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Study says UAE’s contributions to solar energy helped cut costs across the globe
Tuesday, January 31, 2017WAM – A Japanese study has said the UAE s support for renewable energy contributed to make solar energy cheap and it is now becoming cheaper to produce, with bid prices for solar and wind power projects in Europe and the Middle East dropping to levels comparable to coal-fired thermal power. The study, conducted by… Study says UAE’s contributions to solar energy helped cut costs across the globe
Passenger traffic at DWC climbed 84.5 per cent in 2016
Tuesday, January 31, 2017WAM — Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central, DWC, Dubai’s second international hub, witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 percent according to the traffic report issued by operator, Dubai Airports, today. DWC welcomed a total of 850,633 passengers in 2016, up 84.5 percent compared to 461,063 passengers recorded in 2015. During the fourth… Passenger traffic at DWC climbed 84.5 per cent in 2016
Dubai Parks and Resorts’ First Chinese New Year Celebration
Tuesday, January 31, 2017This year, guests can celebrate the Year of the Rooster at two of Dubai Parks and Resorts exciting theme parks. From now until February 5th, guests visiting MOTIONGATE™ Dubai during Chinese New Year will be treated to a vibrant dragon and lion dance performance, accompanied by live drum and cymbal musicians plus a parading Chinese… Dubai Parks and Resorts’ First Chinese New Year Celebration
DSF is a platform for ‘Year of Giving’ initiatives
Monday, January 30, 2017With the announcement of the ‘Year of Giving 2017’, many organizations have responded to the call of The President His Highness, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It started with the announcement of the UAE Food Bank by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler… DSF is a platform for ‘Year of Giving’ initiatives
Expo 2020 Dubai to award 47 construction contracts worth AED 11bn for 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017Expo 2020 Dubai will award 47 construction contracts worth AED 11 billion (3.0 billion USD) in 2017 as preparations for the first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia continue to gather pace. A further 98 non-construction contracts totalling more than AED 360 million (98 million USD) will also be distributed before… Expo 2020 Dubai to award 47 construction contracts worth AED 11bn for 2017
HH Mansour bin Zayed attends 28th Winter Universiade in Kazakhstan
Monday, January 30, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, attended on Sunday the opening of the 28th Winter Universiade in the Kazakh capital Almaty. Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has officially opened the Almaty 2017 Winter Universiade here tonight. Throughout the theatrical show, spectators were shown the… HH Mansour bin Zayed attends 28th Winter Universiade in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan President hosts banquet in honour of HH Mansour bin Zayed
Monday, January 30, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, attended on Sunday a dinner banquet hosted by Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Kazakh capital Almaty. The banquet was hosted in honour of Sheikh Mansour who is in Almaty to attend the opening of the 28th… Kazakhstan President hosts banquet in honour of HH Mansour bin Zayed
Citizens of the Russian Federation to get ‘visa on arrival’ in the UAE
Sunday, January 29, 2017WAM — Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has approved Cabinet Decree Number 24 for 2017 on granting citizens of the Russian Federation an entry visa at all entry points to the United Arab Emirates. The Decree states that citizens of the Russian Federation are… Citizens of the Russian Federation to get ‘visa on arrival’ in the UAE
Dubai Airports celebrates Chinese New Year with airlines and passengers
Sunday, January 29, 2017Dubai Airports and Chinese airlines that operate into Dubai International (DXB) celebrated Chinese New Year with passengers in fine style yesterday, by serving cake and showcasing Chinese culture with a traditional Dragon Dance in DXB’s Concourse D. “With 90 airlines serving over 240 destinations, Dubai International truly connects the world. Our goal is to engage… Dubai Airports celebrates Chinese New Year with airlines and passengers
Dubai celebrates Chinese New Year!
Sunday, January 29, 201726 January – 08 February 2017; Citywide events Dubai will usher in good luck and fortune during the traditional celebration of Chinese New Year with parades, fun activities and orient-inspired live entertainment. Sports enthusiasts can watch the exciting dragon boat races outdoors at Dubai Water Canal (27-28 Jan, 8am-5pm), while indoors at Dubai Mall, divers… Dubai celebrates Chinese New Year!
