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11th edition of ArtBus from 17 – 19 March, 2017 welcomes design proposals from UAE artists
Thursday, February 9, 2017The eleventh edition of ArtBus is welcoming design proposals from talented nationals and UAE-based artists, for this artistic initiative that will run in Dubai 17 – 19 March, 2017. Offering the opportunity to work with a unique exhibition format that will enable artists to reach a wide audience, the ArtBus initiative is held under the… 11th edition of ArtBus from 17 – 19 March, 2017 welcomes design proposals from UAE artists
Nakheel to move ahead with infrastructure work at Madinat Al Arab, Waterfront
Thursday, February 9, 2017Master developer Nakheel is moving ahead with infrastructure work at Madinat Al Arab, a 522 hectare site with 266 mixed-use land plots, located at Waterfront in Jebel Ali. Nakheel has appointed Dubai-based international consultants Dar Al Handasah for infrastructure design, engineering and site supervision services at Madinat Al Arab, which spans five zones. Infrastructure design… Nakheel to move ahead with infrastructure work at Madinat Al Arab, Waterfront
AED 403 billion of foreign investment in Dubai
Thursday, February 9, 2017In Dubai, foreign investment amount stood at AED 403 billion including 3 types of foreign investment in accordance with international standards adopted in this respect: FDI, portfolio investments and other investments. Arif Al Muhairi, Executive Director of Dubai statistics Center stated to Al Bayan that the results of Dubai Foreign Investment Survey for 2016 revealed… AED 403 billion of foreign investment in Dubai
14% growth in the number of Russian visitors to Dubai
Thursday, February 9, 2017Recovery in the value of the rouble in 2016 had led to 14 per cent growth in the number of Russian visitors last year bringing the total to 240,000. “The drivers include increasing supply, particularly from the mid-market segment and the continued lower purchasing power from key source markets [such as Russia and Europe],” said Helal…
MBRSC and AUS to launch nanosatellite Nayif-1 between 14 to 25 Feb. 2017
Wednesday, February 8, 2017The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have announced that the launch of the nanosatellite Nayif-1 will occur between the 14th and 25th February 2017, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, on board a PSLV-C37 rocket. Nayif-1 is expected to be launched on the morning of… MBRSC and AUS to launch nanosatellite Nayif-1 between 14 to 25 Feb. 2017
2017 is the Year of Islamic Solidarity in Azerbaijan
Wednesday, February 8, 2017The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has declared 2017 the Year of Islamic Solidarity in Azerbaijan. In the decree signed by the President of the country it is said that Azerbaijan has been one of the main centers of Islamic civilization for centuries. Azerbaijan has played a significant role in the spread… 2017 is the Year of Islamic Solidarity in Azerbaijan
World-renowned speaker will headline Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards ceremony
Wednesday, February 8, 2017Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that world-renowned motivational speaker, author and customer service expert Ron Kaufman will headline the closing ceremony for the 9th cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Award and the 1st edition of the MRM Business Innovation Award. During the ceremony, Kaufman will share his… World-renowned speaker will headline Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards ceremony
Dubai attracted a record 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016
Wednesday, February 8, 2017Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) released its annual visitor figures showing Dubai attracted 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016, recording a healthy five per cent (5%) increase over 2015, and an impressive 4-year CAGR of eight per cent (8%) (2012-2016) since His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President… Dubai attracted a record 14.9 million overnight visitors in 2016
High Flying Fun expected at Anantara’s second Annual Kite Festival
Wednesday, February 8, 2017After a big success of the inaugural event in February 2016 with over 250 participants, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts is looking forward to the return of its festival for February 2017. Two weeks prior to the event, almost 300 guests have registered for this year’s event. Promising a day filled with adventure and… High Flying Fun expected at Anantara’s second Annual Kite Festival
Humperdinck’s fully staged opera at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, February 8, 2017NSO Opera, under the umbrella of the NSO Symphony Orchestra will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s fully staged opera ‘Hansel & Gretel’ on 10 and 11 March at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi, a deliciously spine-tingling, musical fairytale opera that’s sure to thrill! The 45-piece NSO Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Andrew Berryman, will enthral all… Humperdinck’s fully staged opera at The National Theatre, Abu Dhabi
