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The Cultural Office and Piaget collaborate to launch inaugural art project

The Cultural Office and Piaget collaborate to launch inaugural art project

15 May 2017

The Cultural Office of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is collaborating with Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller ‘Piaget’, to launch a new art project across the UAE, as part of a Memorandum of Understanding agreement signed at Art Dubai 2017.

The project will challenge UAE-based artists to deliver a unique art installation, reflecting the commitment of both organizations to nurture the UAE’s flourishing arts movement and provide upcoming artists with a... Read More

Over 7,500 aviation industry professionals to attend Dubai’s 17th Airport Show tomorrow

Over 7,500 aviation industry professionals to attend Dubai’s 17th Airport Show tomorrow

14 May 2017

WAM -- Over 7,500 aviation industry professionals and more than 300 companies from over 50 countries are showcasing a diverse portfolio of technologies and innovative solutions at the Airport Show 2017, which begins tomorrow in Dubai.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines and Group, the show will have Global Airport Leaders Forum,... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Marsa Al Arab’ tourist destination

HH Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Marsa Al Arab’ tourist destination

14 May 2017

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, where he announced the launch of ‘Marsa Al Arab'.

Marsa Al Arab is a comprehensive tourist destination that aims to elevate family tourism in Dubai, as well as provide supporting foundations to host Expo 2020 Dubai, and reinforce Jumeirah Group’s leading position locally and globally as one of the driving... Read More

Global Airport Leaders Forum May 16 and 17, to discuss global aviation outlook 2026

Global Airport Leaders Forum May 16 and 17, to discuss global aviation outlook 2026

14 May 2017

WAM -- Globally-renowned aviation thought leaders and experts will discuss global airports outlook 2026, airport capacity, impact of Brexit, Trump and rising nationalism on aviation, how airports can most effectively respond to the requirements of airlines, onboard retail, the latest technology trends and other highly relevant aviation industry issues at the 5th Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF), to be held on May 16 and 17, at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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UAE commends China's Belt and Road initiative

UAE commends China's Belt and Road initiative

14 May 2017

WAM -- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State met Zhang Yesui, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing on Saturday.

The meeting took place during Dr. Al Jaber ’s official visit to China to attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, in Beijing. The ministers discussed the growing cooperation in trade and investment between the UAE and China, particularly in the fields of energy and infrastructure.

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UAE envoy meets Kazakh Minister

UAE envoy meets Kazakh Minister

14 May 2017

WAM--Dr. Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to Kazakhstan, has met with Kazakh Minister of Culture and Sports, Muhamediuly Arystanbek.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations in all fields, focussing on the areas of culture, sports and tourism.

The UAE ambassador and the Kazakh minister stressed the distinguished relations between the two countries, and the keenness of leaders of both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all fields... Read More

Emirates Group records 29th consecutive year of profit

Emirates Group records 29th consecutive year of profit

11 May 2017

The Emirates Group today announced its 29th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion, despite a turbulent year for aviation and travel.

Released today in its 2016-17 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted an AED 2.5 billion (US$ 670 million) profit for the financial year ending 31 March 2017, down 70% from last year’s record profit. The Group’s revenue reached AED 94.7 billion (US$ 25.8 billion), an increase of 2% over last year’s results, and the Group’s cash... Read More

Third meeting of UAE - Belarus Consular Commission held

Third meeting of UAE - Belarus Consular Commission held

11 May 2017

WAM -- The third meeting of the UAE-Belarus Consular Commission was held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Minsk.

The meeting was headed from the UAE by Mohammed Mir Abdullah Al Raisi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, while the Belarusian side was headed by Evgeny Shestakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.

The two sides discussed a number of common... Read More

UAE ambassador attends Armenia's Victory Day celebrations in Yerevan

UAE ambassador attends Armenia's Victory Day celebrations in Yerevan

11 May 2017

WAM - Dr. Jassem Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Ambassador to Armenia, attended today the celebrations of Armenian Victory Day anniversary, held in Yerevan under the patronage of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan.

Ambassador Dr. Jassem Al Qasimi visited the Victory Memorial in Yerevan.

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Bugatti Opens Its World's Largest Showroom in Dubai

Bugatti Opens Its World's Largest Showroom in Dubai

11 May 2017

The largest Bugatti showroom in the world opens its doors today on Sheikh Zayed Road in the centre of Dubai. The French super sports car manufacturer’s facility in Dubai is the 15th location in the brand’s global dealership network with the new award-winning brand design. Bugatti’s longstanding sales and service partner in the UAE is Al Habtoor Motors. With 30 orders received for the Chiron, Bugatti UAE is the brand’s most successful dealership underscoring the high importance of the Arabian... Read More

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