UAE News
Sharjah mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The National — Three days of mourning have been declared in Sharjah following the death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi. Sheikh Ahmed was the brother of Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Salem Al Qasimi, Wam reported. Sheikh Ahmed died on Tuesday morning, Wam said. Sharjah Ruler’s court… Sharjah mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi
UAE set to receive bulk of European visitors to GCC
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The UAE and Saudi Arabia continue to be the preferred GCC destinations for European visitors, as the region’s two top economies are on track to welcome 81 per cent of the projected business and leisure travellers by 2020, according to researcher Colliers International. “Historically, Europe and the GCC have enjoyed excellent travel and tourism links.… UAE set to receive bulk of European visitors to GCC
50 countries now accept UAE driving licences, including 20 Arab countries
Wednesday, April 4, 2018Holders of UAE driving licences can now use them to drive and hire cars in 50 overseas countries. Last September, only nine countries accepted a UAE licence for legal driving, but, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, they are now accepted in: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Syria,… 50 countries now accept UAE driving licences, including 20 Arab countries
First glimpse inside Dubai’s revamped QE2
Wednesday, April 4, 2018The historic ocean liner QE2 has been undergoing a major restoration at Port Rashid ahead of her opening as a floating hotel. And now we’ve finally got a long-awaited first look inside. Posts on the @qe2dubai social media channels have revealed one of the renovated rooms on board the famous liner. According the QE2 Story… First glimpse inside Dubai’s revamped QE2
ABU DHABI TOURISM ROADSHOW CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL THREE-CITY ROADSHOW TO CHINA
Monday, April 2, 2018A tourism delegation led by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) visited three major cities in China this month, to help raise awareness about the emirate as a holiday destination for Chinese travellers. The delegation, which included Etihad Airways, hotels, tour operators and attractions, visited capital city Beijing… ABU DHABI TOURISM ROADSHOW CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL THREE-CITY ROADSHOW TO CHINA
Bahrain makes biggest oil discovery since 1932
Monday, April 2, 2018The National — Bahrain, the smallest oil producer in the Arabian Gulf, has made an oil discovery off its west coast – the largest since the commodity was first discovered in the country in 1932. “The find represents the largest discovery of oil in the kingdom since 1932, when extraction started on Bahrain’s first oil… Bahrain makes biggest oil discovery since 1932
Sheikh Mohammed performs victory dance at Dubai World Cup (Video)
Monday, April 2, 2018The National — A shake here and a shimmy there, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, had a little bit of fun at Dubai World Cup. Sheikh Mohammed was seen doing a little jig on stage after Thunder Snow, from his Godolphin Stable, took the trophy on the big night at… Sheikh Mohammed performs victory dance at Dubai World Cup (Video)
Style Stakes at the Dubai World Cup 2018 (Photos)
Sunday, April 1, 2018Gulf News — The big winners of the Meydan Style Stakes on Saturday had the most stand-out, stunning outfits of the day. Dozens of fashion forward people participated in the annual event at the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup, at Apron Views of the at Meydan Racecourse. Following are the winners: Best dressed… Style Stakes at the Dubai World Cup 2018 (Photos)
FIFA names 36 referees and 63 assistants for World Cup
Sunday, April 1, 2018The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, representing 46 different countries, for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Preparations for the road to Russia kicked off in September 2014 not only for the 32 participating teams, but also for the initial group of 53 FIFA referee trios from around the… FIFA names 36 referees and 63 assistants for World Cup
Thunder Snow wins 2018 Dubai World Cup (Video)
Saturday, March 31, 2018The National — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, opened the 2018 Dubai World Cup. Tourists and residents swept into the venue in force to watch 118 horses compete in the cup’s nine races, and eye-up each other’s outfits. It’s been an incredible day of record-breaking racing at Meydan… Thunder Snow wins 2018 Dubai World Cup (Video)
