UAE News
Dubai to see 100 million air travellers by 2020
Saturday, January 24, 2015Meet to focus on future travel trends, increased responsibilities of border control authorities. Dubai — As the Dubai Airports saw 71 million passengers in 2014 and are expected to receive over 100 million passengers by 2020, the immigration authorities in the emirate are working on an Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). So far, the General… Untitled
UAE confirms its participation in “EXPO-2017”
Saturday, January 24, 2015Last week Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Abu Dhabi Kairat Lama Sharif met with Salem Al Ameri, the UAE’s EXPO Commissioner General, to exchange views on the UAE participation in the international specialized exhibition “EXPO -2017” to be held in Astana. During the meeting, the Kazakhstani diplomat informed his interlocutor about the stages of preparation for… Untitled
Solar plane set for round the world flight from Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, January 21, 2015Solar Impulse 2 will return to Abu Dhabi after a five-month journey with stops in Oman, India, China, Hawaii and New York, travelling 35,000km. Abu Dhabi – A plane powered by the sun will attempt an unprecedented flight around the world next month, the project’s founders said, seeking to prove that flying is possible without… Untitled
UAE beats renewables cost hurdle with world’s cheapest price for solar energy
Wednesday, January 21, 2015The UAE has another world record under its belt: the planet’s lowest prices for solar energy. It may not sound as glamorous as the tallest building or the longest gold chain, but it has the potential to be a game changer in more ways than one. High costs had previously been a major obstacle prohibiting… Untitled
UAE on track for sustainable economic growth: Report
Wednesday, January 21, 2015The State of Green Economy Report aims to monitor and document the country’s progress in its green economy efforts in accordance with the UAE’s green development strategy. Abu Dhabi — Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, UAE Minister for Environment and Water, has issued the nation’s first State of Green Economy Report which evaluates the country’s… Untitled
Dubai’s busy cruise season continues as five vessels dock at same time
Wednesday, January 21, 2015Mina Rashid welcomes over 25,000 cruise passengers over the weekend at its cruise terminals; Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 to arrive on 29th January Dubai, UAE, 20 January 2014: For the first time in its history, Mina Rashid has welcomed five cruise ships at the same time, last week. Over 25,000 passengers and crew of… Untitled
IRENA and ADFD Bring Renewable Power to 280,000 in Many Rural Communities
Monday, January 19, 2015$57m will fund five renewable energy projects in developing countries from Argentina to Iran Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18 January, 2015 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today announced USD 57 million in concessional loans for five renewable energy… Untitled
Dubai Economic Council promotes campaign
Monday, January 19, 2015The DEC campaign started with its board members who represent leaders from public and private sectors in Dubai. Dubai: Shaikha Mona Abdullah Al Moalla, Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Planning & Operations at Dubai Economic Council, (DEC) stated that the UAE stands ahead of many countries in terms of urgent humanitarian initiatives. She also stressed that… Untitled
Shaikh Mohammed praises art scene in Dubai
Monday, January 19, 2015Shaikh Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the role of the Shaikha Manal Young Artist Award in enriching the arts and cultural scene of the UAE. Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the exhibition of shortlisted works for the 9th… Untitled
Zayed National Museum to host series of talks
Monday, January 19, 2015First talk to take place on January 27 at Manarat Al Saadiyat Abu Dhabi: A new series of talks programmed around the narrative of Zayed National Museum to chart the journey of the museum before its grand opening, will be launched by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA-AD). The Multaqa Zayed National Museum… Untitled
