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Leonardo da Vinci’s Masterpiece Salvator Mundi to be Unveiled at Louvre Abu Dhabi on September 18
28 Jun 2018
Salvator Mundi, a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, will be unveiled to the public at Louvre Abu Dhabi on September 18, 2018. Acquired by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in 2017, Salvator Mundi is one of fewer than 20 known surviving paintings by the Italian Renaissance master, one of history’s greatest and most renowned artists, and is his final work to enter into a cultural institution’s collection.
HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman... Read More
UAE among Top 5 main direct investors of Uzbekistan
28 Jun 2018
In the 1Q of 2018, the balance of direct investments in the Republic of Uzbekistan increased from $4 billion to $4.3 billion. At the same time, the net growth of direct investments from non – residents amounted to $200 million.
The main flow (92%) of investments account for the US (28%), China (10%), Great Britain (10%), British Virgin Islands (8%), United Arab Emirates (6%), Russia (6%), Turkey (5%), Malaysia (4%), Switzerland (4%), Germany (4%), Netherlands (4%), Singapore (3%) and... Read More
195 million tourists likely to visit Arab region by 2030
28 Jun 2018
Head of the Arab Tourism Organization Bandar bin Fahd al Fuhaid expected on Thursday that 195 million tourists will visit the Arab region by 2030, threefold the current number.
In a statement, Fuhaid underlined the importance of developing the tourism industry in Arab countries as it plays a vital role in promoting Arab economies.
He expected tourism influx this summer to increase by 10 to 15 percent compared to the last season.
Meanwhile, Fuhaid said the organization... Read More
China contributing significantly to world tourism: UNWTO official
28 Jun 2018
As the world's second largest economy with a population of more than 1.3 billion, China has made significant contributions to the development of world tourism in recent years, a senior official of the United Nations' World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said.
The UNWTO recorded a total of 1.322 billion international tourist arrivals in 2017 and is expected to continue its strong momentum of development this year.
In an exclusive interview with Xinhua on the sideline of the 30th... Read More
Ufologists call the “alien” places on the planet
25 Jun 2018
These points attract their charming beauty and, apparently, not only the inhabitants of the Earth, but also extraterrestrial races. At least, so the experts think.
The Ethiopian ponds of Sulphur. Absolutely uninhabitable ponds located in the cavity, Danakil in Ethiopia. Despite the fact that scientists have repeatedly said that life is impossible here, tests showed the opposite, finding some microorganisms that have adapted to the harsh conditions.
Dragon trees, Yemen. The name... Read More
'Game of Thrones' Jon Snow to marry on-screen flame
25 Jun 2018
(MENAFN - AFP) Actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, who played on-screen lovers Jon Snow and Ygritte in fantasy TV saga "Game of Thrones", are to wed in Britain on Saturday.
The 31-year-old stars are reported to be tying the knot in northeastern Scotland, with co-stars Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen, and Peter Dinklage, who played Tyrion Lannister, arriving at nearby Aberdeen on Friday.
The couple, who met on set in 2012, announced the engagement in the Times... Read More
UAE bans live birds from Russia following outbreak of highly contagious H5N2 bird flu strain
25 Jun 2018
Based on a notification from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) of the outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, H5N2, on a farm in the central region of Kurskaya Oblast in Russia, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), announced that it has taken the following precautionary measures:
1. Banned the import of all species of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs, meats and meat products and non-heat-treated... Read More
UAE and Russia to send first Emirati astronaut to space
24 Jun 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that sending the first Emirati astronaut to space will herald the beginning of a new era for the UAE and represents another step towards achieving the country’s vision and aspirations in the space sector.
His Highness’s comment came as the UAE, represented by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, and The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a cooperation... Read More
UAE in push to promote cooperation with Kazakhstan
24 Jun 2018
KAZINFORM - The Kazakhstan Embassy in the UAE concluded its preparations for the planned official visit of a high-level Emirati delegation comprising 22 businessmen, chairmen of board of directors and executives from leading Emirati companies that operate in various sectors, which will be held from 3rd to 6th July, 2018, WAM reports.
The visit will include the delegation's participation in several international events, including the International Kazakhstan Investment Meeting, which... Read More
A Schengen visa can rise in price twice
21 Jun 2018
The ambassadors of the European Union approved a mandate to commence negotiations on amending the visa code. Now, the mechanisms for effective migration management will discuss with the European Parliament, reports the Chronicle.info with reference on the Facts.
“The new rules of registration of visas will give us another tool to respond to actions of third countries that do not want to take back its citizens,” cited on the website of the European Council statement the Minister of... Read More
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