UAE News
UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch: MeznSat set to launch by end of 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019WAM — The UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch have announced a joint agreement to launch MeznSat into orbit by the end of this year. The agreement was signed during the recent Global Space Congress in Abu Dhabi. MeznSat was developed by students from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Khalifa University. The… UAE Space Agency and Exolaunch: MeznSat set to launch by end of 2019
Four commercial ships subjected to sabotage operations near UAE territorial waters, no fatalities or injuries reported
Monday, May 13, 2019WAM – Four commercial ships were subjected to sabotage operations today, 12th May, near UAE territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of Fujairah, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MOFAIC, has announced. The Ministry said that the concerned authorities have taken all necessary measures, and are investigating the incident in cooperation… Four commercial ships subjected to sabotage operations near UAE territorial waters, no fatalities or injuries reported
Fujairah denies explosions at port
Sunday, May 12, 2019FUJAIRAH, 12th May, 2019 (WAM) — The Fujairah Media Office denied media reports that explosions took place at the Port of Fujairah this morning. The Office said in a statement, “The operations at the Port are going as normal.” It added, “Media outlets must be responsible and rely on official sources.”
Atlantis Aquaventure plans to become one of the world’s biggest waterparks
Sunday, May 12, 2019Atlantis Aquaventure will add a third, 34-metre tall tower with 12 slides to the park in the summer of 2020. The park currently has 20 rides spread across 17 hectares. The new ‘Trident Tower’ will a number of rides, including a 449-metre family adventure water coaster and a ‘flying saucer’ hybrid ride featuring patented sequential… Atlantis Aquaventure plans to become one of the world’s biggest waterparks
Huge version of ‘LOVE ME’ heart sculpture unveiled in Downtown Dubai (Video)
Thursday, May 9, 2019The artist’s three-dimensional, mirrored-steel ‘LOVE ME’ heart sculpture that first appeared in February last year to visitors to The Dubai Mall, has been recreated – but this time on much larger scale. The new ‘LOVE ME’ heart, the latest piece to be added to Emaar’s growing community art portfolio, is so big that it had… Huge version of ‘LOVE ME’ heart sculpture unveiled in Downtown Dubai (Video)
DUBAI SKY POD: Dubai’s futuristic Sky Pods transport system (Video)
Thursday, May 9, 2019Dubai is renowned for its blue-sky thinking, so it is no surprise that the emirate is planning to get another hi-tech venture off the ground. Sky Pods – a high-speed cable car-style transport system – is being tested by the Roads and Transport Authority in partnership with creators Skywatch Greentech. A new video gives travellers… DUBAI SKY POD: Dubai’s futuristic Sky Pods transport system (Video)
Ajman Free Zone extends its reach to more countries in middle Asia and East Europe
Wednesday, May 8, 2019Ajman Free Zone has signed a partnership deal with Ipravo, a Kazakhstan based business consultancy company to represent AFZ in some central Asia and East Europe countries. This is part of AFZ’s ambitious plans to promote its services in main markets across the world and attract more businesses by highlighting the myriad benefits of establishing… Ajman Free Zone extends its reach to more countries in middle Asia and East Europe
4.75 million visitors to Dubai in Q1 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019WAM — Dubai welcomed 4.75 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2019, posting an over two percent increase in tourism volumes compared to the same period last year according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Steadily picking up from a stable 2018 performance, Dubai’s tourism… 4.75 million visitors to Dubai in Q1 2019
Emirati astronauts get custom “Soyuz MS-15” seats
Wednesday, May 8, 2019WAM — A team of specialised engineers from the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos designed two custom Soyuz MS-15 seats for Emirati astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi, following the official announcement of the launch date of the first Arab and Emirati astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on 25 September,… Emirati astronauts get custom “Soyuz MS-15” seats
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome royal baby boy
Tuesday, May 7, 2019Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have welcomed their first child, a boy, the royal family confirmed on Monday. The new baby is Queen Elizabeth’s eighth great-grandchild and the seventh in line to the British throne. Kensington Palace said in a statement that Meghan went into labor early Monday morning. Harry… Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome royal baby boy
