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UAE to become visa-free for Kazakhstan soon
09 Feb 2018
KAZINFORM -- Starting March 10, 2018, citizens of Kazakhstan will need no visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kazinform cites the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Kazakhstan.
"We congratulate the friendly nation of Kazakhstan on the fact that the visa-free regime up to 30 days of stay in the United Arab Emirates for the citizens of Kazakhstan becomes effective on March 10. We wish you a pleasant stay in the UAE," the Embassy says on Twitter.
Earlier, Kazakh... Read More
Fog in UAE: thick clouds cause more traffic delays and poor visibility
08 Feb 2018
The National -- Heavy fog has settled in over the Emirates for a third day, wreaking havoc for commuters across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Foggy and misty weather is set to continue over some coastal and internal areas of the country on Thursday, with poor visibility to less than 500 metres until 10am, forecasters at the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said.
Fog covered Abu Dhabi city and airport, Sharjah International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Al Ain... Read More
Saaed increases accident assessment fee from Dh300 to Dh500
08 Feb 2018
Gulf News -- Saaed, the road traffic management wing of the Ministry of Interior, has increased the service fee for attending road accidents in Abu Dhabi from Dh300 to Dh500, an official from the customer care centre of Saaed said on Wednesday.
The revised fee came into effect on February 1.
The new fee for compiling accident report for motorists will be implemented across all emirates of the country, the official said. In cases in which the person or vehicle at fault is... Read More
Robert De Niro to attend World Government Summit in Dubai
08 Feb 2018
American actor Robert De Niro will take part in a Climate Change Forum held at the World Government Summit in Dubai next week.
On Tuesday, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, announced he was glad to be welcoming his friend to the emirate.
The actor is expected to take part in discussions about the effects of climate change on human prosperity.
In a video shared by the minister, De Niro delivered a message between scenes from natural... Read More
La Martina announced its sponsorship of this year’s Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge
07 Feb 2018
Dubai: On February 6, 2018 International sports equipment and fashion house, La Martina, announced today its sponsorship of this year’s Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge.
La Martina, a global leader in polo accessories and clothing, will be the main shirt sponsor of the 13th edition of the region’s most coveted polo challenge, which will be held at the lush polo fields of the Desert Palm Resort from Monday 5th February.
During the official shirt unveiling and... Read More
Dubai receives 15.8m international visitors in 2017, in track of 2020 tourism goals
07 Feb 2018
Dubai recorded a strong 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international overnight visitation in 2017, accelerating the 5 per cent growth witnessed in the previous year and propelling the emirate’s momentum towards its 2020 goal of welcoming 20 million visitors per year by the start of the next decade. According to the latest data published by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), a total of 15.79 million tourists visited Dubai last year, setting a new... Read More
SpaceX successfully launches the red Tesla to the Red Planet (Video)
07 Feb 2018
Lifting off from the same launchpad that sent the crew of Apollo 11 to the moon, the rocket sent up a mountain-sized plume of smoke and a rattling roar across Florida’s Space Coast, where thousands gathered to watch. The mission represented the first test of the massive rocket, powered by 27 engines in three first-stage boosters that are essentially strapped together.
The maiden flight also marked the first time a privately financed venture ever attempted to launch a rocket so... Read More
Warner Bros World in Abu Dhabi: Rides revealed for two of the zones (Video)
07 Feb 2018
The National -- Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has unveiled a selection of the rides and attractions planned for the 1.65 million-square-foot theme park that is scheduled to open in summer 2018 on Yas Island near Ferrari World.
What we know so far...
The indoor theme park will feature six different lands that will be home to a total of 29 rides, all inspired by stories and characters from DC and Warner Bros world.
When visitors first walk in, they'll find Warner Bros Plaza... Read More
Heavy fog that caused 44-car pile-up in Abu Dhabi
07 Feb 2018
The National -- Heavy fog is expected to continue over the coming days as low visibility caused a 44-vehicle pile-up in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning.
The National Centre of Meteorology said stable weather with "cold nights, clear skies, moist air and light winds will keep the chance of fog formation high over most internal areas and the northern coastal areas, with visibility dropping to less than 100 metres in some areas.”
“Fog is expected to form during the upcoming days over... Read More
'Salik' traffic tolls coming to Abu Dhabi
06 Feb 2018
The National -- Road tolls are being introduced in Abu Dhabi, according to a law issued by President Sheikh Khalifa on Sunday.
Law No 17 of 2017 stipulates that the Department of Transport will be responsible for determining the areas the tariff will be implemented, the amount to be paid and the operation times.
These suggestions will then be submitted to the General Secretariat of the Executive Council for approval, according to Arabic-language newspaper Aletihad.
The... Read More
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