UAE News
Football fans spent around EUR 1.3 billion in Russia during World Cup 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018Sberbank analyzed usage of foreign credit cards in the European part of Russia during the FIFA World Cup 2018, taking into consideration all credit cards purchases, cash payments and currency conversions within Sberbank network. The outcome: Between 14 June and 16 July 2018, guests from abroad spent around EUR 1.3 billion in Russia. Fans spent… Football fans spent around EUR 1.3 billion in Russia during World Cup 2018
UAE humanitarian aid reaches to over 132,000 Yemenis in Hodeidah
Monday, July 23, 2018Since 20th June, the UAE has provided 18,943 food baskets in addition to 432 boxes of mineral water to protect public health and prevent any diseases caused by non-potable water distributed to 27 districts and areas in Hodeidah. A total of 132,601 Yemenis benefitted from the assistance including, 94,715 children and up to 19,000 women.… UAE humanitarian aid reaches to over 132,000 Yemenis in Hodeidah
UAE and China declare deep strategic partnership as state visit ends
Monday, July 23, 2018The UAE and China agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership on Saturday, issuing a joint declaration on the final day of President Xi Jinping’s state visit. A statement published by state news agency Wam said that mutual political trust has been enhanced, co-operation in areas of economy, trade and energy steadily expanded, and the… UAE and China declare deep strategic partnership as state visit ends
Save Gussy: cat abandoned at Abu Dhabi bus stop waits months for owners to return
Sunday, July 22, 2018A cat abandoned by his owners at an Abu Dhabi bus stop is still waiting for them to return, four months later. Gussy, as he has been called by the people who feed him, never leaves the area around the bench at the bus stop where he was left in Al Bateen near the Intercontinental… Save Gussy: cat abandoned at Abu Dhabi bus stop waits months for owners to return
Russian Soprano Aida Garifullina sparkled in Van Cleef & Arpels (Video)
Sunday, July 22, 2018Aida Garifullina stars in the sixth annual Bastille Day Concert at the feet of the Eiffel Tower in the Champ-de-Mars. This anticipated annual event sees Aida joined by some of the world’s finest artists including Patricia Petibon, Joyce DiDonato, Philippe Jaroussky, Mathias Goerne, Renaud Capuçon and Katia Buniatishvili. Aida have participated in the 14 July… Russian Soprano Aida Garifullina sparkled in Van Cleef & Arpels (Video)
Emaar to build Middle East’s Largest Chinatown at Dubai Creek Harbour
Saturday, July 21, 2018Emaar announced a landmark development that will further strengthen UAE-China relations, coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE. To honour Chinese expatriates in the UAE and further bolster business ties with China, Emaar will develop the Middle East’s largest Chinatown within the retail district of Dubai Creek Harbour,… Emaar to build Middle East’s Largest Chinatown at Dubai Creek Harbour
China, UAE upgrade partnership during Xi’s visit (Video)
Friday, July 20, 2018Chinese President Xi Jinping began his first trip abroad since being unanimously re-elected in a symbolic vote by the National People’s Congress in March. His first stop was the United Arab Emirates, continuing a theme of Chinese influence in the Middle East begun at last week’s China-Arab States Cooperation Forum (CASCF) in Beijing. Xi arrived… China, UAE upgrade partnership during Xi’s visit (Video)
Dubai to install new Salik road toll gate on Sheikh Zayed Road
Wednesday, July 18, 2018A new Salik gate will be installed on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road on October 23, the Roads and Transport Authority has confirmed. The launch of the new toll gate, on the road towards Abu Dhabi after Ibn Battuta Mall, is expected to ease traffic in Downtown Dubai. The seventh toll gate will generate hundreds of… Dubai to install new Salik road toll gate on Sheikh Zayed Road
UAE leaders hail ‘historic’ Chinese state visit by Xi Jinping
Wednesday, July 18, 2018The UAE will this week build on its economic, trade and cultural ties with China as it hosts president Xi Jinping and a senior delegation of ministers with a view to beginning a new phase of long-term, mutually beneficial, co-operation, its leaders said. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said: “We… UAE leaders hail ‘historic’ Chinese state visit by Xi Jinping
Russian Minister of Industry unveils the new GMIS portal
Wednesday, July 18, 2018WAM — As the one-year countdown begins to the second edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) – the pioneering cross-industry forum that aims to unify the world in shaping the future of manufacturing – an all new online portal has been officially launched by Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade of… Russian Minister of Industry unveils the new GMIS portal
