UAE News
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
WETEX 2015 to showcase water, energy technologies
Sunday, April 12, 2015Event brings under its umbrella the Arab Oil and Gas Show Dubai: The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2015), which is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will showcase the latest technologies and solutions in water, energy, environment sustainability, oil and gas, and other related sectors, from April 21-23 at the Dubai International Convention… WETEX 2015 to showcase water, energy technologies
Mohammad approves Dubai Metro expansion to cover Expo 2020 site
Sunday, April 12, 2015Route 2020 will span 14.5km, include seven stations Dubai: Dubai Metro will be extended for 14.5 kilometres, branching out from Nakheel Harbour and Tower station to the Expo 2020 site near Al Maktoum International Airport, the Roads and Transport Authority has announced. The much anticipated extension of Dubai Metro’s Red Line has been approved by His Highness Shaikh… Mohammad approves Dubai Metro expansion to cover Expo 2020 site
Abu Dhabi’s new cruise terminal to open this year
Saturday, April 11, 2015Abu Dhabi’s new cruise terminal is set to become operational by the end of the year. The terminal will be capable of handling 2,500 passengers and three ships simultaneously. “Work is progressing in full swing and we are aiming for an end-of-2015 finish to coincide with home porting plans of Royal Caribbean to base one… Abu Dhabi’s new cruise terminal to open this year
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing win epic Leg 5
Saturday, April 11, 2015The Itajaí In-Port Race is scheduled for April 18 with the start of Leg 6 to Newport, USA on April 19. Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) — the emirate’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) — has established a seven point advantage at the top of the overall standings after winning… Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing win epic Leg 5
Sun shines bright on UAE tourism
Saturday, April 11, 2015The UAE tourism industry will continue to expand in 2015, with 7.6 per cent year-on-year growth in tourist arrivals and 9.3 per cent increase in tourism receipts, according to a report by Business Monitor International (BMI). “The outlook for UAE’s tourism sector looks bright. We expect strong growth in tourist arrivals, tourism receipts and hotel… Sun shines bright on UAE tourism
Dubai’s Ruler Endorses Dhs14bn Nakheel Projects
Friday, April 10, 2015The projects include a 12 million sq ft mixed used development in Deira Islands that will feature a massive mall with a glass dome. Dubai developer Nakheel is planning to underatke 23 million sq ft of new residential and leisure projects worth Dhs14 billion over the next three years, the company announced on Wednesday. The… Dubai’s Ruler Endorses Dhs14bn Nakheel Projects
Russia’s Anastasiya Nifontova the only female rider in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Wednesday, April 8, 2015Russia’s Anastasiya Nifontova was surprised to find that she is the only female rider in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. “I thought there would be other girls in this event but it looks like I am the only one,” Nifontova said. “It will be new experience on the bike and competing with an all-male field,… Russia’s Anastasiya Nifontova the only female rider in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
