UAE News
Russia Visa Application Centre launched in Dubai
Sunday, January 22, 2017In a move to enhance visa application services to travellers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Russia, VFS Global, in partnership with the Consulate General of the Russian Federation, launched the first Russia Visa Application Centre in the Middle East region, in Dubai. Services at this centre commenced from 22 January 2017. Residents of… Russia Visa Application Centre launched in Dubai
International artists to showcase their creations at Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival 1 – 7 March 2017
Sunday, January 22, 2017WAM–Artists shortlisted for the AED 2.3 million Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award will create and display their stunning 3D artworks at the Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival to be held in City Walk from 1 to 7 March 2017. The shortlist features an eclectic group of accomplished international 3D artists who bring diverse creative perspectives… International artists to showcase their creations at Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival 1 – 7 March 2017
TCA Abu Dhabi welcomes five new countries to UNESCO’s falconry file
Sunday, January 22, 2017WAM — After five years of falconry inscription, as a living human heritage, on the UNESCO’s representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) welcomed the registration of five more countries to the file, bringing the total members to 18 countries, and making it the… TCA Abu Dhabi welcomes five new countries to UNESCO’s falconry file
Centuries old Emirati housing fascinates visitors to Heritage Village in Global Village
Thursday, January 19, 2017WAM — The Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, HHC, has been attracting hundreds of visitors from around the world for the third year since the opening of the 21st season of Global Village in Dubai. Every evening, the Heritage Village comes alive in an exhibition of traditional Emirati hospitality in a quaint atmosphere where handcrafters… Centuries old Emirati housing fascinates visitors to Heritage Village in Global Village
Sheikha Lubna and Christian leaders from the Gulf visit Sir Bani Yas monastery
Thursday, January 19, 2017WAM — The UAE’s Minister of State for Tolerance, Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, and around 30 Christian leaders from the Gulf, yesterday visited the site of the early Christian monastery on Abu Dhabi’s western island of Sir Bani Yas. The visit was the first part of a day of discussions on ways in which Christian… Sheikha Lubna and Christian leaders from the Gulf visit Sir Bani Yas monastery
UN-Women Executive Board elects Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh to its 2017 Presidency
Thursday, January 19, 2017WAM — The UN Women Executive Board has elected Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, to the Presidency of the UN-Women Executive Board for 2017. The UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations will be representing the Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations during her presidency… UN-Women Executive Board elects Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh to its 2017 Presidency
Emirates wins UAE’s Best Brand status for second consecutive year
Wednesday, January 18, 2017WAM — Home-grown powerhouse, Emirates, is the most positively perceived brand in the UAE yet again, according to the 2016 BestBrand Rankings – released today by global market research company, YouGov. The 2016 Annual BestBrand Rankings, which launched across 24 countries globally, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, are compiled using the ‘Buzz’ score… Emirates wins UAE’s Best Brand status for second consecutive year
Dubai grew 2.7% in 2016, 3.1% growth expected in 2017: HH Sheikh Ahmed
Tuesday, January 17, 2017WAM — His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation, Chief Executive of the Emirates Group and Chairman of the Economic Development Committee in Dubai, said the economy of Dubai grew by 2.7% in real terms in 2016, despite declining oil prices, sluggish growth in developed as well as many…
HH Mansour bin Zayed says UAE keen to strengthen bilateral ties with Kazakhstan
Tuesday, January 17, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, affirmed on Tuesday the UAE’s desire to deepen its ties of friendship and co-operation with the Republic of Kazakhstan, which would help serve mutual interests. H.H. Sheikh Mansour was speaking at a meeting with a delegation from Kazakhstan,… HH Mansour bin Zayed says UAE keen to strengthen bilateral ties with Kazakhstan
Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmarks lit up in green during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017
Tuesday, January 17, 2017WAM — Abu Dhabi’s most prominent landmarks have been lit up in green this week to coincide with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016, ADSW, a global platform that addresses the interconnected challenges that affect the widespread acceleration and adoption of sustainable development and clean energy. It is the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle… Abu Dhabi’s iconic landmarks lit up in green during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017
