UAE News
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
Burj Khalifa lights up with Jacinda Ardern’s photo
Saturday, March 23, 2019Burj Khalifa lit up with Jacinda Ardern’s picture on Friday as a tribute from the government and people of United Arab Emirates to New Zealand’s Prime Minister in the aftermath of the mass shooting that killed 50 people at two mosques. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised Ms Ardern for her support to the Muslim… Burj Khalifa lights up with Jacinda Ardern’s photo
Baselworld 2019: The future begins now
Thursday, March 21, 2019BASEL, SWITZERLAND, March 21, 2019 – This morning, Baselworld 2019 officially opened with a clear signal that it is heading towards a modern future. The ceremonial “Ribbon Cutting” was held this morning in Hall 1.0 to the Alphorn tones of Swiss musician Eliana Burki. The m usician is renowned for her unconventional use of the… Baselworld 2019: The future begins now
Reigniting civilisations starts with giving, says Mohammed bin Rashid
Thursday, March 21, 2019On the launch of the third round of Arab Hope Makers initiative, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that “Every person has a capacity to give and a talent to invest in serving societies.” He added, “Water drops make a river, and reigniting civilisations… Reigniting civilisations starts with giving, says Mohammed bin Rashid
