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UAE pavilion at Beijing Horticultural Expo 2019 wins ‘Best Outdoor Park Award’
13 Oct 2019
(WAM)Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Director-General of the National Media Council, NMC, praised the pavilion’s achievement, which reflects the belief of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan that agriculture is a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Al Mansouri said that the UAE’s leadership is continuing to develop the country’s agricultural sector, in line with national strategies, as it is a tool for achieving economic development and diversification, adding that the award... Read More
Russia keen on filling UAE’s food import demand, say experts
13 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- Russia is looking to increase its agricultural exports to the UAE, in a bid to take advantage of the UAE’s highly receptive and rapidly growing market for food products, say Emirati and Russian trade officials.
Over the past few years, Russia has made several steps towards enhancing its business presence in the UAE in this sector and others with the opening of a Trade Representative office at the Russian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in 2017, and the inauguration of the Russian Food... Read More
UAE’s 100,000 Russian-speakers, values of tolerance bind Russia and UAE: Russian diplomat
13 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- A large Russian-speaking community in the UAE and the value of tolerance have brought Russia and the UAE further closer, said a Russian diplomat, emphasising that "The UAE is one of the most important partners of Russia in the Middle East."
"The UAE is hosting a Russian-speaking community of around 100,000 people, of whom about 40,000 are Russian nationals and 60,000 are citizens of former Soviet states. They foster people-to-people relations between the two great countries... Read More
Putin's landmark visit: Diplomatic success of decades-long relations between UAE and Russia
13 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation have forged a decades-long partnership predicated on mutual respect and definite objectives, leading to various successful outcomes. With President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming state visit to the UAE capital, WAM takes a look at how these two countries have built relations across multiple sectors over the years.
Diplomatic relations:
UAE-Russia ties stretch back 48 years, with the former Soviet Union, USSR, and the UAE... Read More
Vladimir Putin to begin visit to UAE next week
13 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia will commence his official state visit to the UAE on Tuesday, 15th October.
During the visit, the Russian President will hold talks with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The two sides are set to discuss means to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.... Read More
Meet Dubai's Expo mascots
10 Oct 2019
One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascots for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo.
Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s greatest inventors. The chatty youngster – who loves playing with her chemistry set and disassembling electronics – is keen to share her knowledge with... Read More
Dubai Police and Kleindienst join forces to unveil the world’s first floating Smart Police Station
10 Oct 2019
H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the world's first floating Smart Police Station, at GITEX 2019.
Dubai Police has partnered with the group behind the innovative Floating Seahorse Villa, Kleindienst, to reveal the world’s first floating Smart Police Station. The announcement was made during GITEX Technology Week in Dubai, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 6 – 10.
The... Read More
Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri set for hero's return on Saturday
10 Oct 2019
Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will return to the UAE from Russia this weekend after captivating the Arab world with his historic flight to the International Space Station.
The 35-year-old will touchdown from Moscow on Saturday and is expected to be greeted by his family and space officials.
Reserve astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will return on the same flight, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre said early on Thursday morning. More details of his return are expected later.... Read More
Three new supercars join Dubai Ambulance
09 Oct 2019
Three new supercars have been added to Dubai Ambulance’s fleet, bringing the total number of race cars to eight.
Khalifa Bin Drai, executive director of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) said the supercars include a Nissan GT, a Corvette and a Range Rover.
The unveiling of the fast cars was made during the launch of a three-month campaign made in collaboration with DCAS, Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) titled 'Give way … Give Hope'.... Read More
124-year-old Indian passenger stuns Abu Dhabi officials
09 Oct 2019
A passenger’s passport caused a stir with immigration officers at Abu Dhabi International Airport after it disclosed that the man’s age was 124.
The passport, which was photographed and shared on social media much to the disbelief of residents, claimed that Swami Sivananda was born in the city of Kolkata in the West Bengal state of India on August 8, 1896.
The images quickly became an internet sensation on social networking sites in the UAE, as social media users looked at the... Read More
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