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Trump and Kim Jong-un handshake begins historic US-North Korea summit (Video)
Tuesday, June 12, 2018U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un concluded an extraordinary nuclear summit Tuesday with the U.S. president pledging unspecified “security guarantees” to the North and Kim recommitting to the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” They coupled the summit agreement with lofty promises by Trump to handle “a very dangerous problem” and Kim’s… Trump and Kim Jong-un handshake begins historic US-North Korea summit (Video)
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait agree $2.5bn aid package for Jordan
Monday, June 11, 2018A $2.5 billion aid package for Jordan has been agreed by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at a summit in Makkah. The agreement includes a direct payment to the Jordanian central bank, as well as the three nations acting as guarantors to the World Bank on Jordan’s behalf. Development projects in Jordan will be… UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait agree $2.5bn aid package for Jordan
HBO Orders First ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel
Sunday, June 10, 2018Hollywood Reporter — The future of the Game of Thrones franchise has become clearer, and that future lies firmly in the past. HBO is officially moving forward with a pilot order for a still-untitled Game of Thrones prequel, created by Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service) and George R. R. Martin – the author… HBO Orders First ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel
World’s largest coral reef park to be created off UAE coast
Sunday, June 10, 2018The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has signed an agreement to cultivate the largest coral reef garden in the world along the coast of Fujairah. The memorandum of understanding with the Fujairah Centre for Adventures will create the garden, expected to set a Guinness World Record, and provide a haven for biodiversity… World’s largest coral reef park to be created off UAE coast
Dubai Police organise the longest iftar table
Sunday, June 10, 2018Dubai Police have broken a Guinness World Record for organising the ‘longest iftar table’ in the world stretching 6km. More than 12,830 workers benefited from the longest iftar table, which was held in Dubai Industrial Park in Jebel Ali. The ‘longest iftar table’ initiative took 200 hours of preparation and provided 18,500 iftar meals with… Dubai Police organise the longest iftar table
Emirates to launch third daily service to Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport
Thursday, June 7, 2018DUBAI, U.A.E, 7th June 2018 – Emirates, the largest international airline in the world, today announced it will start a third daily service between Moscow’s Domodedovo (DME) Airport and Dubai, commencing on 25th October 2018. Emirates has been serving the Russian market since 1st July 2003 and already flies twice daily to Domodedovo on Airbus A380… Emirates to launch third daily service to Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport
First meeting of Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council takes place in Jeddah
Thursday, June 7, 2018The UAE and Saudi Arabia took significant steps on Wednesday to accelerate joint co-operation with the first meeting of the Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council in Jeddah. The council, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, met at… First meeting of Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council takes place in Jeddah
Zabeel House hotel opens on the banks of Dubai Creek
Thursday, June 7, 2018Zabeel House Al Seef, the second hotel of four in Jumeirah’s new ‘Upscale Casual’ collection is set to open this week. The hotel is located in the heart of Dubai Creek at the entrance to Al Seef, a new district developed by Meraas, that has 90 restaurants and 350 retail outlets. The location also allows… Zabeel House hotel opens on the banks of Dubai Creek
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed announces Dh50 billion stimulus for Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, June 6, 2018A massive Dh50 billion stimulus package for Abu Dhabi has been announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince. Officials have been given just 90 days to create a detailed execution plan for the package, which seeks to transform the ease of doing business, and bring lasting economic benefits to Emiratis, residents and investors.… Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed announces Dh50 billion stimulus for Abu Dhabi
First Mers virus case of 2018 detected in UAE
Wednesday, June 6, 2018A new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers-CoV) virus patient has been confirmed in the UAE, according to World Health Organization. The patient – a 78-year-old man – was suffering from fever, cough and shortness of breath since May 4 and was brought to hospital on May 13. He had recently travelled to Saudi Arabia and… First Mers virus case of 2018 detected in UAE
