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Safeguarding Cultural Heritage conference in Abu Dhabi

04 Dec 2016

The Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference also decided to organise a follow-up conference in 2017 to assess the implementation of its initiatives like an international network of safe havens to temporarily safeguard cultural property and the first projects financed by the $100-million (AED 367 million) international fund initiated in Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His... Read More

Google launches 360-degree imagery of 40 iconic sites in Dubai on Street View Special Collects

30 Nov 2016

The Street View Special Collects is a feature of Google Maps that allows users to explore places around the world like natural wonders as well as cultural and historic sites. It enables users to view and navigate 360-degree imagery of locations across the world.

As the UAE celebrates from Nov 30 to Dec 3 to mark its 45th National Day, Google maps’ one billion daily users can now explore key landmarks of the Middle East’s leading tourist destination.

Street View, a feature by... Read More

Enjoy free WiFi during UAE’s 45th National Day celebrations Nov 30th – Dec 3rd

30 Nov 2016

Give your data pack a break and enjoy free Internet access at more than 300 locations across the UAE. When you enter an Etisalat hotspot, connect to UAE WiFi using any WiFi enabled device, whether it’s a smartphone, laptop, tablet or gaming device.

Then simply connect using the WiFi hours that come free with your data package. It’s that easy to start enjoying high speed Internet with premium quality, with no download or upload limit, at all your favorite places in the UAE

How... Read More

Abu Dhabi: A Masterpiece Awaits your Arrival…see the video

30 Nov 2016

A visionary realm comes to life at the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi. As a centuries deep story, endless like the desert, it’s a masterpiece blending the sun, sand, and the sea, woven by wise men who built forts against time, monuments for faith and for the future, and tuned it to songs of joy to welcome the world and its creatures. Here you can reach towering heights and dizzying depths while discovering timeless treasures of beauty and awe.

It’s a unique world waiting to be unveiled.... Read More

Save 30-90% at the National Day Super Sale across Dubai, 1 – 3 Dec!

29 Nov 2016

If you love shopping, there’s only one place to be this National Day. Save 30-90 per cent on a huge range of items in Dubai’s unprecedented citywide sale from 1st to 3rdDecember.

Everything from fashion and electronics to toys and home items will be on sale at this amazing citywide three-day bonanza with up to 1,000 shops participating including Lacoste, Hackett, Paul Smith, Level Shoe District, Level Shoe District kids, Tory Burch, Sunglass Hut, Gap, Reebok, Pandora, Monsoon, Damas,... Read More

flydubai inaugurates Bangkok service

29 Nov 2016

Dubai-based flydubai has officially launched its Bangkok service, marking the start of its first double daily route outside of the GCC.

The inaugural flight from Dubai International Terminal 2 landed at Bangkok International Airport today, providing connecting routes for travel through Dubai. As a popular tourist destination, Bangkok offers holidaymakers a variety of experiences from adventure, sport, and health and wellness retreats. In addition, flights to Bangkok will provide... Read More

Enrique to perform on 24th Feb. at Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival 2017!

29 Nov 2016

Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival reveals that award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Enrique Iglesias is the headline act for the third day of the 15th anniversary festival. Taking place at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre between 22nd and 24th February, the annual musical extravaganza continues to be one of the most anticipated events in Dubai’s calendar and promises to elevate audience experiences on its 2017 edition with an exciting line-up of entertainment and... Read More

Now you can use Emirates ID cards at Dubai International’s automated immigration gates

29 Nov 2016

A new service that enables the use of Emirates ID cards to pass through automated immigration gates at Dubai International (DXB) is gaining popularity, with more than 234,000 UAE residents using it during its phased roll out. Completely free of charge and requiring no pre-registration, the new service makes passing through immigration Smart Gates fast and convenient for all UAE residents. The first of its kind in the region, it is the result of the joint efforts of the General Directorate... Read More

RTA opens 1,602 parking slots besides Dubai Water Canal

29 Nov 2016

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently opened parking slots provided at both sides of the Dubai Water Canal with a view to ease the mobility of visitors by offering them spaces to park their vehicles during their visits to the Canal. They will also be able to use the multiple transit means deployed in the area, and pedestrian crossings in moving between the two shores of the Canal.

Engineer Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic & Roads Agency, RTA, said, “The RTA... Read More

Ban Ki-Moon commends insightful vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for supporting sustainability

28 Nov 2016

WAM - Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, commended the insightful vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for supporting sustainability and global green economy and launching the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) with its permanent headquarters in Dubai and praised the UAE for joining WGEO as its first member.

In a meeting with Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of World Green Economy... Read More