UAE News
Commemorative Coins and Currency in honor of the Founding Father on the 47th National Day
Thursday, November 29, 2018H.E. Mubarak Rashid Al Mansouri, Governor of CBUAE, stated: “It is very important to commemorate the Zayed Centenary and recognise his essential contribution to the rise and progress of the UAE. H.E. also added: “These commemorative editions reflect the spirit of the UAE’s and highlight the people’s loyalty to its founding father.” The Central Bank… Commemorative Coins and Currency in honor of the Founding Father on the 47th National Day
CB UAE signs Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Wednesday, November 28, 2018The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an arrangement for sharing of supervisory information and enhancing of cooperation in the area of banking supervision. The MoU was signed by H.E Mohammed Ali bin Zayed, Deputy Governor… CB UAE signs Memorandum of Understanding with the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Emirates Skywards rolls out offer to fast track tier status
Wednesday, November 28, 2018Members of Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, can now achieve their next Emirates Skywards tier faster thanks to an exciting new offer to earn up to double Tier Miles on flights. The offer is valid for eligible tickets booked between 26 November and 03 December 2018 (both days… Emirates Skywards rolls out offer to fast track tier status
Touchdown on Mars! NASA’s InSight lands to peer inside the Red Planet (Video)
Monday, November 26, 2018After a six-month journey across hundreds of millions of miles of deep space, NASA’s InSight spacecraft—a mission nearly ten years and close to $1 billion in the making—landed successfully on the surface of Mars on Monday, touching down on the planet’s surface just a few minutes before 12:00 pm PT. In the final moments of… Touchdown on Mars! NASA’s InSight lands to peer inside the Red Planet (Video)
Russian media hails Dubai ruler’s act of kindness
Monday, November 26, 2018Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been hailed by Russian media after extending financial help to a tourist whose mother died during a family holiday in the emirate. Leading media outlets in Russia, including Interfax, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, Argumenty and Russia, carried the news and lauded Sheikh Mohammed’s act of kindness, state… Russian media hails Dubai ruler’s act of kindness
Emirates takes home five awards in one week ending with big win at the ULTRAs as “Best Airline in the World”
Monday, November 26, 2018Emirates made a clean sweep this week with award wins across multiple countries – from Russia and Belgium to the UAE – a testament to the airline’s consistent delivery of industry-leading travel experiences for its diverse customer base, and its commitment to investing in innovative products that will ensure its customers fly better. Emirates was… Emirates takes home five awards in one week ending with big win at the ULTRAs as “Best Airline in the World”
Sheikh Mohammed to pay Dh840,000 hospital bill of deceased Russian tourist
Saturday, November 24, 2018His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended financial help to a Russian woman whose mother died after a sudden cardiac arrest in Dubai during a family trip. All of the late woman’s medical expenses at a private hospital, which total Dh840,000,… Sheikh Mohammed to pay Dh840,000 hospital bill of deceased Russian tourist
Portland Tiara theft: Diamond crown described as ‘national treasure’ stolen
Saturday, November 24, 2018The priceless heirloom – made by Cartier in 1902 – was pinched along with a diamond brooch from the Portland Collection Gallery Police are hunting a gang of thieves who smashed into an armoured glass display case at a historic estate before fleeing with a priceless diamond tiara. The famous Portland Tiara – seen by… Portland Tiara theft: Diamond crown described as ‘national treasure’ stolen
Emirates Group announces half-year performance for 2018-19
Tuesday, November 20, 2018The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2018-19. The Group saw steady revenue growth compared to the same period last year, however profits were impacted by the significant rise in oil prices, and unfavourable currency movements in certain markets, amidst other challenges for the airline and travel industry. The Emirates Group revenue was AED… Emirates Group announces half-year performance for 2018-19
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chechen president
Tuesday, November 20, 2018Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held a Sea Palace Barza on Monday where he met with Chechen President, Ramzan Kadyrov, and delegates attending the Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities forum. At Qasr Al Bahr Majlis, Sheikh Mohamed and President Kadyrov… Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chechen president
