UAE News
Ministry of Community Development Supports 865 Families with Marriage Grants Worth AED 60 million in H1 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018The Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) supported 865 Emirati families with marriage grants over AED60 million in H1 2018. The Ministry’s mandate involves developing and implementing policies, legislation and initiatives that contribute to the formation of happy and stable families in a positive community environment. Since the enactment of the Federal Law No. (47) of… Ministry of Community Development Supports 865 Families with Marriage Grants Worth AED 60 million in H1 2018
First lake of liquid water discovered on Mars
Thursday, July 26, 2018AFP — A massive underground lake has been detected for the first time on Mars, raising the possibility that more water – and maybe even life – exists there, international astronomers said Wednesday. Located under a layer of Martian ice, the lake is about 12 miles (20 kilometers) wide, said the report led by Italian… First lake of liquid water discovered on Mars
Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack
Thursday, July 26, 2018Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that it was “temporarily halting” all oil shipments through the strategic Red Sea shipping lane of Bab Al-Mandeb after an attack on two big oil tankers by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Saudi energy minister Khalid Al-Falih said in a statement sent by his ministry that the Houthis had attacked two… Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opens its doors to public (Video)
Thursday, July 26, 2018Spanning 1.65 million square feet, the park features a total of 29 state-of-the-art rides, interactive family-friendly attractions and unique live entertainment across six fully immersive lands 24 July 2018: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi… Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opens its doors to public (Video)
Chinese tourists to Dubai more than double since 2014
Wednesday, July 25, 2018Figures released ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the UAE reveal importance of China as source market for Dubai visitors The number of Chinese tourists to Dubai have more than doubled in the past four years, according to new figures released on the eve of a visit by President Xi Jinping. Dubai Tourism… Chinese tourists to Dubai more than double since 2014
Emirates and flydubai come together to offer customers seamless travel options to Zagreb this winter
Wednesday, July 25, 2018Emirates and its partner airline flydubai announced that flights between Dubai and Zagreb in Croatia will be operated by flydubai from 2 December 2018 to 30 March 2019 after which flights will be operated by Emirates. The move will ensure that capacity is deployed to best serve customer demand by maximising the frequency for passengers… Emirates and flydubai come together to offer customers seamless travel options to Zagreb this winter
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
