UAE News
Meet Dubai’s Expo mascots
Thursday, October 10, 2019One magical ghaf tree, two intrepid Emirati siblings and three helpful robo-guardians have been revealed as the mascots for Expo 2020 Dubai, embarking on a thrilling adventure through time and space to discover the meaning behind the next World Expo. Latifa is an inquisitive eight-year-old girl who dreams of becoming one of the world’s greatest… Meet Dubai’s Expo mascots
Dubai Police and Kleindienst join forces to unveil the world’s first floating Smart Police Station
Thursday, October 10, 2019H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, inaugurated the world’s first floating Smart Police Station, at GITEX 2019. Dubai Police has partnered with the group behind the innovative Floating Seahorse Villa, Kleindienst, to reveal the world’s first floating Smart Police Station. The announcement was made… Dubai Police and Kleindienst join forces to unveil the world’s first floating Smart Police Station
Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri set for hero’s return on Saturday
Thursday, October 10, 2019Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will return to the UAE from Russia this weekend after captivating the Arab world with his historic flight to the International Space Station. The 35-year-old will touchdown from Moscow on Saturday and is expected to be greeted by his family and space officials. Reserve astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will return… Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri set for hero’s return on Saturday
Three new supercars join Dubai Ambulance
Wednesday, October 9, 2019Three new supercars have been added to Dubai Ambulance’s fleet, bringing the total number of race cars to eight. Khalifa Bin Drai, executive director of the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) said the supercars include a Nissan GT, a Corvette and a Range Rover. The unveiling of the fast cars was made during the… Three new supercars join Dubai Ambulance
124-year-old Indian passenger stuns Abu Dhabi officials
Wednesday, October 9, 2019A passenger’s passport caused a stir with immigration officers at Abu Dhabi International Airport after it disclosed that the man’s age was 124. The passport, which was photographed and shared on social media much to the disbelief of residents, claimed that Swami Sivananda was born in the city of Kolkata in the West Bengal state of India on… 124-year-old Indian passenger stuns Abu Dhabi officials
Saudi Arabia says 24,000 tourists visited in 10 days
Wednesday, October 9, 2019Around 24,000 foreigners visited Saudi Arabia since a new tourist visa system went into effect in the kingdom on September 27, Saudi media reported on Tuesday. Visitors from China have topped the list with 7,391, followed by citizens of the UK and the US with 6,159 and 2,132 respectively, according to figures released by the… Saudi Arabia says 24,000 tourists visited in 10 days
Female Etihad pilots give rare view of A380 taking off for Paris (Video)
Tuesday, October 8, 2019It is a rare insight into what happens inside an Etihad jet during take-off. Footage posted online showed the checks, detail and awesome engineering that goes into getting an Airbus A380 off the ground. Posted by aviation website JustPlanes, the video shows an all-female crew with an Emirati first officer taking off flight EY037 on… Female Etihad pilots give rare view of A380 taking off for Paris (Video)
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi to take over brother Khalid Al Qasimi’s London fashion label
Tuesday, October 8, 2019Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has been named the creative director of London menswear label Qasimi. She will take over the reigns following the death of her twin brother Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the fashion designer behind London menswear label Qasimi and son of the Ruler of Sharjah, who died on July 1 at… Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi to take over brother Khalid Al Qasimi’s London fashion label
UAE nationals to be allowed to travel to Lebanon from Tuesday
Tuesday, October 8, 2019UAE nationals will be allowed to travel to Lebanon from Tuesday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation has announced today. Khalid Belhoul, undersecretary at the ministry, said the decision was reached after the ministry followed up with the Lebanese government about the security of country’s entry ports. The Lebanese government also made… UAE nationals to be allowed to travel to Lebanon from Tuesday
Hamdan bin Mohammed opens GITEX Technology Week 2019
Monday, October 7, 2019(WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on 6th October officially inaugurated the 39th GITEX Technology Week and the 4th edition of GITEX Future Stars at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Taking place from 6th-10th October, the event features 4,500 companies… Hamdan bin Mohammed opens GITEX Technology Week 2019
