UAE News
Islamic New Year on 2nd Oct. is holiday for private sector
Monday, September 26, 2016WAM — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has declared Sunday, October 2nd, 2016, an official paid holiday for all private sector employees in the UAE to celebrate the coming Islamic New Year, Al Hijri 1438. Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, made the announcement following provisions of Article… Untitled
RAK’s Russian visitor arrivals up 4.2% on last year
Monday, September 26, 2016Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), which develops the emirate’s tourism infrastructure and initiates its domestic and overseas promotions, strengthened its presence at this year’s Leisure Moscow trade fair amid an apparent bounce-back in Russian visitors to Ras Al Khaimah, as year-on-year arrival figures show a 4.2% increase in the first eight months of… Untitled
HH Shaikh Mohammed says partnership between public and private sectors key to achieving ‘Emirates Vision 2021’
Monday, September 26, 2016HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the UAE will continue to support businesses and attract more investments and professionals, which could help achieve the objectives of the ‘Emirates Vision 2021’. During his visit to Bloomberg’s headquarters in Dubai on Sunday,… Untitled
Dubai Tourism partners with four environmental entities in its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative
Monday, September 26, 2016WAM — Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is partnering with four locally-based environmental entities to begin its Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative, DSTI, aimed at positioning the emirate as one of the world’s leading sustainable tourism destinations. As part of the initiative, Dubai Tourism has signed separate Memorandums of Understanding with Etihad… Untitled
HH Sheikh Hamdan approves Cave and Glass House project in Quran Park
Monday, September 26, 2016WAM — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chairman of Dubai Municipality, has approved the Cave and Glass House project in the Quran Park at an estimated cost of AED100 million. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, “The approval of Sheikh Hamdan for this… Untitled
SCTDA participates in International Russian Travel Market, OTDYKH, Leisure 2016 Exhibition
Sunday, September 25, 2016WAM — Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, SCTDA, has concluded its participation at the International Russian Travel Market, OTDYKH, Leisure 2016 exhibition for the 14th time. The exhibition took place at the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from September 21st – 24th. The authority headed a delegation from Sharjah which included government departments from the… Untitled
Dubai Police launch smart app to combat human trafficking
Sunday, September 25, 2016WAM–Dubai Police have launched a smart app, the first of its kind in the region, to combat human trafficking through helping victims and monitoring these crimes. Brig. Dr. Mohammed Al Murr, Director-General of the General Directorate of Human Rights at Dubai Police, said that the service will help human trafficking victims to report, using the… Untitled
Leading Chinese artist Shi Dachan to showcase ink and calligraphy works in the UAE this week
Sunday, September 25, 2016For the first time in the UAE, leading artist Shi Dachan will be showcasing his ink paintings and calligraphic pieces at the Emirates Palace from the 29th of September to the 2nd of October 2016 and from the 5th to the 7th October at St. Regis Hotel, Dubai. Shi Dachan combines ink art, traditionally from… Untitled
A Long Weekend Is Around The Corner!
Sunday, September 25, 2016Eid al-Adha holidays in September seem so far away already and many of us in the UAE have returned to our daily work and life routines. However despite such a long time, we are again on the threshold of an upcoming public holiday. Starting Friday, September 30th, citizens and residents of the UAE can look… Untitled
Expo Centre Sharjah to host 41st MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from 27th Sept. to 1st Oct. 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016WAM – The Expo Centre Sharjah will host, with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the 41st edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery show from 27th Sept. to 1 Oct. under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Expo… Untitled
