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Preparations underway for 4th Arab-Russian Forum in Abu Dhabi on 1st February
10 Jan 2017
WAM -- Permanent representatives of member states of the Arab League will hold a co-ordination meeting next Thursday at the pan-Arab organisation's headquarters in Cairo to prepare for the fourth Arab -Russian Cooperation Forum, to be held at the level of foreign ministers on 1st February in Abu Dhabi, the League announced today.
The meeting seeks to set the agenda of the forum, including a draft ministerial declaration, a joint work plan covering the period from 2016 to 2018 and a... Read More
Ajman Tourism Destination
09 Jan 2017
Speaking with Aviamost, HE Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD), said, “In accordance with the trends and targets of Ajman Vision 2021, Ajman delegation to WTM highlighted its significant efforts with regard to the development of tourism infrastructure in the emirate, with the focus of increasing the number of visitors in 2017 by 20%, following the remarkable growth of tourists from Europe to the Emirate”.
As a fast developing tourist... Read More
Longines presents another successful edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup
09 Jan 2017
Illustrious Swiss watchmaker, Longines, marked yet another successful presentation of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which took place on the 7th of January at the Dubai International Endurance City.
Furthering its commitment to the equestrian arena, Swiss watchmaker Longines was once again the Presenting Partner and Official Timekeeper of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which featured some of the top names from the world... Read More
KCA holds Extraordinary Congress
08 Jan 2017
The Kurash Confederation of Asia held the Extraordinary Congress meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The meeting was attended by IKA and KCA President Mr. Haider A. Farman, IKA First Vice President Mr. Jagdish Tytler, IKA President Adviser Mr. Komil Ruziev, Presidents and General Secretaries of National Kurash Federations of 24 Asian states – Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine,... Read More
Iconic Etihad Museum showcasing the birth of the UAE opens to public
08 Jan 2017
Described by HH Sheikh Mohammed as “an edifice that that will tell stories of our fathers”, the $163 million Etihad Museum is Dubai’s most recent tourist attraction and was inaugurated on the milestone occasion of the UAE’s 45th National Day, on December 2, 2016. It opened to the public yesterday January 7, 2017.
The iconic attraction relates the story of the nation’s Founding Fathers and the journey of the UAE to become a nation. Built over a two year period, its location under the... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed says UAE is a hub for equestrian endurance sports
08 Jan 2017
WAM -- The UAE has become a hub for equestrian endurance sports, and a factory producing champions who display the high stature of the UAE at global competitions, said Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
This year, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Festival attracted riders from across the world, and provided a great opportunity to exchange experiences between Emirati riders and world champions, he said in... Read More
Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 begins tomorrow Friday!
05 Jan 2017
WAM -- Sharjah World Music Festival 2017, SWMF 2017, is gearing up for a grand opening at Al Majaz Amphitheatre on Friday evening.
The fourth edition of the SWMF will feature a collection of concerts, musical shows and artistic activities featuring local, regional and international music, in line with Sharjah’s goal to be a regional incubator of culture and art.
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The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in... Read More
Dubai International airports receives record number of passengers in one day
05 Jan 2017
Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners' Affairs in Dubai, revealed that Dubai International airports received 105, 326 passengers in one day for the first time.
Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri expressed his happiness about this achievement consisting of receiving this huge number of passengers to UAE, which reflects UAE’s vision to make of Dubai a place where the world’s cultures meet and interact.
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Dubai is building the tallest lighthouse
04 Jan 2017
A new suburb is being built in one of the busiest places in Dubai, between The Palm and Dubai Marina. The Dubai Harbour is kicking-off development in 2017, and as you'd expect from the emirate, it's going to set some new standards for the biggest and tallest.
In the spirit of new beginnings, we launch a new project – The Dubai Harbour, a 20-million square foot waterfront development, said HH Sheikh Mohammed in his Twitter.
The lighthouse will stand at 135 meters (about 2... Read More
Private wild animal ownership banned in the UAE
04 Jan 2017
Only zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, breeding and research centres are entitled to keep wild or exotic animals. The public is urged to report cases of wild animals being kept as pets. Anyone who takes a leopard, cheetah or any other kind of exotic animal out in public will face a jail term of up to six month and a fine ranging between Dh10,000 and Dh500,000.
Possession of dangerous animals for trading purposes will be penalised with a jail term, or a fine ranging between Dh50,000 and... Read More
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