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Does the Pentagon still have a UFO programme? (Video)

18 Dec 2017

The National -- The Pentagon acknowledged on Saturday that its long-secret UFO investigation programme ended in 2012, when US defence officials shifted attention and funding to other priorities.

But as to whether the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Programme has continued to investigate UFO sightings since its funding ended five years ago could rank as an unexplained phenomenon.

The New York Times reported on Saturday that the hush-hush programme, tasked with... Read More

Dubai to attempt world record with New Year's Eve light show extravaganza (Video)

17 Dec 2017

The National -- A groundbreaking light show will be the centrepiece of celebrations bringing in the New Year in Downtown Dubai, part of an attempt at a Guinness World Record title.

Emaar, the developer behind the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, has organised ‘Light Up 2018’ to celebrate the UAE’s achievements and pay tribute to the founding father, Sheikh Zayed, and to mark the ‘Year of Zayed’ in 2018.

Emaar posted a video of “1.1.2018” glowing in neon blue lights on Facebook with... Read More

Real Madrid make history in Abu Dhabi (Video)

17 Dec 2017

The National -- Real Madrid are double world champions, history-makers in Abu Dhabi, winners for a first time of five trophies in a calendar year.

As is so often the case, Cristiano Ronaldo stood up when it was required, the five-time Ballon d’Or holder scoring the only goal to see off Gremio at Zayed Sports City on Saturday night, clinching for his side a second successive FIFA Club World Cup. The first team to do so, just as they were when sealing back-to-back Uefa Champions League... Read More

Dubai Land Department arrives in Baku as part of its real estate roadshow

15 Dec 2017

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has arrived in Baku as part of its real estate roadshow, which was organised by the Real Estate Investment Management and Promotion Center, the department’s investment arm. The capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the latest stop of the international roadshow, which aims to encourage real estate investment in Dubai across the world.

On the first day of roadshow, DLD’s delegation participated in the 3rd Azerbaijan International Real Estate and Investment... Read More

Dubai Chamber in Azerbaijan discuss potential to expand bilateral trade

15 Dec 2017

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a meeting in Baku which brought together key stakeholders from Azerbaijan’s public and private sectors to explore the potential to boost Dubai-Azerbaijan trade in the future.

The meeting was attended by 110 delegates and held as part of a networking event which marked the 5th anniversary of the Chamber’s representative office in Azerbaijan. By hosting the event, the Chamber aimed to further develop its relationships with... Read More

A Gingerbread Burj Khalifa at Dubai International Airport

14 Dec 2017

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport can begin their festive celebrations the moment they arrive with a remarkable gingerbread replica of the iconic Burj Khalifa by Address Dubai Marina.

At a height of 14 metres, the Burj Khalifa replica in gingerbread is decorated with gift boxes and lights, and occupies a central place in Concourse B at Terminal 3. The gingerbread replica is a tribute by Address Dubai Marina to the city, renowned for its architectural... Read More

Alibaba Cloud Celebrates 1 Year of Success in the UAE

14 Dec 2017

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, announced today that the company has furthered its partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a world-class research intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, to identify joint opportunities in big data, Internet-of -Things, robotics and cloud computing.

This announcement follows a successful collaboration with the University’s Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. By combining the research capability of the... Read More

People trading in fake medication should face death penalty, police chief says

14 Dec 2017

The National -- The death penalty for trading in fake medication and hefty fines for buyers of counterfeit goods could be on the cards, if Dubai Police have their way.

Counterfeit traders will face tougher punishments under new rules being worked up by Dubai Police, who warn that the prevalence of fake medication is a serious threat to public health.

Maj Gen Abdul Quddus Obaidli, whose Dubai Police unit is tackling counterfeit goods, said fake medication, such as drugs used to... Read More

Ronaldo, Bale help Real Madrid beat Al Jazira 2-1 (Video)

14 Dec 2017

Real Madrid avoided humiliation against Al Jazira as Bale's late winner earned them a 2-1 victory and a place in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Despite Real dominating the match at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, it was the team from the United Arab Emirates who took a shock 41st-minute lead through Romarinho.

And Al Jazira looked to have gone two ahead early in the second half but it was chalked off for offside after a video referral.

Cristiano... Read More

Islamic Cooperation declares East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital

14 Dec 2017

The 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has recognized East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine and invited other countries to follow suit. The organization’s decision, reached during an extraordinary summit in Istanbul on Dec. 13, counters the U.S.’s recognition of Jerusalem as the “undivided” capital of Israel.

“We declare East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine and invite all countries to recognize the State of Palestine and East... Read More