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HH Sheikh Mohammed reviews designs of Hope Probe, as part of the Emirates Mars Probe
Thursday, November 3, 2016WAM — Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed the designs of Hope Probe, as part of the Emirates Mars Mission. The project will send an unmanned probe to Mars by 2021 marking the UAE’s 50th National Day. His Highness Sheikh… HH Sheikh Mohammed reviews designs of Hope Probe, as part of the Emirates Mars Probe
Three directors compete for IWC Filmmaker Award to be announced at 13th DIFF
Thursday, November 3, 2016The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen are proud to announce the three nominees for the IWC Filmmaker Award. The winner will receive USD 100,000 to support them in bringing their ideas to fruition on the big screen and will be announced at the IWC gala event at the… Three directors compete for IWC Filmmaker Award to be announced at 13th DIFF
DED to launch consumer choice programme from Dec. to enhance retail experience
Thursday, November 3, 2016WAM — The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai is launching a consumer choice programme from December so that customers in Dubai’s retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors can rate their experience and share reviews. The bilingual (Arabic and English) programme called ‘Customer Choice’ is being launched by the Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection, CCCP,… DED to launch consumer choice programme from Dec. to enhance retail experience
$9 million for a plate numer
Thursday, November 3, 2016Indian businessman Balwinder Sahani paid 33 million dirhams ($9 million) for a Dubai license plate for one of his Rolls Royces. Plate ‘D5’ was sold at a government auction on Saturday, according to local media reports. Sahani, who owns a property management company, also purchased another plate for 1 million dirhams. He bought the number… $9 million for a plate numer
First UAE Edition of World Rafting Championship takes off today at Al Ain’s Wadi Adventure!
Wednesday, November 2, 2016The first-ever UAE edition of the World Rafting Championship (WRC) organized by the International Rafting Federation begins today (Tuesday, November 1, 2016) at Al Ain’s Wadi Adventure, the Middle East’s pioneering whitewater rafting, kayaking and surfing destination. The 87 competing teams from 28 countries are all set to show off their skills in the R4… First UAE Edition of World Rafting Championship takes off today at Al Ain’s Wadi Adventure!
DDF signs MOU’s with CTRIP and UnionPay International during Dubai Week in China
Wednesday, November 2, 2016Dubai Duty Free (DDF) joined a number of Dubai’s leading entities for the “Dubai Week in China: Shanghai” (27th-29th October), a Falcon and Associates initiative supported by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce (SMCC), at The Langham Hotel and The House in the bustling Xintiandi district. Aimed at celebrating the thriving bilateral relationship that exists… DDF signs MOU’s with CTRIP and UnionPay International during Dubai Week in China
UAE Vice President receives Belarusian President
Wednesday, November 2, 2016WAM — The UAE opens its doors to friends and brothers from other countries because it believes in the importance of communicating and holding talks with their governments, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said on Tuesday while receiving President of… UAE Vice President receives Belarusian President
Govt. of Dubai sponsors US$3 bn airports finance deal
Wednesday, November 2, 2016WAM — Dubai’s two international airports are set for a capacity-boosting, capex-fueled expansion that will enable them to serve up to 146 million passengers by 2025, due in large part to a proposed initial US$ 3bn financing transaction announced on Tuesday by the government of Dubai. Already, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world’s largest… Govt. of Dubai sponsors US$3 bn airports finance deal
12th Council meeting of IRENA begins in Abu Dhabi on 1st Nov.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016ABU DHABI, 1st November 2016 (WAM) – More than 300 high-level government representatives from 100 countries – the largest number ever represented at an IRENA Council meeting – gathered today in Abu Dhabi to attend the 12th Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). At the outset of the meeting, IRENA’s Director-General Adnan Z.… 12th Council meeting of IRENA begins in Abu Dhabi on 1st Nov.
Heavyweight Russian Quartet Powers Into Gulfood Manufacturing
Tuesday, November 1, 2016A quartet of Russian food manufacturing machinery heavyweights will debut the expertise they hope will transform them from major equipment importers to exporters at next week’s Gulfood Manufacturing, which runs 7-9 November at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The four: Dito Group; Kropotkin Plant; Shokolend Co. and Unity Food Machinery will go out to demonstrate… Heavyweight Russian Quartet Powers Into Gulfood Manufacturing
