WAM -- The UAE has paved its way into the future and has built a generation of innovative and excellent achievers and leaders who deserve to be celebrated," said Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as he attended the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award ceremony at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
He congratulated the winners, adding, "We see in this ceremony a prime... Read More
WAM -- Al Forsan International Sports Resort is to host the first Al Shira’aa International Horse Show on January 11th. The event goes on till January 14th, and will have daily sporting highlights from national and international top senior show jumpers. This event is inspired by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza Al Nahyan and her family’s love for horses, in pursuit of supporting the future development of equestrian sports and events in Abu Dhabi.
Over 142 international and local riders... Read More
WAM -- The Sustainable City, the first net zero energy city in Dubai and the Middle East’s first operational sustainable community, readies itself to host the 10th edition of the World Future Energy Summit 2017, WFES. The summit, to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 16th to 19th January, is being hosted by Dubai for the second consecutive year.
The Sustainable City, comprising 500 villas spread across five residential clusters, houses around 1,000 residents with... Read More
Just over three months since running the second fastest marathon time in history, Ethiopian Olympic legend Kenenisa Bekele has confirmed his appearance at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 20.
The three-time Olympic gold medalist stormed to victory in the Berlin Marathon in September crossing the finish line in 2h:03m:03s, just six seconds short of Dennis Kimetto’s world record (2h:02m:57s).
And after voicing his disappointment at missing out on the world record... Read More
Huawei broke the Guinness World Record for the most selfies taken with different people in three minutes. The image featuring 160 participants was captured using the Huawei Mate 9 with the iconic Burj Khalifa as a backdrop.
The record breaking attempt took place at The Palace Hotel in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As per the Guinness World Record guidelines, the image was a selfie taken by an individual using a smartphone or digital camera and was captured in exactly 180... Read More
The Middle East and North Africa’s leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer, Majid Al Futtaim, continues its expansion and announces today a new AED 300 million project in Abu Dhabi – “My City Centre Masdar”. The new mall will be located in the heart of Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, with easy access to adjacent developments and connectivity to planned smart public transport options including buses, light rail transit (LRT) lines, Group Rapid... Read More
Al-Futtaim Motors, leader in sustainable mobility and exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus in the UAE, will be taking part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle East, and a significant platform for international dialogue and cooperation, as the Official Transport Partner of the exhibition, set to be held on 12-21 January, 2017, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.
“Our message for many... Read More
Dubai Duty Free ushered in the new year by announcing annual sales of Dhs6.673 billion (US$1.85 billion) in 2016.
Reflecting on the year at Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: “Overall, it has been a good year for the operation and I would like to thank H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Duty Free for his ongoing support. I also join His Highness in thanking... Read More
With the Omega Dubai Desert Classic fast approaching, the sale of tickets has picked up pace ahead of the 28th edition of the European Tour event that gets under way at Emirates Golf Club from February 2 to 5.
Featuring Tiger Woods, world number two Rory McIlroy, The Open champion Henrik Stenson and The Masters winner Danny Willett, who is also the defending champion, among other top-draws in a star-studded field, the tournament exudes the energy of a Major, promising an absorbing... Read More
WAM -- Dubai-based developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group, Centara Hotels and Resorts, signed a joined venture agreement to create a 550-room, AED500 million beachfront resort with waterpark on Deira Islands in Dubai.
Under the agreement, signed in Bangkok by Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah, and Centara Chairman, Suthikiati Chirathivat, the two companies will deliver an upscale resort on a prime stretch of beach on Deira Islands, Nakheel’s new, 15.3 sq. km., world-class tourism,... Read More