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Literary Escape this weekend with Sophie Hannah
20 Apr 2017
Emirates Literature Foundation, in partnership with Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, brings renowned poet and crime writer Sophie Hannah to Dubai as part of the global 'Literary Escapes' by Sofitel Hotels.
Sophie Hannah, author of several poetry collections and the Culver Valley Crime novels, will be discussing Poirot and her poetry at Sofitel JBR at 7:30pm on Sunday, 23 April. She will also be tutoring budding crime writers for a three-day workshop on ‘How to Write a Great Mystery Story... Read More
Drones for high-rise fire battles from next year
20 Apr 2017
Drones are being tested to lift firefighting equipment on to burning high-rises and locate people trapped inside. The remote-controlled devices would use thermal-imaging cameras to find people and fire flashpoints, and could be used to carry gear to battle blazes from next year. Similar devices are already being used in the US to investigate forest fires, evaluate the severity of a blaze in buildings and to assist firefighters. Tests are being carried out on 15 drones in a special civil... Read More
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi will meet with Vladimir Putin
20 Apr 2017
On April 20, the President will meet with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed Al Nahyan.
On the agenda will be the current situation of Russian-UAE bilateral relations and their development prospects, with particular focus on joint steps to continue developing trade and economic and investment ties. Mr Putin and Mr Al Nahyan are also expected to discuss the fight against international terrorism, above all in the ... Read More
Governor of DIFC receives delegation from Chechen Republic
20 Apr 2017
WAM -- Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, received a senior delegation yesterday from the Chechen Republic led by Gorkov Sergey Nikolaevich, Chairman of Vnesheconombank, the Russian state-owned development bank.
The objective of the Chechen delegation’s visit to Dubai was to explore ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the areas of investment, cultural and tourist exchange.
Speaking on the occasion, Essa... Read More
Russia scoops 7 medals on day 2 of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
20 Apr 2017
WAM -- Day two of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2017, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, roared into life at the IPIC Arena with the participation of more than 250 male players and 150 female players from 58 countries.
The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship witnessed fierce and extraordinary performances from the best... Read More
Dubai explores potential to expand trade ties with Azerbaijan
20 Apr 2017
WAM -- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan on Wednesday at its head office, which was led by Sahil Babayev, the country’s Deputy Minister of Economy.
The visiting delegation, which included 28 representatives from the country’s public and private sectors, was received by Majid Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of Dubai Chamber, and Mohammed Al Shehhi, Under-Secretary for Economic Affairs for the UAE Ministry of Economy.
The delegates... Read More
Meraas to launch four exciting new hotel brands EVADO, RE VERA, VIVUS, and MQ
19 Apr 2017
Meraas has announced the launch of four exciting new hotel brands called EVADO, RE VERA, VIVUS, and MQ as part of its objective to establish the company as a world-class hotel operator. The hotels also aim to widen the hospitality offering in Dubai and present guests visiting the emirate, for business or leisure, a plethora of novel experiences.
Meraas established its hotel operating arm in December 2015 to complement Dubai’s strategic roadmap of becoming a global destination of... Read More
Arabian Travel Market 2017 set to open 24th April will be largest edition
19 Apr 2017
WAM – The Arabian Travel Market, ATM, 2017, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, will open its doors on 24th April for business networking opportunities, insightful seminar sessions and top level ministerial discussions.
Now in its 24th year, this year’s edition, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 24th to 27th April, will welcome over 2,600 exhibitors and an expected 30,000 visitors to the largest travel trade event in the Middle East.
For the second... Read More
H.H. Sheikh Nahyan opens Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2017
19 Apr 2017
WAM - H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, today officially opened Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2017, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
The five-day event opened with an official ceremony that begun with the national anthem of the UAE... Read More
Aldar to Build AED250 Million New Public Park on Abu Dhabi Reem Island
18 Apr 2017
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi's leading listed property development, investment and management company, has announced plans for its new AED250 million, 1,000,000 square foot public park on Reem Island. The park will be completed in 2018.
Situated in the heart of its master planned community on Reem Island, Aldar is reinventing the park experience in Abu Dhabi. Featuring a 2,000 worshippers’ mosque with serene reflective pool, F&B outlets, retail centre, a skate park,... Read More
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