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Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee discusses consular cooperation in Abu Dhabi
04 Jul 2019
WAM – The second meeting of the Emirati-Russian Consultation Committee was held today, to discuss ways of reinforcing consular cooperation between the UAE and Russia.
The committee meeting was headed by Badr Al Awadhi, Director of Consular Affairs Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Volynkin Ivan, Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
The meeting’s agenda included... Read More
UAE denies ownership of weapons found in Libya
03 Jul 2019
WAM - The International Security Cooperation Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation affirms the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to the UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973 on sanctions and arms embargo, denying the ownership of weapons found in Libya and reiterating the UAE’s commitment to fully cooperate with UN experts.
The UAE also urges all parties to de-escalate tensions and to re-engage in the UN’s political process.
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Emirati astronauts complete training at European Astronaut Centre in Germany
03 Jul 2019
WAM – The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, announced that Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi have completed their training at the European Astronaut Centre, EAC, of the European Space Agency, ESA, in Cologne, Germany.
The training focused on the European unit, Columbus, onboard the International Space Station, ISS. Part of the training was attended by Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, Director-General of MBRSC, and Salem AlMarri, Assistant Director-General for... Read More
Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant begins commercial operation
03 Jul 2019
On the eve of the United Nations Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting, set to begin on Sunday, the Emirates Water and Electricity Company announced that the 1,177 megawatt Noor Abu Dhabi solar plant has started commercial operation.
The plant will offset the emirate’s C02 emissions by 1 million metric tons, effectively taking 200,000 cars off the roads. With 3.2 million solar panels installed across an 8 square kilometre site, Noor Abu Dhabi is the world’s single largest solar project.
It... Read More
Retail Abu Dhabi Season of Sales Returns for Summer #inAbuDhabiExtravaganza
02 Jul 2019
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced its summer promotions to give residents and visitors sensational opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment in both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain cities. The Summer #inAbuDhabi extravaganza, running from 27 June to August 3, will offer deals across theme parks, museums, hotels and restaurants, giving families, friends and visitors endless options to escape the summer heat.
In addition, the highly... Read More
Breguet celebrates Tourbillon Day
02 Jul 2019
Five years later, in 1806, the public turned out in large numbers to attend the National Exhibition of Industrial Products in Paris, where visitors were able to marvel at this incredible invention. As the custodian of one of the greatest creations in watchmaking history, House of Breguet invites fans, enthusiasts, and collectors to celebrate Tourbillon Day on June 26th. On this day, Breguet boutiques across the globe offer visitors the chance to discover its collections and learn more about... Read More
Belarus, United Arab Emirates to develop cooperation in education
30 Jun 2019
WAM – Belarus and the United Arab Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in education in Minsk on Friday, reported Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA).
The document was signed by Belarus Education Minister Igor Karpenko and UAE Minister of Education Hussain Al Hammadi.
"The memorandum creates the foundations for mutually beneficial cooperation between the countries. We also welcome ties between institutions of education, for example, universities. The... Read More
New Zombie Apocalypse Park to launch in Dubai in 2020
30 Jun 2019
Dubai is about to get a new theme park that may make you scream more than the usual rollercoasters and rides.
A new zombie-themed attraction has been announced, which will bring live shows, a virtual-reality cinema, escape games and spooky challenges to the city, all powered by glow-in-the-dark technology.
The Zombie Apocalypse Park will be located at The Night Market in Deira Islands, an in-construction quayside destination that will be the world’s largest night market when it... Read More
Kim Kardashian's Kimono shapewear line faces criticism from Japan
30 Jun 2019
The National -- When it comes to income streams, Kim Kardashian has her finger in many pies. And, she's about to add another one to the mix: the reality star announced a new shapewear line on Twitter on Tuesday.
The website for the yet-to-launch underwear line says the items can "enhance, smooth, lift or sculpt", however the top responses to Kardashian's tweets on the new launch point out that the name's appropriation of traditional Japanese garb is misguided.
Yes, we're sure... Read More
Belarus-UAE visa free regime of travel
30 Jun 2019
On June 24, 2019 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates hosted the signing ceremony of the Protocol on Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the mutual exemption of visas for holders of diplomatic, official and special passports.
In accordance with the Protocol the citizens of the Republic of Belarus, holders of the valid national passports, will... Read More
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