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UAE military mountaineers reach summit of Mt Himlung Himal

20 Oct 2019

(WAM) -- A team of military mountaineers from the UAE Armed Forces, along with Sherpa support, recently scaled Mt. Himlung Himal, a majestic 7,126-metre peak in the Himalayas, 150 kilometres northwest of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu.

The team of 16 Emiratis from the UAE Armed Forces in true team spirit projected three of its members to the summit on the morning of 15th October, in conditions that could only be described as extremely perilous.

Freezing temperatures,... Read More

Dubai Watch Week reveals upcoming panels and keynote speakers participating at the 4th edition

20 Oct 2019

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Watch Week,, the global platform dedicated to the preservation of watchmaking culture and heritage, is pleased to announce its roster of renowned speakers and panel topics for the 4th edition.

This year, the Horology Forum will focus on bridging creative communities and as such, will bring together over 40 industry giants from varying... Read More

'One Year to Go' until Expo 2020 with Mariah Carey, Hussain Al Jassmi live in Dubai

20 Oct 2019

Global superstar, Mariah Carey, and acclaimed Emirati artist and Expo 2020 Ambassador, Hussain Al Jassmi, will perform live in the UAE on 20th October 2019, kick-starting the 'One Year to Go' countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai.

The entire nation is invited to join in the free, family-friendly festivities to be held in every emirate from 17:00 to 22:00, topped off with an eye-catching projection on the Burj Khalifa and a countdown moment at 20:20 that will mark the precise time the next... Read More

World’s most expensive guitar on display at Jewellery Show in Abu Dhabi

17 Oct 2019

(WAM) -- A US$ 2 million guitar decorated with over 11,441 diamonds will be on display at the Jewellery and Watch Show, which will run on 26-30 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The masterpiece is acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most expensive guitar.

Visitors of the event, which will convene under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, will be able to take a glimpse at the extravagant... Read More

Mubadala, Russian Direct Investment Fund announce six new cooperation agreements

17 Oct 2019

(WAM) -- UAE sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, and Russia’s sovereign wealth fund - the Russian Direct Investment Fund, RDIF - have announced a series of six cooperation agreements as part of their successful long-term investment partnership that began in 2013.

The agreements were announced following the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the United Arab Emirates.

More than 45 investments have been jointly made by RDIF and Mubadala with an... Read More

Etihad and Air Arabia join hands to launch Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost carrier

17 Oct 2019

Etihad Aviation Group, owner of the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, today announced the signing of an agreement to launch ‘Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’, the capital’s first low-cost carrier.

Etihad and Air Arabia will establish an independent joint venture company that will operate as a low-cost passenger airline with its hub in Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new carrier will complement... Read More

Dubai Duty Free is “In It” again for the 3rd Dubai Fitness Challenge

17 Oct 2019

The operation to conduct Six Corporate Exercise Programme and a Daily Activity for its employees

Following the huge success of the first two editions of Dubai Fitness Challenge in 2017 and 2018, which was initiated by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council for Dubai Government, Dubai Duty Free is “In It” to take the challenge for the third consecutive year with a month long list of group activities for all its... Read More

UAE gives new meaning to the word 'welcome': Russian media reacts to Putin's fond reception

16 Oct 2019

MOSCOW, 16th October, 2019 (WAM) -- Russian media has highlighted the rousing reception accorded to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the UAE, praising the warm hospitality he received.

In a story titled, 'Red Carpets Are for Wimps! How UAE Greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin', published by the Russian news agency, Sputnik on Tuesday, said that the "reception that the hosts offered him in Abu Dhabi has given a new meaning to the word "welcome."

It added that Putin’s... Read More

UAE gives new meaning to the word 'welcome': Russian media reacts to Putin's fond reception

16 Oct 2019

MOSCOW, 16th October, 2019 (WAM) -- Russian media has highlighted the rousing reception accorded to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the UAE, praising the warm hospitality he received.

It added that Putin’s... Read More

ADNOC awards Russia’s Lukoil stake in Ghasha Sour Gas Concession, signs future cooperation agreement with RDIF and Lukoil

16 Oct 2019

(WAM) - The Abu Dhabi Government and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, have awarded to a subsidiary of the Russian listed PJSC Lukoil Oil Company, LUKOIL, a five percent stake in the Ghasha ultra-sour gas concession that comprises the Hail, Ghasha, Dalma and other offshore sour gas fields in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. At the same time, ADNOC, LUKOIL, and the Management Company of Russian Direct Investment Fund, RDIF, signed a framework agreement to explore potential future... Read More