UAE News
Sir Bani Yas to host offshore sailing race
Thursday, April 16, 2015The second Sir Bani Yas Offshore Race in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region, will be held from April 18th – 19th, the Tourism Development and Investment Company, TDIC, announced today. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the race, organised by the TDIC in partnership with Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, DOSC, will bring together… Sir Bani Yas to host offshore sailing race
UAE to host ‘National Roundtable of Financing and Investing in Green Economy Projects’ for 6th Green Economy Annual Conference
Thursday, April 16, 2015The UAE is set to host the sixth edition of the Green Economy Annual Conference under the title National Roundtable of Financing and Investing in Green Economy Projects on 25 May in Dubai. The conference is being organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water, in co-operation with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative… UAE to host ‘National Roundtable of Financing and Investing in Green Economy Projects’ for 6th Green Economy Annual Conference
Sheikh Mohammed asks UAE residents to name country’s Mars Probe
Thursday, April 16, 2015Dubai’s ruler asked residents to share their suggestions on Twitter via the hashtag Mars_Probe. The UAE’s VP, PM and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has asked all the country’s residents to suggest an Arabic name for the country’s first mission to Mars. The Gulf country plans to send its first unmanned probe… Sheikh Mohammed asks UAE residents to name country’s Mars Probe
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid named Cultural Personality of the Year
Thursday, April 16, 2015Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has been named Cultural Personality of the Year by the trustees of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. The award honours people for their contribution to the advancement of Arab culture and encourages work towards tolerance and the promotion of peace. It will be awarded next… Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid named Cultural Personality of the Year
Ski Dubai to hold naming contest for ‘King Penguin chick’
Tuesday, April 14, 2015A newborn penguin that opened its eyes on February 17 at Mall of the Emirates’ Ski Dubai – is looking for a name. Dubai — A newborn penguin that opened its eyes on February 17 at Mall of the Emirates’ Ski Dubai – is looking for a name. The new King Penguin chick is currently… Ski Dubai to hold naming contest for ‘King Penguin chick’
Shaikh Khalifa greets Uzbek President
Tuesday, April 14, 2015The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Wednesday, sent a congratulatory cable to the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov on his re-election. Similar cables were sent to President Karimov by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His… Shaikh Khalifa greets Uzbek President
Chalhoub Group, Marka And Jumeirah To Open In Dubai Design District
Tuesday, April 14, 2015Many global designers including Rami Al Ali, Furne One Amato and Michael Cinco are also establishing their presence in the project. Major regional, retail and hospitality firms such as Chalhoub Group, Marka and Jumeriah Group have confirmed spaces at the upcoming Dubai Design District (D3), its developer Tecom Investments has said. Global brands such as… Chalhoub Group, Marka And Jumeirah To Open In Dubai Design District
UAE pavilion at Milan promises visual feast
Tuesday, April 14, 2015Visitors to the UAE pavilion at the Milan Expo are in for a visual and cultural treat when the World Fair opens in the Italian city on May 1. Salem Al Ameri, UAE Expo 2015 commissioner general, told the UAE daily The National yesterday that the pavilion would tell the country’s story and how its… UAE pavilion at Milan promises visual feast
Expo 2020 Dubai marks 2,020 day countdown
Sunday, April 12, 20152,020 wishes by public for 2020 released to commemorate milestone Dubai – Expo 2020 Dubai officially marked the 2,020 day countdown to the opening of the iconic event with the releasing of 2,020 wishes made by the public into the Burj Lake at Downtown Dubai on Friday. Visitors were encouraged to write their hopes and dreams for Expo… Expo 2020 Dubai marks 2,020 day countdown
Dubai’s ICD Acquires Stakes In Three Hotels
Sunday, April 12, 2015Investment Corporation of Dubai, the investment vehicle of the Dubai government, has acquired stakes in three global hotel brands, a statement said. The fund’s latest acquisitions include the W Hotel in Washington D.C., a majority stake in the Mandarin Oriental in New York and a minority stake in the One&Only in Cape Town, South Africa.… Dubai’s ICD Acquires Stakes In Three Hotels
