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10-day Sharjah Light Festival Starts Today
Thursday, February 2, 2017The seventh annual Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) kicks off today in University City Hall in Sharjah City, and will go on for 10 days from February 2 to 11, 2017, covering 14 locations across the emirate. Initiated, managed, and produced by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) – under the patronage and… 10-day Sharjah Light Festival Starts Today
Year of Giving will solidify UAE’s position as the world’s most giving nation, asserts HH Sheikh Mohammed
Thursday, February 2, 2017WAM — The Giving Retreat was held on Wednesday under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The retreat included the largest brainstorm of its kind in the UAE, bringing together over 100 experts, stakeholders, officials and humanitarian workers… Year of Giving will solidify UAE’s position as the world’s most giving nation, asserts HH Sheikh Mohammed
Russia is a key political and economic partner to Arab countries, says HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
Thursday, February 2, 2017WAM — Russia is a key political and economic partner in the endeavours to realise the comprehensive development of the Middle East and support its stability, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said during the opening speech of the 4th session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in… Russia is a key political and economic partner to Arab countries, says HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
Sixth edition of Design Days Dubai to be held from 14 – 17 March, 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Returning for its sixth edition in a new location at Dubai Design District (d3) with the largest number of exhibitors to date (50), Design Days Dubai is the Middle East and South Asia’s only annual fair dedicated to collectible modern and contemporary design works. Positioned as a fair of discovery and with a primary focus on contemporary creations,… Sixth edition of Design Days Dubai to be held from 14 – 17 March, 2017
Archaeological excavations cast new light on Abu Dhabi’s earliest inhabitants
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Artefacts excavated from a village on the island of Marawah and in Baynunah indicate that during this time, a sophisticated and highly skilled population were able to trade and thrive in challenging conditions and adapt to the changing environment around them. Commenting on the latest discoveries, HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, TCA Abu Dhabi,… Archaeological excavations cast new light on Abu Dhabi’s earliest inhabitants
flydubai announces 14.4% passenger growth
Wednesday, February 1, 2017flydubai has today announced its Full-Year Results for 2016 reporting a profit of AED 31.6 million (USD 8.6 million). It has reported total revenue of AED 5 billion (USD 1.37 billion) an increase of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. The stronger second half, driven by increased passenger numbers, was impacted by downward…
HH Sheikh Mohammed watches 4th stage of Dubai International Cycling Tour
Wednesday, February 1, 2017WAM — Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, watched the 4th stage of the Dubai International Cycle Tour. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai’s Protocol Department, also witnessed the… HH Sheikh Mohammed watches 4th stage of Dubai International Cycling Tour
Abu Dhabi to host fourth session of Arab – Russian Cooperation Forum today
Wednesday, February 1, 2017WAM–Abu Dhabi has hosted a meeting of senior Arab officials within the framework of preparation for the fourth session of the Arab – Russian Cooperation Forum, which will be organised on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. During the meeting, the draft documents for the fourth session of the forum, which… Abu Dhabi to host fourth session of Arab – Russian Cooperation Forum today
Global Space Congress at Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi discusses latest technologies in space exploration
Wednesday, February 1, 2017WAM — Experts at the Global Space Congress, which opened here on Tuesday at St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi discussed the latest technologies in space exploration and ways to strengthen international efforts to develop this vital sector. The International Astronautical Federation also revealed plans to establish an international innovation agenda in the field… Global Space Congress at Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi discusses latest technologies in space exploration
Global GDP expected to grow 2.8 pct in 2017 in spite of many economic and political hurdles
Tuesday, January 31, 2017Euler Hermes, the world’s leading provider of trade-related credit insurance solutions, expects world GDP to grow by 2.8 percent year on year in 2017. With the smooth transition of the U. S. presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump being completed, the focus on the global economy shifts now to the four blocks United States,… Global GDP expected to grow 2.8 pct in 2017 in spite of many economic and political hurdles
