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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed was guided around an International aerospace show in Moscow by Russian president Vladimir Putin
Wednesday, August 26, 2015Sheikh Mohammed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was in Russia for the International Aviation and Space Show, Maks 2015, and to discuss relations with Mr Putin. He joined Mr Putin and other top Russian officials for a parade of civil and military jets before the president accompanied… Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed was guided around an International aerospace show in Moscow by Russian president Vladimir Putin
Dubai World Central Names its Landmark Project
Thursday, August 20, 2015Pursuant to Law No. 11 of 2015 issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, which established Dubai World Central as a subsidiary of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Dubai World Central has named its 145 square kilometer master-planned city ‘Dubai… Dubai World Central Names its Landmark Project
UAE Drones for Good Award to Host Middle East’s Largest-Ever Drone Zone at GITEX Technology Week 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015The UAE Drones for Good Award and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today announced a partnership to host the Middle East’s largest-ever live drone activation zone at GITEX Technology Week 2015 – the landmark 35thanniversary of the leading ICT business gateway in the Middle East, North Africa and South-east Asia. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), widely known as… UAE Drones for Good Award to Host Middle East’s Largest-Ever Drone Zone at GITEX Technology Week 2015
MBRSC launches “Majarat” Magazine in order to spread knowledge of space science
Thursday, August 20, 2015Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the launch of its new magazine “Majarat”, which focuses on space science and technology. The aim of the magazine is to spread knowledge and awareness about the Centre’s work, local and global space science news and related discoveries and points of scientific interest from around the world.… MBRSC launches “Majarat” Magazine in order to spread knowledge of space science
Silicon Valley-based Safari Kid Nursery Debuts in the UAE
Thursday, August 20, 2015Safari Kid – the international chain of preschools & kindergartens founded in the Silicon Valley – has ventured into United Arab Emirates with the inauguration of its flagship nursery for the Middle East and Africa region, in Dubai. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, behind Four Points Sheraton hotel this is Safari Kids’ maiden entry into… Silicon Valley-based Safari Kid Nursery Debuts in the UAE
Emirates to embark on the world’s longest non-stop westerly flight
Sunday, August 16, 2015Emirates Airline has launched the world’s longest non-stop flight, with its new service between its home base of Dubai to Panama City expected to take 17 hours and 35 minutes. The flight, which will kick off in February 2016, will be on a Boeing 777 200LR – the world’s longest-range jetliner – in a three-class layout;… Emirates to embark on the world’s longest non-stop westerly flight
RTA to build 12 marine transport stations at Business Bay Canal and Dubai Water Canal
Sunday, August 16, 2015The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will build 12 new marine transport stations at the Business Bay Canal and the Dubai Water Canal, which will boost the country’s maritime sector, according to a top RTA official. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA),… RTA to build 12 marine transport stations at Business Bay Canal and Dubai Water Canal
Starwood signs four Dubai hotels with Dubai properties
Sunday, August 16, 2015US-based hotel chain Starwood has signed an agreement with property developer Dubai Properties to open four hotels in Dubai under its mid-scale brands Aloft and Element. The hotels, which are set to open in 2018, will feature 816 rooms altogether, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Dubai’s International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) will… Starwood signs four Dubai hotels with Dubai properties
Dubai invites designs for 60,000-capacity stadium
Sunday, August 16, 2015According to news agency Reuters, Dubai has launched a competition to design a 60,000-seater stadium that will be built in the emirate to stage matches at soccer’s 2019 Asian Cup. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in March awarded hosting rights for the 24-nation tournament to the United Arab Emirates, rejecting a rival proposal from Iran.… Dubai invites designs for 60,000-capacity stadium
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo marks historic first with assisted breeding programme for Sand Tiger Sharks
Wednesday, August 12, 2015Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, a flagship asset of Emaar Retail LLC, is marking a global historic first with the launch of a pioneering assisted breeding programme for one of its star inhabitants, the Sand Tiger Shark. Dubai Aquarium has the largest of its kind aquarium population of Sand Tiger Sharks (Carcharias taurus), also known… Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo marks historic first with assisted breeding programme for Sand Tiger Sharks
