UAE News
National Media Council launches “Walk to Give” initiative
Thursday, March 2, 2017WAM — Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of the National Media Council (NMC), launched the “Walk to Give” initiative at a Council board meeting held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Employees and workers from the media sector across the UAE are invited to take part in the… National Media Council launches “Walk to Give” initiative
UAE’s unveils first ‘Smartflower’ at Dubai Municipality HQ
Thursday, March 2, 2017WAM — Dubai Municipality on Wednesday unveiled the UAE’s first ‘Smartflower’ in front of Dubai Municipality Headquarters on Baniyas Road. The solar power generating flower, a first of its kind initiative in the region, was opened by Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, in the presence of Ahmed Bin Bayat, Vice Chairman and… UAE’s unveils first ‘Smartflower’ at Dubai Municipality HQ
Emaar unveils brand-new city lifestyle resort ‘Address Boulevard’ in Downtown Dubai
Wednesday, March 1, 2017Address Hotels + Resorts, the premium luxury hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, today unveiled its new city lifestyle resort, Address Boulevard. It adds to Emaar Hospitality Group’s impressive and growing portfolio of luxury hospitality venues that have redefined the hotel industry and set new benchmarks in service standards. Address Boulevard has 196 spacious rooms… Emaar unveils brand-new city lifestyle resort ‘Address Boulevard’ in Downtown Dubai
Crown Prince of Dubai tours 25th Dubai International Boat Show
Wednesday, March 1, 2017Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, toured today the 25th edition of Dubai International Boat Show at the Dubai International Marine Club. Sheikh Hamdan toured the show where some 350 exhibitors representing 27 countries, including from the UAE, are showcasing everything from super yachts and speed boats to jet… Crown Prince of Dubai tours 25th Dubai International Boat Show
PANERAI unveils watch collection dedicated to 35th America’s Cup at Dubai International Boat Show
Wednesday, March 1, 2017The Dubai international Boat show (DIBS) is set to hit a new milestone in the marine luxury world of the Middle East by celebrating 25 years of maritime excellence and displaying the finest in sailing and boating lifestyle. For the eighth consecutive year, PANERAI, the Florentine luxury sports watch brand, renews its partnership as the… PANERAI unveils watch collection dedicated to 35th America’s Cup at Dubai International Boat Show
Passenger traffic at DXB International hits all-time high of 8 million in January
Wednesday, March 1, 2017WAM — Dubai International has announced that monthly passenger traffic numbers in January reached 8 million, according to a report issued by operator, Dubai Airports, today. Passenger traffic rose 9.7 percent to 8,037,008 in January 2017, up from 7,327,637 in the same month in 2016. This follows DXB’s performance in 2016 during which the airport… Passenger traffic at DXB International hits all-time high of 8 million in January
Dubai Customs launches ‘Jawab service’ on social platforms
Wednesday, March 1, 2017WAM–Dubai Customs launched on Tuesday, “Jawab service,” upon the directives of the wise leadership to make Dubai the world’s smartest city. The new artificial intelligence communication service, which connects Dubai Customs with its clients through social media platforms, was inaugurated in the presence of Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs. The new service will… Dubai Customs launches ‘Jawab service’ on social platforms
RTA bars car rental companies from retaining renter’s passport or identity card
Wednesday, March 1, 2017WAM — The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has announced new stipulations for issuing permits for car rental business in Dubai. “No private documents relating to the renter shall be retained such as the passport or identity card,” said Nasir Al-Haj, Director of Commercial Transport Activities, RTA’s Licensing Agency. “The new conditions aim to improve… RTA bars car rental companies from retaining renter’s passport or identity card
Minister of Tolerance says UAE promotes social justice and human rights as cornerstone of national state-building
Wednesday, March 1, 2017WAM — The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the other founding fathers of the UAE sought to establish social justice and respect of human rights as the cornerstone of national state-building, protection of the social fabric as well as sustaining peace, security, stability and prosperity to serve all people regardless of faith,… Minister of Tolerance says UAE promotes social justice and human rights as cornerstone of national state-building
Emirates celebrates successful first year of world’s longest A380 non-stop route from Dubai to Auckland
Wednesday, March 1, 2017Upgrading the aircraft type to the double-decker A380 on its daily non-stop service connecting Dubai and Auckland was one of the key reasons for a successful first year on the route, the world’s longest A380 flight, says Emirates. Emirates today (1 March) celebrated 12 months on the non-stop route, flown firstly with a 266-seat Boeing… Emirates celebrates successful first year of world’s longest A380 non-stop route from Dubai to Auckland
