UAE News
The 12th Edition of Art Dubai Opens Yesterday
Wednesday, March 21, 2018Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of Art Dubai – the fair’s most globally diverse to date – opens its doors to the public yesterday. Art Dubai 2018 welcoming a variety of exhibitors… The 12th Edition of Art Dubai Opens Yesterday
Art Dubai launches new Residency programme
Wednesday, March 21, 2018Throughout March, and in support of propelling the UAE onto the international stage as a leading hub for the arts, in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups launched by TECOM Group, which seeks to nurture ideas and businesses to their next phase of growth, has opened its doors to five international artists in collaboration… Art Dubai launches new Residency programme
Dubai ranked Middle East and Africa’s most liveable city for sixth year in a row
Tuesday, March 20, 2018The National — Dubai has, once again, been ranked as the city offering the best quality of life in the Middle East and Africa. The UAE’s most populous city ranks 74th globally in overall quality of living, making it the top city in the region for the sixth year in a row, according to consulting… Dubai ranked Middle East and Africa’s most liveable city for sixth year in a row
Famed ocean liner QE2 moves to Dubai drydock for ‘ship to hotel’ conversion work
Tuesday, March 20, 2018The National — The QE2 has been moved to Dubai Drydocks World in preparation for what is believed to be her launch as a floating hotel at Port Rashid. According to a post on the QE2 Story website, the famous ocean liner was towed to the drydock facility on Sunday by a number of tugboats… Famed ocean liner QE2 moves to Dubai drydock for ‘ship to hotel’ conversion work
Aldar and Emaar Properties enter into Dh30 billion strategic partnership
Tuesday, March 20, 2018The National — Aldar and Emaar Properties, the UAE’s two largest real estate developers, formed a strategic alliance on Tuesday to develop Dh30 billion worth of local and international projects, a sign of a maturing property market, according to analysts. The agreement, signed on Tuesday by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi… Aldar and Emaar Properties enter into Dh30 billion strategic partnership
Celebration of Novruz
Tuesday, March 20, 2018The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Novruz celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year. It occurs on or around the time of the March equinox. About 300 million people worldwide celebrate Novruz, with traditions and rituals particularly strong in the Caspian Sea and Black Sea regions, the Caucasus, Central… Celebration of Novruz
Dubai Police officers’ image has changed greatly
Monday, March 19, 2018The National — Dubai’s most senior security official has urged police to ensure they are the friendly and smiling face of law enforcement at all times – and preserve their tough side for hardened criminals. Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and head of General Security in Dubai, gave the speech… Dubai Police officers’ image has changed greatly
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to open first Dubai restaurant
Monday, March 19, 2018The National — Known at once by his trademark ponytail and for his creative dishes, chef Masaharu Morimoto will launch his first UAE restaurant, at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Dubai’s Business Bay, later this month. The celebrity chef, who won audiences over with his nerve-racking knife skills on the Iron Chef and Iron Chef… Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to open first Dubai restaurant
Adventure race to be held on Sir Bani Yas Island
Monday, March 19, 2018The National — A first-of-it’s kind adventure race will be held on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island. The Sir Bani Yas Challenge is set to be an annual event, with the inaugural race taking place on March 29. The race, which lasts for two days, involves a 10-kilometre run, 37km mountain bike route and… Adventure race to be held on Sir Bani Yas Island
The 12th Christie’s Middle East Auction to be hosted on Mar 22-23
Monday, March 19, 2018By holding its 22nd sale season in Dubai, Christie’s demonstrates its continuous support of the art auction market in the region, which was started by Christie’s 12 years ago. Last year Christie’s moved the October sale season to London to allow Middle Eastern art to be seen and appreciated by a wider international collector group.… The 12th Christie’s Middle East Auction to be hosted on Mar 22-23
