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Solar Impulse 2 Makes History
Sunday, July 12, 2015Solar Impulse 2, the revolutionary solar-powered aircraft able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel, arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday at 19:57 UAE time after crossing the Pacific Ocean. The 118 hour 8,261km flight from Nagoya, Japan to Honolulu made history, as it was a feat that had never been accomplished… Solar Impulse 2 Makes History
Dubai Watch Week premieres this October
Sunday, July 12, 2015Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, in association with Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), announces the first annual Dubai Watch Week The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) in partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), today announced the inauguration of Dubai Watch Week (DWW), the first and largest… Dubai Watch Week premieres this October
First in region: Emirates ID wins UN Public Service Award
Thursday, July 9, 2015July 7, 2015 This makes the UAE the only country from the Middle East region to win an award in this segment. The Emirates Identity Authority has won the United Nations Public Service Award in the category of “Promoting Whole-of-Government Approaches in the Information Age.” This was in recognition of its accomplishments in the development… First in region: Emirates ID wins UN Public Service Award
21 projects worth over 2 billion dirhams planned for Dubai
Wednesday, July 8, 2015Dubai Municipality is planning to carry out 21 projects across the emirate worth more than Dh2 billion, Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said. Among the 21 projects is the Dubai Science Future Museum, announced earlier this year by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the… 21 projects worth over 2 billion dirhams planned for Dubai
New “Star Trek” movie to shoot scenes in Dubai
Wednesday, July 8, 2015The production team behind the latest sequel in the Star Trek franchise has confirmed part of the movie will be shot in Dubai later this year. ‘Star Trek Beyond’ – its reported name – is the 13th film of the Star Trek franchise and is the third since it was revived in 2009 with a… New “Star Trek” movie to shoot scenes in Dubai
Ramadan Night Market opens in Dubai
Wednesday, July 8, 2015Ramadan Night Market, the eagerly anticipated annual event opened at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Rashid Hall on Thursday. The annual shopping extravaganza was inaugurated by the Chief Guest H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development among throngs of shoppers, senior executives from DWTC, management of Sumansa Exhibitions – the organisers of… Ramadan Night Market opens in Dubai
Dubai Summer Surprises 2015 to begin on July 23
Monday, July 6, 2015Dubai Festival and Retails Establishment (DFRE), an arm of the Department of Commerce and Tourism Marketing, unveiled the calendar of events for the 45 days of celebration that promise family entertainment for all. Under an exciting slogan, ‘45 days Of Summer’, DSS 2015 is offering residents and visitors from around the world the opportunity to… Dubai Summer Surprises 2015 to begin on July 23
Zayed Humanitarian Work Day: a milestone in the history of the United Arab Emirates
Monday, July 6, 2015The United Arab Emirates is celebrating Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, which falls on the 19th day of Ramadan every year, in memory of the founder of the state, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who passed away on this day. This year’s celebration saw the launch of further vital and high-quality humanitarian and… Zayed Humanitarian Work Day: a milestone in the history of the United Arab Emirates
Solar energy to power bus stops in Dubai
Monday, July 6, 2015Solar energy will be used to power bus stops in areas where there is no direct access to electricity, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. As many as 400 new stops are being planned in the next phase, a significant portion of which will be air-conditioned. However, the air-conditioners will still be elusive… Solar energy to power bus stops in Dubai
Abu Dhabi’s Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid named best tall building in Middle East and Africa
Monday, July 6, 2015The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named Mohammed Bin Rashid Tower as the region’s best tall building this year. The 88-floor, 381 metre-high tower was built as part of the new World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi complex, which was completed last year by Arabian Constuction Company for the developer Aldar Properties. It… Abu Dhabi’s Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid named best tall building in Middle East and Africa
