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Russia and UAE sign visa-free travel agreement
Thursday, February 21, 2019On February 21 the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and Northern Emirates arranges a press conference. Its theme was the entry into force on February 17 of the Agreement between the Governments of the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates on the mutual waiver of visa requirements for citizens of the… Russia and UAE sign visa-free travel agreement
Boeing 787 Dreamliner breaks speed record thanks to powerful jet stream
Wednesday, February 20, 2019On Monday, a Boeing Dreamliner flying from Los Angeles to London stunned the aviation world when it reached speeds of 1,289 kilometres per hour, faster than the speed of sound. As the Virgin Atlantic plane flew over Pennsylvania, tailwinds caused by a powerful jet stream propelled the aircraft – which usually cruises around 901 kilometres… Boeing 787 Dreamliner breaks speed record thanks to powerful jet stream
IDEX 2019: Inside the blast-proof limo that keeps Putin safe (Video)
Wednesday, February 20, 2019The National — It can withstand bomb blasts, shots from a Dragunov sniper rifle and is impervious to chemical and gas attacks. Even cracks between doors – a vulnerability in other armoured vehicles – have been rigorously tested to make sure they can withstand heavy fire. But when you are making vehicles for image-conscious world… IDEX 2019: Inside the blast-proof limo that keeps Putin safe (Video)
UAE buys Russia’s Kornet, Pantsir missile systems
Tuesday, February 19, 2019The United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces have purchased Russia’s Kornet-EM anti-tank missile systems and Pantsir surface-to-air missile systems, UAE Brigadier General Mohammed Hassaini told TASS on Sunday. “The contract on Kornet-EM is to the tune of 146.92 mln dirham ($39.7 mln) and on Pantsir – more than 45 mln dirham ($12.1 mln),” he said speaking… UAE buys Russia’s Kornet, Pantsir missile systems
Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
Tuesday, February 19, 2019Largerfeld, who was the creative director of Chanel, missed his label’s Paris Fashion Week show in January because he was unable to attend. The designer died on Tuesday. A source at the fashion house later confirmed his death to Reuters. French fashion website Pure People reported that he died at the American Hospital in Paris after being… Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld dies aged 85
Ras Al Khaimah attracts over 1 million visitors in 2018 exceeding its three-year destination strategy goal
Monday, February 18, 2019Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority today announced its consolidated results for the full year of 2018. The authority launched its first three-year destination strategy in 2016 outlining the vision and mission for tourism in the emirate, with the goal of attracting 1 million visitors to Ras Al Khaimah by 2018. The emirate has exceeded… Ras Al Khaimah attracts over 1 million visitors in 2018 exceeding its three-year destination strategy goal
First UAE astronaut to blast off into space in September, Russian media reports
Monday, February 18, 2019The first UAE astronaut will blast off into space in September, according to Russian reports. State-owned news agency Sputnik reported that the rocket which will carry the pioneering Emirati will launch on September 25. A three-man crew will return to Earth on October 3 following eight days in space, rather than the 10 days that… First UAE astronaut to blast off into space in September, Russian media reports
Emiratis now granted visa on arrival in Russia
Monday, February 18, 2019UAE citizens can now obtain a visa on arrival in Russia as part of a growing partnership between the two countries. The change in policy, which came into force on Sunday, follows an agreement struck last July granting Russian passport holders a free 30-day visa on arrival in the UAE, with the option to extend… Emiratis now granted visa on arrival in Russia
IDEX 2019: UAE Rulers watch spectacular opening display
Monday, February 18, 2019The National — The UAE’s leaders and visiting heads of state watched a spectacular opening ceremony as Abu Dhabi’s annual defence show got under way on Sunday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces, were… IDEX 2019: UAE Rulers watch spectacular opening display
Sheikh Hamdan posts latest daredevil jetman video (Video)
Saturday, February 16, 2019The latest daredevil Jetman stunt to emerge on social media has been posted by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. Jetman Dubai, together with adventure sports company XDubai, is a collection of thrill-seekers who wear jet-propelled wings to perform adrenaline-fuelled feats around the world. Soaring through the skies like Marvel superhero Iron… Sheikh Hamdan posts latest daredevil jetman video (Video)
