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Their Highnesses Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed open IDEX 2017
19 Feb 2017
WAM -- Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today opened the thirteenth edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2017, the Middle East's leading arms and defence technology sales exhibition.
The exhibition is being held under the patronage of President His... Read More
Action commences at 25th Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with Federer bidding his 8th Dubai title
19 Feb 2017
Staged at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Garhoud, the action will commence today for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with the WTA Premier 5 event, followed on 27 February with the ATP 500 tournament offering a combined prize pool of US$5.2 million.
Roger Federer has returned to the game fresh and with his desire just as strong as ever as he launches his bid to climb back up the rankings after injury ravaged his 2016 season. And in a brilliant start to his 2017 campaign... Read More
A Visionary Journey of Dubai
19 Feb 2017
In fewer than three decades, Dubai has transformed itself from a regional centre to a global one. This success was not based on oil reserves, but on reserves of human talent, ingenuity and initiative inspired by visionary leadership. Based on the video ‘The Journey: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’ showing the transformation Dubai has undergone in the past 65 years.
Port Rashid in 1972
For centuries, Dubai has been known as ‘the city of merchants’. During the... Read More
Dubai Duty Free and WTA extend their Global Partnership
19 Feb 2017
The WTA announced that Dubai Duty Free, the world's leading airport retailer, has extended its longstanding global sponsorship of women's tennis.
Under the agreement, Dubai Duty Free continues as one of the WTA's premier sponsors, with the partnership’s core elements designed to align Dubai Duty Free's standing as the single largest airport duty free retailer in the world with the WTA's premium assets.
The Dubai Duty Free Player Ambassador Program will be supported by WTA... Read More
14,500 participate in Dubai Cares, 8th annual Walk for Education
19 Feb 2017
14,500 members of the UAE community have joined the 8th annual Walk for Education, organized by Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashed Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to walk in solidarity with millions of children around the world who have limited or no access to education. Adults, children gathered for the popular community event to walk a symbolic 3km route along Riyadh Road in Dubai to raise funds and heighten awareness around the plight of millions of children who walk an average of... Read More
UAE leads ME in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom
19 Feb 2017
WAM -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) took the top spot in the Middle East and ranked 8th globally in the 2017 Index of Economic Freedom, released by the US-based Heritage Foundation.
The UAE made incredible progress compared with the 2016 Index, which came second in the Middle East and ranked 25th globally.
The UAE advanced a whopping 17 positions outperforming world's major economies like the UK (12th), Luxembourg (14th) and the US (17th).
Hong Kong topped the list,... Read More
City Walk is the vibrant venue for Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival from 1st to 7 March
19 Feb 2017
WAM -- City Walk, the urban living destination by Meraas, will transform into an ‘open air canvas’ for the world’s best 3D street artists to create stunning artworks during the Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival 2017.
The high-end lifestyle destination, stretching over 10 million square feet, will provide a vibrant venue for artists to create and display their 3D artworks at the Festival. To be held from 1st to 7th March 2017, Dubai Canvas will feature the works of 25 international artists... Read More
IDEX Defence Conference 2017 themed ‘Disruptive Innovation in Defence and Security’
19 Feb 2017
WAM-- IDEX Defence Conference 2017, part of the 13th International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) and the fourth Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2017), began today at the headquarters of the National Archives in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, decision markers and industry experts attended the opening of the conference.
The event... Read More
The Taste of Japan in World Cuisine
16 Feb 2017
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 15th, 2017: In anticipation of their participation at Gulfood 2017, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) hosted a seminar highlighting the healthy Japanese diet, characteristics of authentic Japanese products and the fusion of these ingredients in World Cuisine. Inaugurated by His Excellency Hisashi Michigami, the Consul General of Japan in Dubai, the event provided a platform to promote traditional Japanese ingredients and better explore trade... Read More
IDEX and NAVDEX from 19th to 23rd Feb. set to witness over 1,200 specialised local and international companies
16 Feb 2017
WAM -- The 13th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) and the fourth edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2017) are set to draw the participation of 1,235 specialised local and international companies in the defence industry.
This represents a three per cent growth compared to 2015, when 1,200 companies attended.
Organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme... Read More
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