UAE News
UAE named partner country of Moscow Global Forum
Monday, July 8, 2019WAM – The UAE has been named as the partner country of Moscow Global Forum ‘City for Education’ set to take place in conjunction with Aqdar World Summit from the 29th August until 1st September 2019 in Russia. The organising committee of Aqdar World Summit announced the agenda of the summit themed ‘Global Empowerment of… UAE named partner country of Moscow Global Forum
Halal menu for first Emirati astronaut’s space mission is revealed
Monday, July 8, 2019In just over two months, the UAE’s first astronaut will be launched into space. Hazza Al Mansouri’s journey to the International Space Station will be gruelling and the surroundings unfamiliar, but the Emirati will not be without the comforts of home. Space Food Laboratory, a Russian company that produces astronaut food for mass consumption on… Halal menu for first Emirati astronaut’s space mission is revealed
Gucci unveils its first high jewellery collection
Monday, July 8, 2019Having given us all an obsession for kangaroo lined slippers, pre-dirtied trainers and artfully mismatched clothes, Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele has now just upped the ante. He’s opened the brand’s first boutique in the world’s most exclusive jewellery address, Place Vendome in Paris. As the man who turned geek into chic, Michele has now… Gucci unveils its first high jewellery collection
Mix, match and stack: Bvlgari debuts a collection of new signature bangles
Sunday, July 7, 2019This spring, Bvlgari infuses its joyful and bold spirit into a new range of bracelets. Known for breaking the conventions of jewelry design, the Roman Maison set the bar for creative and cutting-edge jewels. With its fresh bangle assortment, now Bvlgari invites women everywhere to play by their own rules, too, and express their personal… Mix, match and stack: Bvlgari debuts a collection of new signature bangles
Louvre Abu Dhabi announces major exhibitions for new season
Wednesday, July 3, 2019Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 2019-2020 season will launch in September and will include four exhibitions to explore how the arts have channelled and acted as a witness to society throughout history. It will be accompanied by live performances, world-renowned installations, music, poetry and family events. Commenting on the new season, Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu… Louvre Abu Dhabi announces major exhibitions for new season
Nasdaq Dubai, Samruk-Kazyna sign MoU
Wednesday, July 3, 2019WAM – Nasdaq Dubai and Samruk-Kazyna JSC today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to promote international awareness of investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explore market access. Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, and Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international financial exchange, will also work together to promote Islamic capital markets products and solutions and enhance… Nasdaq Dubai, Samruk-Kazyna sign MoU
Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee discusses consular cooperation in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, July 3, 2019WAM – The second meeting of the Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee was held today, to discuss ways of reinforcing consular cooperation between the UAE and Russia. The committee meeting was headed by Badr Al Awadhi, Director of Consular Affairs Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Volynkin Ivan, Director of the Consular… Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee discusses consular cooperation in Abu Dhabi
UAE denies ownership of weapons found in Libya
Tuesday, July 2, 2019WAM – The International Security Cooperation Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirms the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to the UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 on sanctions and arms embargo, denying the ownership of weapons found in Libya and reiterating the UAE’s commitment to fully cooperate with UN experts.… UAE denies ownership of weapons found in Libya
Emirati astronauts complete training at European Astronaut Centre in Germany
Tuesday, July 2, 2019WAM – The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, announced that Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi have completed their training at the European Astronaut Centre, EAC, of the European Space Agency, ESA, in Cologne, Germany. The training focused on the European unit, Columbus, onboard the International Space Station, ISS. Part of the training… Emirati astronauts complete training at European Astronaut Centre in Germany
Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant begins commercial operation
Tuesday, July 2, 2019On the eve of the United Nations Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting, set to begin on Sunday, the Emirates Water and Electricity Company announced that the 1,177 megawatt Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant has started commercial operation. The plant will offset the emirate’s C02 emissions by 1 million metric tons, effectively taking 200,000 cars off the… Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant begins commercial operation
