UAE News
Hindu stone temple to be built in Abu Dhabi by 2020
Friday, February 9, 2018The National — The first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East will be built by 2020 and hand carved by Indian artisans. The first temple in Abu Dhabi will be built at Abu Mureikha, off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway, said a spokesman from the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha that will design, construct and manage… Hindu stone temple to be built in Abu Dhabi by 2020
UAE to become visa-free for Kazakhstan soon
Thursday, February 8, 2018KAZINFORM — Starting March 10, 2018, citizens of Kazakhstan will need no visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kazinform cites the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Kazakhstan. “We congratulate the friendly nation of Kazakhstan on the fact that the visa-free regime up to 30 days of stay in the United Arab… UAE to become visa-free for Kazakhstan soon
Fog in UAE: thick clouds cause more traffic delays and poor visibility
Thursday, February 8, 2018The National — Heavy fog has settled in over the Emirates for a third day, wreaking havoc for commuters across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Foggy and misty weather is set to continue over some coastal and internal areas of the country on Thursday, with poor visibility to less than 500 metres until 10am, forecasters… Fog in UAE: thick clouds cause more traffic delays and poor visibility
Saaed increases accident assessment fee from Dh300 to Dh500
Wednesday, February 7, 2018Gulf News — Saaed, the road traffic management wing of the Ministry of Interior, has increased the service fee for attending road accidents in Abu Dhabi from Dh300 to Dh500, an official from the customer care centre of Saaed said on Wednesday. The revised fee came into effect on February 1. The new fee for… Saaed increases accident assessment fee from Dh300 to Dh500
Robert De Niro to attend World Government Summit in Dubai
Wednesday, February 7, 2018American actor Robert De Niro will take part in a Climate Change Forum held at the World Government Summit in Dubai next week. On Tuesday, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, announced he was glad to be welcoming his friend to the emirate. The actor is expected to take part in… Robert De Niro to attend World Government Summit in Dubai
La Martina announced its sponsorship of this year’s Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge
Wednesday, February 7, 2018Dubai: On February 6, 2018 International sports equipment and fashion house, La Martina, announced today its sponsorship of this year’s Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge. La Martina, a global leader in polo accessories and clothing, will be the main shirt sponsor of the 13th edition of the region’s most coveted polo challenge, which will be… La Martina announced its sponsorship of this year’s Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge
Dubai receives 15.8m international visitors in 2017, in track of 2020 tourism goals
Wednesday, February 7, 2018Dubai recorded a strong 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international overnight visitation in 2017, accelerating the 5 per cent growth witnessed in the previous year and propelling the emirate’s momentum towards its 2020 goal of welcoming 20 million visitors per year by the start of the next decade. According to the latest data published… Dubai receives 15.8m international visitors in 2017, in track of 2020 tourism goals
SpaceX successfully launches the red Tesla to the Red Planet (Video)
Tuesday, February 6, 2018Lifting off from the same launchpad that sent the crew of Apollo 11 to the moon, the rocket sent up a mountain-sized plume of smoke and a rattling roar across Florida’s Space Coast, where thousands gathered to watch. The mission represented the first test of the massive rocket, powered by 27 engines in three first-stage boosters that are… SpaceX successfully launches the red Tesla to the Red Planet (Video)
Warner Bros World in Abu Dhabi: Rides revealed for two of the zones (Video)
Tuesday, February 6, 2018The National — Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi has unveiled a selection of the rides and attractions planned for the 1.65 million-square-foot theme park that is scheduled to open in summer 2018 on Yas Island near Ferrari World. What we know so far… The indoor theme park will feature six different lands that will be… Warner Bros World in Abu Dhabi: Rides revealed for two of the zones (Video)
Heavy fog that caused 44-car pile-up in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, February 6, 2018The National — Heavy fog is expected to continue over the coming days as low visibility caused a 44-vehicle pile-up in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning. The National Centre of Meteorology said stable weather with “cold nights, clear skies, moist air and light winds will keep the chance of fog formation high over most internal… Heavy fog that caused 44-car pile-up in Abu Dhabi
