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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
4th January a precious day, says Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum
04 Jan 2017
WAM -- Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that 4th January is a precious occasion remembered fondly by the people of the UAE every year since Sheikh Mohammed's accession as Ruler of Dubai.
She recalled her husband’s oft-quoted words that his aspiration was for his nation to be number one and that becoming number one is not impossible, because "the word... Read More
Stunning, Polynesian-themed Lapita hotel opens in Dubai Parks & Resorts
03 Jan 2017
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection can't wait to exceed your wildest expectations. As the only hotel located inside Dubai Parks and Resorts, it allows for convenient access to exhilarating attractions at the Hollywood-themed Motiongate, Bollywood Park and Legoland theme parks, as well as RIVERLAND® shopping center and dining.
The stunning property greets you... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed announces iconic luxury waterfront project: Dubai Harbour
03 Jan 2017
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the development of Dubai Harbour, a unique new waterfront destination that will feature the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s largest marina.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made the announcement in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; H.H. Sheikh... Read More
Sharjah seeks stronger ties with Serbia
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- The emirate of Sharjah has deep economic ties with Serbia and seeks to strengthen investment and trade ties with the European country, Director-General of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Khalid bin Butti Al Hajri recently said.
He was speaking during a meeting with a high-level delegation of Serbian senior trade and economic representatives headed by presided over by Milos Perisic, charge d'affaires at the Serbian Embassy in the UAE.
The delegation, which... Read More
Dubai welcomes 2017 with dazzling fireworks!
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- Dubai has once again mesmerised the world with a magnificent New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle by Emaar Properties, bidding farewell to 2016 and welcoming in 2017 in resplendent style. Hundreds of thousands of spectators from all over the world joined the celebrations in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s mega-development in the heart of the city, centred around the iconic Burj Khalifa. The dazzling event reached billions more through live television feeds and a real-time experience via Twitter... Read More
CEO of DTCM says 2016 was exceptional year for Dubai with colourful spectrum of tourism offerings
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- Dubai has welcomed almost 1,000 travel industry professionals and conference organisers from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East during the final quarter of this year to showcase the emirate’s impressive range of tourism offerings, through a series of familiarisation trips organised by Dubai Tourism.
The familiarisation trips highlight the organisations commitment to promote new leisure experiences such as Dubai Opera, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Dubai Parks and Resorts in key... Read More
Dubai Economic Council enhances partnership with Bank of China
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- The Bank of China is expected to play a role in some of the UAE’s most important projects, including infrastructure, tourism, real estate, trade and logistics.
Dubai has a wide network of economic relations with several countries, however, its ties with China are deep and unique, particularly in terms of the Dubai Government’s vision to expand these ties and develop China as a strategic partner, not only in trade, but also in large-scale development projects, stated Hani Al... Read More
Emirates rounds off 2016 with fleet and product milestones
29 Dec 2016
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments.
Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Consumer appetite for travel has remained resilient, despite socio-economic and political headwinds around the globe, and that is reflected in our operational growth. Emirates will continue on our strategy of organic growth,... Read More
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