UAE News
Dubai’s meteoric rise and its horseracing heritage
Tuesday, March 10, 2015An exhibition which explores the shared development story of Dubai and its horseracing heritage has opened to the public at Meydan Racecourse Dubai. First showcased to Newmarket racegoers at the 2014 Dubai Future Champions Day, the special exhibition comes to the emirate ahead of the spectacular season-ending Dubai World Cup. Celebrating its 20th running, the… Untitled
Border agencies strive for speedy and seamless travel services
Tuesday, March 10, 2015Future of Borders International Conference to be hosted by General Director of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA-Dubai) from March 11 to 12 Dubai, March 4, 2015: Through a mix of updated regulations, procedural changes and deployment of technology and solutions, borders control agencies around the world are grappling with the rapid changes in the traveller’s… Untitled
Solar Impulse 2 takes off from Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, March 10, 2015Swiss explorers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg launch their attempt at flying Round-The-World in a solar-powered airplane. Their experimental aircraft, Solar Impulse 2 took-off this morning from Abu Dhabi. Leg #1: Abu Dhabi (UAE) – Muscat (Oman) Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 9, 2015: Under intense and watchful eyes, the Solar Impulse team in Abu… Untitled
Sheikha Lubna tops powerful Arab women list
Monday, March 9, 2015Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi has retained her top spot in a ranking of the 100 most powerful Arab women. It is the fifth year in a row that Sheikha Lubna, Minister of International Cooperation and Development, has ranked first. Sheikha Lubna was the first woman to assume a UAE Cabinet position. Half of the top… Untitled
Sharjah Biennial 12 kicks off
Monday, March 9, 2015Biennial is taking place in Sharjah Art Spaces in the emirate’s heritage area until June 5 Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah officially inaugurated the Sharjah Biennial 12 (SB12) Thursday at the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF). Taking place until June 5, the… Untitled
Dubai’s $500 million date with the future
Monday, March 9, 2015The Museum of the Future with sections to be built using 3D printing construction techniques is dedicated to futuristic inventions. Dubai – A $500 million ‘Museum of the Future’ that not only sees the future but also creates it, is Dubai’s newest tribute to mankind. Set to open in 2017, the strikingly designed iconic ‘Museum… Untitled
UAE, Uzbekistan discuss cooperation, partnership
Thursday, March 5, 2015Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD), President of the UAE Committee for Coordination of Foreign Humanitarian Aid, has discussed with Uzbek Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade, Ganiyev Elyar Majidovich, ways to strengthen cooperation ties and partnership between the UAE and Uzbekistan. During the meeting held… Untitled
The Dubai 360 experience to come alive with ‘The Sphere at The Dubai Mall’
Thursday, March 5, 2015A real-life experience of Dubai 360 (www.dubai360.com), the world’s largest online interactive city tour has been unveiled to the public in The Dubai Mall. Titled, ‘The Sphere at The Dubai Mall’, the first of its kind installation in the Middle East, will be located in the Star Atrium of the city’s iconic shopping destination. The… Untitled
Expo 2020 Sculpture unveiled in Masdar City
Thursday, March 5, 2015A 6-meter-tall “Expo 2020” Dubai sculpture has been erected at Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, in the presence of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar, and Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar, together with the attendance of Masdar employees, Masdar Institute students, and Masdar Free… Untitled
Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman of Solar Impulse Dedicates his First Flight in Abu Dhabi to Mohamed Bin Zayed
Thursday, March 5, 2015The sustainable aircraft’s final test flight in the emirate prior departure Abu Dhabi – March 2, 2015: Bertrand Piccard, initiator and chairman of Solar Impulse, today, took to the skies of Abu Dhabi for the first time to test Solar Impulse 2, the first solar-powered aircraft able to fly day and night. Piccard’s co-founder and… Untitled
