UAE News
UAE pavilion at Beijing Horticultural Expo 2019 wins ‘Best Outdoor Park Award’
Sunday, October 13, 2019(WAM)Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Director-General of the National Media Council, NMC, praised the pavilion’s achievement, which reflects the belief of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan that agriculture is a cornerstone of sustainable development. Al Mansouri said that the UAE’s leadership is continuing to develop the country’s agricultural sector, in line with national… UAE pavilion at Beijing Horticultural Expo 2019 wins ‘Best Outdoor Park Award’
Putin’s landmark visit: Diplomatic success of decades-long relations between UAE and Russia
Saturday, October 12, 2019(WAM) — The United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation have forged a decades-long partnership predicated on mutual respect and definite objectives, leading to various successful outcomes. With President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming state visit to the UAE capital, WAM takes a look at how these two countries have built relations across multiple sectors over the… Putin’s landmark visit: Diplomatic success of decades-long relations between UAE and Russia
Vladimir Putin to begin visit to UAE next week
Saturday, October 12, 2019(WAM) — President Vladimir Putin of Russia will commence his official state visit to the UAE on Tuesday, 15th October. During the visit, the Russian President will hold talks with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The two sides… Vladimir Putin to begin visit to UAE next week
Meet Dubai’s Expo mascots
Thursday, October 10, 2019One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascots for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s greatest… Meet Dubai’s Expo mascots
Dubai Police and Kleindienst join forces to unveil the world’s first floating Smart Police Station
Thursday, October 10, 2019H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the world’s first floating Smart Police Station, at GITEX 2019. Dubai Police has partnered with the group behind the innovative Floating Seahorse Villa, Kleindienst, to reveal the world’s first floating Smart Police Station. The announcement was made… Dubai Police and Kleindienst join forces to unveil the world’s first floating Smart Police Station
Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri set for hero’s return on Saturday
Thursday, October 10, 2019Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will return to the UAE from Russia this weekend after captivating the Arab world with his historic flight to the International Space Station. The 35-year-old will touchdown from Moscow on Saturday and is expected to be greeted by his family and space officials. Reserve astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will return… Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri set for hero’s return on Saturday
Three new supercars join Dubai Ambulance
Wednesday, October 9, 2019Three new supercars have been added to Dubai Ambulance’s fleet, bringing the total number of race cars to eight. Khalifa Bin Drai, executive director of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) said the supercars include a Nissan GT, a Corvette and a Range Rover. The unveiling of the fast cars was made during the… Three new supercars join Dubai Ambulance
124-year-old Indian passenger stuns Abu Dhabi officials
Wednesday, October 9, 2019A passenger’s passport caused a stir with immigration officers at Abu Dhabi International Airport after it disclosed that the man’s age was 124. The passport, which was photographed and shared on social media much to the disbelief of residents, claimed that Swami Sivananda was born in the city of Kolkata in the West Bengal state of India on… 124-year-old Indian passenger stuns Abu Dhabi officials
Saudi Arabia says 24,000 tourists visited in 10 days
Wednesday, October 9, 2019Around 24,000 foreigners visited Saudi Arabia since a new tourist visa system went into effect in the kingdom on September 27, Saudi media reported on Tuesday. Visitors from China have topped the list with 7,391, followed by citizens of the UK and the US with 6,159 and 2,132 respectively, according to figures released by the… Saudi Arabia says 24,000 tourists visited in 10 days
Female Etihad pilots give rare view of A380 taking off for Paris (Video)
Tuesday, October 8, 2019It is a rare insight into what happens inside an Etihad jet during take-off. Footage posted online showed the checks, detail and awesome engineering that goes into getting an Airbus A380 off the ground. Posted by aviation website JustPlanes, the video shows an all-female crew with an Emirati first officer taking off flight EY037 on… Female Etihad pilots give rare view of A380 taking off for Paris (Video)
