UAE News
Chandrayaan-2 Moon lander Vikram, lunar rover Pragyaan separate from orbiter
Monday, September 2, 2019Pragyaan and Vikram are finally on their way to the Moon. After a journey of around a month and a half, Chandrayaan-2 is just six days away from achieving the unachieved — landing a rover on near the south pole of the Moon, a feat unaccomplished by any other country. Praygyaan is Chandrayaan-2 six-wheeled rover… Chandrayaan-2 Moon lander Vikram, lunar rover Pragyaan separate from orbiter
UAE leaders congratulate Uzbekistani President on Independence Day
Sunday, September 1, 2019WAM — President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, which is observed on September 1st. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness… UAE leaders congratulate Uzbekistani President on Independence Day
Russian official praises UAE’s participation in Moscow Global Forum-City for Science and Education
Sunday, September 1, 2019WAM – Sergei Cheryomin, Head of Department for Foreign Economic Activity and International Relations, Moscow City Government, praised the UAE’s participation in the Moscow Global Forum-City for Science and Education, part of the Aqdar World Summit. The summit was held from 29th August to 1st Septemeber in Moscow under the theme, “Empowering Communities Globally: Experiences and… Russian official praises UAE’s participation in Moscow Global Forum-City for Science and Education
DEWA, Huawei hold summit on AI, digital transformation
Sunday, September 1, 2019WAM – The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, held a strategic summit with Huawei to increase cooperation on investments and to exchange the best global solutions, experiences, and practices in innovation, disruptive technologies, smart grids, digital transformation, automation, cloud platforms, and Artificial Intelligence, AI. The summit was attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing… DEWA, Huawei hold summit on AI, digital transformation
UFC 242: Want to attend the official weigh-in for Khabib Nurmagomedov-Dustin Poirier for free? (Video)
Thursday, August 29, 2019Entrance to next week’s official weigh-in for UFC 242 will be free to the public, although fans looking to attend will have to pre-book tickets online. Organisers confirmed on Thursday that those wishing to attend the Friday 6 event, which takes place at The Arena on Yas Island, would have to confirm their… UFC 242: Want to attend the official weigh-in for Khabib Nurmagomedov-Dustin Poirier for free? (Video)
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® at WAFI!
Thursday, August 29, 2019An amazing time is coming to WAFI and visitors will be able to practice, break real records in real time and get the chance to be ‘OFFICIALLY AMAZING’® . From 13 September – 23 November, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® will be at WAFI and people of all ages can enjoy all the action. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS®… GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® at WAFI!
Rostec is showing more than 250 pieces of modern technology at MAKS
Thursday, August 29, 2019State Corporation Rostec is showing new civil, military and special aviation equipment at the MAKS-2019 air show, which is held from August 27 to September 1 in Zhukovsky. Among those items are six new aircraft and helicopters, as well as communications equipment, electronic warfare equipment, aircraft systems, engines, and airfield equipment. The state corporation is… Rostec is showing more than 250 pieces of modern technology at MAKS
ADIHEX 2019 draws impressive turnout on opening day
Wednesday, August 28, 2019WAM – The17th Edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2019 was launched Tuesday with an impressive turnout on its opening day. The event is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of Emirates Falconers’ Club and will… ADIHEX 2019 draws impressive turnout on opening day
Pope Francis welcomes new UAE committee to promote tolerance and cooperation
Wednesday, August 28, 2019WAM – Pope Francis of the Catholic Church on Monday welcomed the UAE’s announcement of a Higher Committee to implement the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, which was signed by himself and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Dr Ahmed El Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. He also… Pope Francis welcomes new UAE committee to promote tolerance and cooperation
Revealed: What Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Masouri will take to space
Monday, August 26, 2019The UAE’s first Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will be rocketed to the International Space Station (ISS) at 5.56pm on September 25 to make the UAE the 19th country to visit the space station, officials announced on Monday, exactly 30 days before the much-awaited launch. Hazza will be on the ISS for an eight-day space… Revealed: What Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Masouri will take to space
