UAE News
London Array proves viability of large-scale renewable projects
Sunday, August 9, 2015Today marks the two-year anniversary of the inauguration and completion of London Array – the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The sophisticated, 630-megawatt wind power project – and Masdar’s largest international investment to date – continues to deliver clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom. Since its launch, London… London Array proves viability of large-scale renewable projects
Louvre Abu Dhabi keeps the public guessing
Sunday, August 9, 2015Immortal Figures must be the world’s shortest art exhibition! The three sculptures and one painting, though, on display at Manarat Al Saadiyat, offer a glimpse into the much-awaited museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi, in the national capital. The exhibition is part of Louvre Abu Dhabi Stories, which has revealed the permanent art collection at the Louvre… Louvre Abu Dhabi keeps the public guessing
Museum of the Future to boost nation’s innovation environment
Sunday, August 9, 2015Vice President and Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued the law number 19 for year 2015, setting up the museum of future, with the aim to boost the state’s innovation environment to keep pace with requirements of new generation to build… Museum of the Future to boost nation’s innovation environment
Making small changes at home could save energy and water
Thursday, August 6, 2015Did you know that if every Dubai resident set his or her home air-conditioning to 24 degrees Celsius, we could save Dh81 million per year in electricity generation costs that’s enough to power 11,000 homes for a year? This small step to change one’s decisions at home and in the office can also save approximately… Making small changes at home could save energy and water
Meydan launches Dubai project with world’s tallest residential tower
Thursday, August 6, 2015Dubai is the Gulf emirate known for extravagant projects. The developer Meydan has announced the launch of a new scheme known as Meydan One featuring a 711m-high tower, a huge new mall, the world’s largest indoor ski slope, a 25,000 sq meters indoor sports facility, the biggest dancing fountains in the world, a beach and… Meydan launches Dubai project with world’s tallest residential tower
Flydubai to begin flights from Al Maktoum International Airport
Wednesday, August 5, 2015Flydubai will begin operations at Dubai World Central (DWC) from October 25, the budget airline said on Tuesday, bolstering Dubai’s efforts to have carriers switch from the emirate’s busy main airport. Flydubai said it would serve destinations during the winter schedule from DWC’s Al Maktoum International Airport. It will become just the fifth passenger airline… Flydubai to begin flights from Al Maktoum International Airport
The complex task of building moving sand-dune walls at the UAE pavilion in Milan
Wednesday, August 5, 2015Hundreds of intricate panels expertly made by engineers and workers in a factory in southern China were fitted together perfectly to build the giant, dune-inspired structure that is attracting thousands of people at the Milan Expo. The sand-textured UAE pavilion walls were created using 330 moulds to replicate the patterns and ridges of dunes on… The complex task of building moving sand-dune walls at the UAE pavilion in Milan
MBRF launches new series of ‘Book in Minutes’ highlighting successful leadership styles
Wednesday, August 5, 2015Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) has introduced the new series in its ‘Book in Minutes’ initiative that put the spotlight on leadership styles and the power of positive thinking. Through ‘Book in Minutes,’ an ambitious initiative that aims to strengthen the culture of reading, MBRF presents Arabic summaries of some of the latest… MBRF launches new series of ‘Book in Minutes’ highlighting successful leadership styles
GITEX expands focus to diverse industry verticals
Wednesday, August 5, 2015With the potential global economic impact of Internet of Things-related technology and services anticipated to reach more than USD 11 trillion per year by 2025, developing economies such as those in the Middle East will contribute nearly half of the total value, according to a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute. Consequently, the 35thedition… GITEX expands focus to diverse industry verticals
Beijing selected as 2022 Winter Olympics host
Monday, August 3, 2015The International Olympics Committee selected Beijing as the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, lured by the guarantee of financial and organizational reliability of China. Beijing won the secret paper ballot of the IOC members 44-40, with one abstention, after the electronic voting system suffered a string of technical faults… Beijing selected as 2022 Winter Olympics host
