UAE News
Countdown begins: 100 days until first Emirati astronaut goes into space
Monday, June 24, 2019It is approximately eight million seconds until the countdown to blast-off, or to put it another way, almost 100 days until the first Emirati astronaut goes into space. For astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi, undergoing training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Russia’s Star City, the coming days will fly… Countdown begins: 100 days until first Emirati astronaut goes into space
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi hosts media breakfast in Moscow
Sunday, June 23, 2019WAM – The Russian office of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi,DCT Abu Dhabi, hosted a breakfast for media professionals in Moscow to showcase the latest news and developments in the UAE capital and the unique attractions the destination has to offer. The event took place at Space Owl, a new restaurant… Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi hosts media breakfast in Moscow
Images of Bella Hadid removed from The Dubai Mall after UAE and Saudi controversy
Sunday, June 23, 2019She issued an apology after being accused of disrespecting the people of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but the ramifications over a controversial post on Bella Hadid’s Instagram account are still being felt. In the offending Instagram story, the supermodel appeared to press the bottom of her foot on the two nations’ flags in a… Images of Bella Hadid removed from The Dubai Mall after UAE and Saudi controversy
UAE’s airlines suspends operations over Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman
Sunday, June 23, 2019In a statement, Etihad, the national airline of the UAE said, “Following the decision yesterday of the US Federal Aviation Administration to restrict US airline operations in Iranian-controlled airspace, Etihad Airways consulted closely with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and other UAE airlines to evaluate the US action.” “Etihad Airways has subsequently suspended operations… UAE’s airlines suspends operations over Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman
Mohammed bin Rashid receives trophy from Queen Elizabeth II on historic Royal Ascot win
Sunday, June 23, 2019LONDON, (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has expressed satisfaction with the achievements of UAE horses at the Royal Ascot horse race, which is considered Britain’s most popular race meeting. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid received the winning trophy from Queen Elizabeth II… Mohammed bin Rashid receives trophy from Queen Elizabeth II on historic Royal Ascot win
The world now has three people worth more than $100 billion each
Thursday, June 20, 2019Bloomberg – Bernard Arnault, Europe’s richest person, just joined Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates in the world’s most exclusive wealth club with a fortune of at least $100 billion. Arnault, chairman of LVMH, entered the ranks of centibillionaires Tuesday as the luxury-goods maker climbed 2.9% to a record 368.80 euros a share. His net worth… The world now has three people worth more than $100 billion each
Global First-of-its-kind Russian Centre for Digital Innovations and ICT Launched in Dubai Internet City
Thursday, June 20, 2019Dubai Internet City (DIC), the Middle East’s leading technology business community, yesterday, 19 June 2019, witnessed the launch of the first Russian Centre for Digital Innovations and Information and Communication Technologies. The centre, facilitated by the Russian Export Centre (REC), is one of the largest and only business support platforms for Russian tech firms outside… Global First-of-its-kind Russian Centre for Digital Innovations and ICT Launched in Dubai Internet City
Saudi Arabia’s first female commercial pilot wants others to soar in her flight path
Wednesday, June 19, 2019A 29-year-old Saudi Arabian woman has become the first female first officer to fly a mainstream commercial plane in the kingdom. Yasmeen Al Maimani piloted Nesma Airlines flight ATR72 from Hail to Al Qasim on June 9, making her mark on the world of aviation by becoming the first female first officer to fly a… Saudi Arabia’s first female commercial pilot wants others to soar in her flight path
Dubai Customs participates in Azerbaijan WCO IT/TI Conference
Wednesday, June 19, 2019DUBAI, 18th June, 2019 (WAM) — Dubai Customs took an active part in the WCO IT/TI Conference and Exhibition, which was held between 12th-14th June, 2019, in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs headed the delegation to the conference which took place under the theme “New technologies for SMART borders… Dubai Customs participates in Azerbaijan WCO IT/TI Conference
Norway island wants to be world’s first time-free zone
Wednesday, June 19, 2019(CNN) — Don’t you wish those long summer days could last forever? An island in northern Norway is campaigning to do just that. With the Northern Hemisphere’s summer solstice just around the corner on June 21, Sommarøy – meaning “Summer Island” – wants to swap its watches for flower garlands and declare itself the world’s… Norway island wants to be world’s first time-free zone
