UAE News
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix most popular sporting event in UAE – survey
Sunday, December 6, 2015Three-quarters of residents say being a host nation makes them proud 6 December 2015 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been named the most familiar among the world sport events hosted by the UAE in a YouGov survey. The majority of the respondents in the survey backed the Arab country’s efforts to… Abu Dhabi Grand Prix most popular sporting event in UAE – survey
UAE adds 1,000 hotel rooms in November 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015Country accounts for 19 per cent of total rooms under construction in region 6 December 2015 More than 1,000 hotel rooms became active in the UAE in November 2015, as three global hotel brands entered the Dubai and Sharjah markets to benefit from the growth of tourism in the country. The hospitality sector in Dubai… UAE adds 1,000 hotel rooms in November 2015
UAE’s nuclear power plants partly completed – ENEC
Sunday, December 6, 2015Four reactors combined expected to meet nearly one-quarter of country’s electricity demand 6 December 2015 The UAE’s dream to generate electricity from nuclear power plants gathers pace as the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the entity responsible for implementing the country’s nuclear energy programme, completes several major construction milestones, according to state news agency WAM.… UAE’s nuclear power plants partly completed – ENEC
Emirates starts two-class A380 flights
Sunday, December 6, 2015The two-class A380 will have more economy seats, allowing the Dubai airline to boost capacity 6 December 2015 Emirates’ first two-class A380 enters commercial service from today on routes to Copenhagen and Bangkok as the economy-packed planes target high-volume routes. Passengers gazing out from Concourse A at Dubai International won’t be able to tell much… Emirates starts two-class A380 flights
Mohammed Bin Rashid Knowledge Award announced
Sunday, December 6, 2015The award shall be given in December of every year by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation WAM 6 December 2015 Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, the decree number 36 for 2015, establishing… Mohammed Bin Rashid Knowledge Award announced
UAE declares 2016 the Year of Reading
Sunday, December 6, 2015Khalifa declares 2016 the Year of Reading as Mohammad Bin Rashid instructs Cabinet to prepare framework 6 December WAM The UAE has declared 2016 as the Year of Reading to create a generation of book lovers and consolidate the country’s position as a global capital for knowledge and culture. President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin… UAE declares 2016 the Year of Reading
UAE pick up gold, 3 bronze medals at WAG 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015Mihai leads from the front as hosts make an impact in Canopy Piloting while in the Powered Aerobatics category Russian pilot Mikhail Mamistov occupied second place with a total of 10,232.87 6 December 2015 The UAE picked up their first medals on the sixth day of competition at the 2015 FAI World Air Games (WAG)… UAE pick up gold, 3 bronze medals at WAG 2015
UAE economy is strong, sustainable: Al Mansoori
Sunday, December 6, 2015Wam/Abu Dhabi 6 December 2015 Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, the Minister of Economy in the UAE said that the UAE has started reaping the fruits of its economy diversification policy. The policy was successful in moving the economy from its full dependence on a single sector, the oil sector, to depending on multiple sectors… UAE economy is strong, sustainable: Al Mansoori
Abu Dhabi-owned City Football Group sells 13% stake to Chinese investors
Sunday, December 6, 2015The group, which owns Manchester City FC, has sold the stake for $400m to a group led by China Media Capital Holdings and CITIC Capital 6 December 2015 City Football Group, which owns the Manchester City, New York and Melbourne City football clubs, has sold 13% of its stake to a consortium of Chinese investors…
We are people of peace but will fight evil with full force: Mohammad Bin Rashid
Tuesday, December 1, 2015UAE committed to principles of international law, seeks peaceful co-existence with neighbours, expand friendship with all and reject the use of force, or the threat of force, to resolve disputes and settle conflicts WAM 1 December 2015 On the occasion of the 44th National Day of the UAE, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al… We are people of peace but will fight evil with full force: Mohammad Bin Rashid
