UAE News
Uber to acquire Careem to expand greater Middle East regional opportunity together
Wednesday, March 27, 2019WAM — Uber and Careem have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire Careem for US$3.1 billion, consisting of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash. The acquisition of Careem is subject to applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2020. Uber will acquire all of Careem’s mobility,… Uber to acquire Careem to expand greater Middle East regional opportunity together
Uzbekistan President visits Wahat Al Karama
Tuesday, March 26, 2019WAM — President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan visited on Monday, 25th March, 2019, Wahat Al Karama, Abu Dhabi’s national and cultural landmark designed to commemorate the sacrifices and heroic deeds of UAE martyrs to defend their homeland and protect its achievements. Upon his arrival, President Mirziyoyev was welcomed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan,… Uzbekistan President visits Wahat Al Karama
Mohamed bin Zayed approves AED5.6 billion to support R&D in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, March 26, 2019WAM — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved AED5.6 billion in support of the Research and Development, R&D, scheme as part of the Ghadan 21 programme. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin… Mohamed bin Zayed approves AED5.6 billion to support R&D in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Government, XPRIZE partner to grow emirate’s R&D ecosystem
Tuesday, March 26, 2019WAM — The Abu Dhabi Government and XPRIZE Foundation have signed a strategic agreement to grow Abu Dhabi’s research and development, R&D, ecosystem. The partnership is a major Ghadan 21 initiative to grow Abu Dhabi’s R&D ecosystem with a commitment of AED300 million (US$81 million) to crowdsource innovation via a series of XPRIZE Abu Dhabi… Abu Dhabi Government, XPRIZE partner to grow emirate’s R&D ecosystem
Enthralling shows during ‘Kalinka’ to captivate ‘The Flag Island’ visitors
Monday, March 25, 2019The Flag Island, Sharjah’s leisure, tourist and family destination, is to host the International Festival ‘Kalinka’. The 2-day festival on 29 – 30 March 2019, will be showing spectacular cross-cultural performances as Russia and Kazakhstan combine their talents in a dazzling display of music and dance at the Flag Island’s amphitheatre, from 7:00 p.m –… Enthralling shows during ‘Kalinka’ to captivate ‘The Flag Island’ visitors
Kenyan teacher wins $1 million global teaching prize
Monday, March 25, 2019A Franciscan monk has been named the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize at a star-studded ceremony in Dubai. Peter Tabichi from Kenya was presented with the prestigious award in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and actor Hugh Jackman. Emotions ran high at the final ceremony at… Kenyan teacher wins $1 million global teaching prize
Mansour bin Zayed receives President of Uzbekistan upon arrival in UAE
Sunday, March 24, 2019WAM — President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, arrived on Abu Dhabi on Sunday, 24th March 2019, on a multi-day visit to the UAE. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Flight Terminal in Abu Dhabi, the President of Uzbekistan was welcomed by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential… Mansour bin Zayed receives President of Uzbekistan upon arrival in UAE
Khazakhstan officially renames capital Astana as Nur-Sultan
Sunday, March 24, 2019On march 23rd Kazakhstan officially renamed the country’s capital “Nur-Sultan” to honour its ex-president Nursultan Nazarbayev. In a statement from the president’s official website, Kazakhstan’s new president Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev ratified the proposal to change the name of the country’s capital from Astana to “Nur-Sultan”. Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev was sworn in as Kazakhstan’s president on Wednesday a… Khazakhstan officially renames capital Astana as Nur-Sultan
Curtain comes down on Special Olympics World Games AD (Video)
Saturday, March 23, 2019The UAE rounded off a successful Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 with an impressive medal tally as the curtain came down on the mega event on Thursday. The seven-day event attracted athletes from around the world, which created a buzz in the sporting fraternity across the globe. As the final curtain falls on… Curtain comes down on Special Olympics World Games AD (Video)
Big tobacco firms plan launch of vaping products in UAE
Saturday, March 23, 2019Tobacco giants are planning a full-scale assault on the UAE’s emerging e-cigarette market after authorities agreed to permit their sale. British American Tobacco and Philip Morris International – two of the biggest cigarette producers in the world – are both now set to launch products in the country. Their move comes as the UAE government… Big tobacco firms plan launch of vaping products in UAE
