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Mariah carries away her audience at 15th Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival!

26 Feb 2017

Mariah Carey owned the stage of Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival on its second night. Fans who were eagerly anticipating her concert on Thursday, February 23rd witnessed the award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer perform her classic hits including “Hero”, “We Belong Together” and “Always be my Baby” and her new song “I don’t”. The superstar, who wore a sparkly ensemble by LaBourjoisie, also honored George Michael with a poignant tribute of “One More Try”.

Opening for... Read More

13th Dubai International Horse Fair returns 16th to 18th March at DWTC

23 Feb 2017

WAM -- The 13th Dubai International Horse Fair, held alongside the 14th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, will return next month to the region’s booming market for racing, endurance, recreational riding and show jumping products.

The horse fair will be held from 16th to 18th March at Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the UAE Minister of Finance.

More than 10,000 buyers,... Read More

Abu Dhabi-based company launches first 'Made in UAE' blast and bullet resistance glass at IDEX 2017

23 Feb 2017

WAM -- Abu Dhabi-based Al Heya Special Glass Factory launched its first 'Made in UAE' blast and bullet resistance glass at IDEX this week, hoping to catch the GCC and MENA region markets through its maiden appearance.

The company briefed visitors to its stand on tests carried out last month to check the endurance of the glass, describing how it sustained the impact from a 40 calibre round fired from a range of 10 metres.

Abdullah Al Mansoori, owner of the company, told WAM that... Read More

Cyclists from Turkmenistan held a training camp in the UAE

23 Feb 2017

In preparation for the V Asian Indoors and Martial Arts Games, the national cycling team of Turkmenistan held training camp in the United Arab Emirates.

During the period of 15-23 February 2017, at the invitation of the UAE Cycling Federation and with the assistance of the Embassy of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan national cycling team held training camp in the Emirate of Sharjah.

Athletes under the guidance of a worldwide recognized well experienced coach from Russian Albert... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed tasks MBRSC to lead Mars 2117 project

23 Feb 2017

WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued directives to Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, to lead the Mars 2117 project and prepare a 100-year plan for its implementation.

As per his directives, the centre’s plan will focus on preparing specialised national cadres and developing their capabilities in the fields of space science, research, artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced space... Read More

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi praises national defence industry's progress while touring 13th IDEX

23 Feb 2017

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today praised the national defence industry for making significant progress and becoming a significant source of support for the UAE Armed Forces.

He made the remark during a tour to 13th International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) where he visited the stands of a number of national, Arab and foreign defence companies.

"The... Read More

Day 4 of IDEX 2017 witnesses UAE Armed Forces sign deals worth over AED 3.4 billion

23 Feb 2017

WAM -- Staff Brigadier-General Rashid Mohammed Al Shamsi, Official Spokesperson of IDEX 2017, announced 20 new deals worth over AED 3.4 billion at a press conference on day four of the 13th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2017.

The national companies were awarded 13 deals, while the remaining seven deals went to international companies. The press conference, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, was attended by Naval Staff Colonel Fahed... Read More

DDF ambassador Zhang Shuai enjoys herself at the WTA Players' Party at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel

23 Feb 2017

Some of the world’s top female tennis players enjoyed the annual Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships WTA Players’ Party last night – one of the highlights of WTA week. Agnieszka Radwanska, Caroline Wozniacki, Monica Puig, Elena Vesnina and Zhang Shuai were among the crowd that mingled with Dubai Duty Free dignitaries, guests and the tournament organisers. Guests were treated to fantastic entertainment and Arabic-themed hospitality at the Gardens at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.

Etisalat Beach Canteen 2017

22 Feb 2017

Etisalat Beach Canteen returns with a fresh focus on the best range of Middle Eastern cuisine. And once again, you can learn culinary tips at Al Islami Masterclasses from international celebrities and Dubai’s best chefs. Watch Sunset Beach transform into dining and entertainment events with celebrity chefs, home-grown restaurant concepts and amazing experiences from fitness classes, beach football and open mic nights to children’s play areas and beach cinema.

The wildly popular... Read More

Line-Up Of Culinary Classes During the Dubai Food Festival 2017

22 Feb 2017

Master Classes and Cooking Demonstrations of the 2017 Dubai Food Festival will feature a wide array of international celebrity and local chefs, and will teach everything from basic kitchen techniques to complex meal and recipe planning. Each class can accommodate approximately 60 participants, with a limited number of reserved VIP seats available for people who wish to be a part of the action and enjoy bites from the world’s leading chefs.

Highlights at this year’s Dubai Food Festival... Read More