Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with Federer bidding his 8th Dubai title
Sunday, February 19, 2017Staged at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud, the action will commence today for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with the WTA Premier 5 event, followed on 27 February with the ATP 500 tournament offering a combined prize pool of US$5.2 million. Roger Federer has returned to the game fresh and with… Action commences at 25th Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with Federer bidding his 8th Dubai title
A Visionary Journey of Dubai
Sunday, February 19, 2017In fewer than three decades, Dubai has transformed itself from a regional centre to a global one. This success was not based on oil reserves, but on reserves of human talent, ingenuity and initiative inspired by visionary leadership. Based on the video ‘The Journey: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’ showing the transformation Dubai… A Visionary Journey of Dubai
Dubai Duty Free and WTA extend their Global Partnership
Sunday, February 19, 2017The WTA announced that Dubai Duty Free, the world’s leading airport retailer, has extended its longstanding global sponsorship of women’s tennis. Under the agreement, Dubai Duty Free continues as one of the WTA’s premier sponsors, with the partnership’s core elements designed to align Dubai Duty Free’s standing as the single largest airport duty free retailer… Dubai Duty Free and WTA extend their Global Partnership
14,500 participate in Dubai Cares, 8th annual Walk for Education
Sunday, February 19, 201714,500 members of the UAE community have joined the 8th annual Walk for Education, organized by Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to walk in solidarity with millions of children around the world who have limited or no access to education. Adults, children gathered for the popular community event to… 14,500 participate in Dubai Cares, 8th annual Walk for Education
UAE leads ME in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom
Sunday, February 19, 2017WAM — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) took the top spot in the Middle East and ranked 8th globally in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom, released by the US-based Heritage Foundation. The UAE made incredible progress compared with the 2016 Index, which came second in the Middle East and ranked 25th globally. The UAE… UAE leads ME in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom
City Walk is the vibrant venue for Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival from 1st to 7 March
Sunday, February 19, 2017WAM — City Walk, the urban living destination by Meraas, will transform into an ‘open air canvas’ for the world’s best 3D street artists to create stunning artworks during the Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival 2017. The high-end lifestyle destination, stretching over 10 million square feet, will provide a vibrant venue for artists to create… City Walk is the vibrant venue for Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival from 1st to 7 March
