UAE News
Line-up of more than 150 films at DIFF 2016 starting tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016Cinema lovers, acclaimed filmmakers and rising stars are descending on the UAE once again as the annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) opens its doors for a landmark 13th edition on December 7th. Over eight days, Dubai will come alive with all the magic of the movies as an eclectic selection of work from internationally… Line-up of more than 150 films at DIFF 2016 starting tomorrow!
4th China Trade Week takes place at Abu Dhabi from 5 – 7 Dec. 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016The premier event in Consumer and Home Appliances industry, China Trade Week Middle East is taking place from 5 – 7 Dec 2016 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC). now in its 4th year, the event features over 300 Chinese manufacturing companies to connect with local and regional sourcing, buying and purchasing professionals. It… 4th China Trade Week takes place at Abu Dhabi from 5 – 7 Dec. 2016
Emirates Palace sweeps top honour at WTA!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016WAM –Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi swept a top honour as the “World’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort” for the fourth year in a row. The Grand Final Gala Ceremony took place at the posh Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in the South Male Atoll and, in a vast sea of luxurious beach resorts in the… Emirates Palace sweeps top honour at WTA!
Dubai set to become UAE’s gateway to space
Tuesday, December 6, 2016WAM — Dubai is to build an AED 20 million first-of-its-kind scientific entertainment and tourism centre at Mushrif Park, as the Emirate becomes the gateway to the world of outer space. A project of Dubai Municipality, the Thuraya Astronomical Centre, one of the major planned tourist and educational projects, will cover the most prominent subjects… Dubai set to become UAE’s gateway to space
Dubai Miracle Garden receives world record for largest floral installation
Tuesday, December 6, 2016WAM — Dubai Miracle Garden has received a Guinness World Records certificate for building the world’s largest floral installation. Over 200 installation crew members worked for 180 days and a total of 144,000 hours to create the installation built in the shape of an Emirates A380. Abdel Naser Rahhal, Co-Founder and Creator of Dubai Miracle… Dubai Miracle Garden receives world record for largest floral installation
Film icon Samuel L. Jackson is recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at DIFF 2016
Monday, December 5, 2016American film icon Samuel L. Jackson, long-celebrated as one of cinema’s most talented and intuitive actors, will be the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). In recognition of his distinguished service to the film industry, Jackson is set to accept the accolade during the opening ceremony… Film icon Samuel L. Jackson is recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at DIFF 2016
Register on Dubai Volunteer App to give your community a hand
Monday, December 5, 2016WAM — On the eve of the International Volunteer Day (IVD), the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA) has issued a passionate appeal to individuals and companies to establish volunteerism as a common societal practice and a key contributor to national development. Themed: Global Applause – give volunteers a hand, the IVD, mandated by the UN… Register on Dubai Volunteer App to give your community a hand
Al Maryah Island Celebrates the Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland
Monday, December 5, 2016A world of entertainment and exciting festive attractions for family and friends awaits guests throughout the month of December on Al Maryah Island, as Abu Dhabi’s business and lifestyle destination transforms into a spectacular Winter Wonderland Al Maryah Island is the place to be this holiday season as Santa’s Grotto welcomes little ones and their… Al Maryah Island Celebrates the Holiday Season with Winter Wonderland
Dubai International Rally kicks off on 9 Dec
Monday, December 5, 2016WAM — The Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE, ATCUAE, the organisers of the Dubai International Rally, announced today that preparations for the revised event, taking place on Friday, 9th December, have reached the final stages. The event has been evolved into a Cross Country rally for the first time, and will be assessed… Dubai International Rally kicks off on 9 Dec
Now you can buy etickets to Global Village through a mobile app or on its website
Sunday, December 4, 2016Beat those long snaking queues to your favourite attraction Global Village by getting etickets through a mobile app or on the website of Global Village. At the entry visitors can scan their etickets. Entry tickets cost only AED15/ . Global Village runs until 8 April 2017. One of the must-visit, family-centric, open-air theme-park attractions in… Now you can buy etickets to Global Village through a mobile app or on its website
