UAE News
Dubai reinforces its position as home of Strongman
Wednesday, March 13, 2019WAM — Dubai Sports Council, DSC, in collaboration with the World’s Ultimate Strongman, has launched the WUS Incubator Programme – an innovative, intensive training programme to take athletes with potential and turn them into world beaters. Some of the biggest stars in strength sports are coming to Dubai to take part in a new initiative… Dubai reinforces its position as home of Strongman
Statement from flydubai on MAX aircraft
Wednesday, March 13, 2019Tuesday, March 12, 2019 — Following the directive issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) flydubai’s fleet of 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 2 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft have been grounded. flydubai is adjusting its schedule to minimise disruption to passengers and will operate flights with its fleet of Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft. … Statement from flydubai on MAX aircraft
The Lacoste Cocktail at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019Luxury lifestyle brand Lacoste, the official sponsor of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships 2019, held their annual cocktail reception on the 27th of February at the Lacoste Lounge located at the heart of the Dubai Tennis Village. The region’s top tier media and influencers were invited to a unique Lacoste event, the first one of its… The Lacoste Cocktail at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships 2019
SCTDA aims to increase tourism engagement in Russia after number of visitors to Sharjah exceeded 392,000 in 2018
Monday, March 11, 2019Amid an ever-growing number of Russian visitors to Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is further boosting its presence in Russia’s tourism sector following the surge in tourist arrivals to the emirate which reached 392, 691 in 2018. SCTDA is promoting the emirate’s leading attractions through its 20th year of participation at… SCTDA aims to increase tourism engagement in Russia after number of visitors to Sharjah exceeded 392,000 in 2018
Prime Minister and Crown Prince open Qasr Al Watan – Abu Dhabi’s new cultural landmark
Monday, March 11, 2019Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed opened Qasr Al Watan, the nation’s newest cultural landmark, in the Presidential Palace compound on Sunday. The Ruler of Dubai together with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, led the opening ceremony. Sheikh Mohammed stressed the UAE’s cultural… Prime Minister and Crown Prince open Qasr Al Watan – Abu Dhabi’s new cultural landmark
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces Dh5.8 billion investment plan for Northern Emirates
Thursday, March 7, 2019Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a Dh5.8 billion investment plan for new energy and water projects to serve the Northern Emirates. Sheikh Mohammed also approved the building of new water dams at a cost of Dh2.4 billion and the creation of a federal water network linking the Northern… Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces Dh5.8 billion investment plan for Northern Emirates
UAE, Russia accelerating cooperation
Thursday, March 7, 2019H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, 6th March deliberated prospects for consolidating relations between the two friendly countries. This came at a meeting held at the ministry’s premises in the UAE capital, which occasioned a review of the latest regional and… UAE, Russia accelerating cooperation
Sheikh Mohammed meets the men training to carry the UAE flag into space for the first time
Wednesday, March 6, 2019Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has met with two Emiratis who are training to carry the UAE flag into space for the first time. The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai welcomed Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Saif Al Neyadi to his palace in Zabeel during his weekly majlis. The pair were picked from among 4,022… Sheikh Mohammed meets the men training to carry the UAE flag into space for the first time
UAE public holidays for 2019 and 2020 announced by Cabinet
Wednesday, March 6, 2019Private sector workers will have the same number of holidays as government employees, the Government has announced. The UAE Cabinet issued a decree on Tuesday unifying the number of holiday days between the public and private sector. Previously, the public sector would enjoy more days off than private companies. The Cabinet also announced the public… UAE public holidays for 2019 and 2020 announced by Cabinet
Jaguar I-Pace is European car of the year
Wednesday, March 6, 2019The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize. The European Car of the Year jury comprises 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries, and the award recognises technical innovation, design, performance, efficiency… Jaguar I-Pace is European car of the year
