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Milestone for Abu Dhabi airport
Tuesday, January 27, 2015Airport’s three terminals welcome record 20 million passengers in 2014 Dubai — Abu Dhabi International Airport hit a milestone in 2014 as the airport’s three terminals welcomed more than 20 million passengers last year, registering a 20 per cent year-on- year increase. It is the highest-ever percentage growth in the airport’s history since 2006. The… Milestone for Abu Dhabi airport
Abu Dhabi to host the Open Water Swimming World Cup 2015
Saturday, January 24, 2015More than 2,000 triathletes to descend on capital for the event in March Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will host the 10-kilometre Open Water Swimming World Cup on March 13, it has been announced. The event will be held under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) in cooperation with the International Swimming Federation… Abu Dhabi to host the Open Water Swimming World Cup 2015
Kazakhstan and Dubai seek to expand cooperation in legal field
Saturday, January 24, 2015The newly assigned Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai and Northern Emirates, H.E. Issagaliyev Arman took up his duties. Previously, he worked as the Chief of sector of the Foreign Policy Center of the Presidential Administration. In 2000-2004, he served as the First Secretary of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Egypt, in… Kazakhstan and Dubai seek to expand cooperation in legal field
Dubai to see 100 million air travellers by 2020
Saturday, January 24, 2015Meet to focus on future travel trends, increased responsibilities of border control authorities. Dubai — As the Dubai Airports saw 71 million passengers in 2014 and are expected to receive over 100 million passengers by 2020, the immigration authorities in the emirate are working on an Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). So far, the General… Dubai to see 100 million air travellers by 2020
UAE confirms its participation in “EXPO-2017”
Saturday, January 24, 2015Last week Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Abu Dhabi Kairat Lama Sharif met with Salem Al Ameri, the UAE’s EXPO Commissioner General, to exchange views on the UAE participation in the international specialized exhibition “EXPO -2017” to be held in Astana. During the meeting, the Kazakhstani diplomat informed his interlocutor about the stages of preparation for… UAE confirms its participation in “EXPO-2017”
Solar plane set for round the world flight from Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, January 21, 2015Solar Impulse 2 will return to Abu Dhabi after a five-month journey with stops in Oman, India, China, Hawaii and New York, travelling 35,000km. Abu Dhabi – A plane powered by the sun will attempt an unprecedented flight around the world next month, the project’s founders said, seeking to prove that flying is possible without… Solar plane set for round the world flight from Abu Dhabi
UAE beats renewables cost hurdle with world’s cheapest price for solar energy
Wednesday, January 21, 2015The UAE has another world record under its belt: the planet’s lowest prices for solar energy. It may not sound as glamorous as the tallest building or the longest gold chain, but it has the potential to be a game changer in more ways than one. High costs had previously been a major obstacle prohibiting… UAE beats renewables cost hurdle with world’s cheapest price for solar energy
UAE on track for sustainable economic growth: Report
Wednesday, January 21, 2015The State of Green Economy Report aims to monitor and document the country’s progress in its green economy efforts in accordance with the UAE’s green development strategy. Abu Dhabi — Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, UAE Minister for Environment and Water, has issued the nation’s first State of Green Economy Report which evaluates the country’s… UAE on track for sustainable economic growth: Report
Dubai’s busy cruise season continues as five vessels dock at same time
Wednesday, January 21, 2015Mina Rashid welcomes over 25,000 cruise passengers over the weekend at its cruise terminals; Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 to arrive on 29th January Dubai, UAE, 20 January 2014: For the first time in its history, Mina Rashid has welcomed five cruise ships at the same time, last week. Over 25,000 passengers and crew of… Dubai’s busy cruise season continues as five vessels dock at same time
IRENA and ADFD Bring Renewable Power to 280,000 in Many Rural Communities
Monday, January 19, 2015$57m will fund five renewable energy projects in developing countries from Argentina to Iran Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18 January, 2015 – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today announced USD 57 million in concessional loans for five renewable energy… IRENA and ADFD Bring Renewable Power to 280,000 in Many Rural Communities
