UAE News
President of Kazakhstan receives credentials of UAE Ambassador
Wednesday, April 12, 2017WAM — President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has received the credentials of Dr. Mohammed Ahmed bin Sultan Al Jaber, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the regards of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister and… President of Kazakhstan receives credentials of UAE Ambassador
Participants of Culture Summit 2017 stress importance of inclusion of heritage in school curricula
Wednesday, April 12, 2017WAM — Participants at the 2nd session of Culture Summit 2017 Abu Dhabi, have stressed the importance of including the subject of heritage in the educational curriculums to strengthen societal awareness and place an overall plan to protect endangered culture and heritage, especially in the Arab world, with the help of international organisations. They also emphasised… Participants of Culture Summit 2017 stress importance of inclusion of heritage in school curricula
Official Emblem for FIFA Club World Cup 2017 unveiled
Wednesday, April 12, 2017WAM — The Official Emblem of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 was unveiled on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital and Host City for the tournament. The event marks an important milestone in the journey towards the start of the 14th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which runs… Official Emblem for FIFA Club World Cup 2017 unveiled
HH Mohammed bin Rashid receives Sun Chunlan, member of Chinese Communist Party’s Political Bureau
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM-His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received today Sun Chunlan, head of the United Front Work Department of the Communist Party of China, CPC, Central Committee. Mrs Chunlan conveyed the greeting of Li Keqiang, the Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of… HH Mohammed bin Rashid receives Sun Chunlan, member of Chinese Communist Party’s Political Bureau
Dubai recycles 50,000 gallons of cooking oil everyday
Tuesday, April 11, 2017Every single day, 14,000 eateries across Dubai discard roughly 80,000 gallons (302,832 litres) of cooking fats, oil and grease from some of our most favourite kitchens, enough to fill 1,600 average-sized bathtubs, accordingly to Gulfnews. But thanks to a public-private partnership called Envirol inked in 2006 between Dubai Municipality and Blue — an eco firm… Dubai recycles 50,000 gallons of cooking oil everyday
Over 16,000 drivers in Dubai fined in 3 months for using phone
Tuesday, April 11, 2017Dubai: More than 16,000 motorists were fined by Dubai Police for using phones while driving in the first three months this year. Dubai Police fined motorists involved in 16,099 cases of using phones while driving. Last year, a total of 16,393 offences were registered during the same period. The total number of fines issued during… Over 16,000 drivers in Dubai fined in 3 months for using phone
A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed within months
Tuesday, April 11, 2017A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed “within months”. Covering an area of nearly 1.2 square kilometres — more than two times larger than Vatican City — Dubai Safari located at Al Warqa’a 5 aims to create the ideal habitat for wildlife. On Sunday, Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality,… A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed within months
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of UAE Agenda 2021
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the efficiency and success of the government is measured by it achievements and its ability to secure its goals on time. “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al… Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of UAE Agenda 2021
Hazza bin Zayed launches Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority talent development programme
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched the talent development programme of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, in co-operation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. The programme aims to explore emerging talent and develop their artistic skills while attracting a number of… Hazza bin Zayed launches Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority talent development programme
Arab countries produce 15.5 percent of world gas production
Tuesday, April 11, 2017WAM — The Arab region now produces 15.5 percent of the world gas production, an increase of 11.8 percent from the year 1980’s levels, according to the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, (OAPEC). Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, quoted Engineer Wael Abdul Mo’ti, gas industries expert at the Technical Affairs Department, OAPEC, as saying that Arab… Arab countries produce 15.5 percent of world gas production
