UAE News
DIFF 2016 to honour renowned composer Gabriel Yared with Lifetime Achievement award
Tuesday, October 4, 2016The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) today revealed that Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Grammy award-winning French Lebanese composer Gabriel Yared will be the recipient of this year’s prestigious Arab Lifetime Achievement Award. An internationally acclaimed composer whose impressive filmography spans three decades, Yared will receive the award in recognition of his incredible contributions to… Untitled
Uzbekistan to hold presidential elections on 4 December
Tuesday, October 4, 2016Elections of the President of Uzbekistan will be held on Sunday, 4 December 2016, Central Election Commission said on 9 September. The start of the election campaign was announced on the same day. First President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov died on 2 September at the age of 78. He was buried in his home city of Samarkand the following day. The Legislative Chamber and the Senate (lower and upper… Untitled
HH Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Future Accelerators
Tuesday, October 4, 2016WAM — The UAE hosts the best minds in the world as it aims to shape the future, and started a new era today where it proactively plans for the future, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said. Sheikh Mohammed’s comments were made… Untitled
Etihad Airways wins ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at TTG Travel Awards
Monday, October 3, 2016Etihad Airways has been named ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. The prestigious award is voted for by the readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTG India, TTGmice, TTGassociations, TTG-BTmice China and TTG Asia Luxury. Etihad Airways’ Vice President Australia and Asia, Lindsay White, accepted the… Untitled
Dubai Exports participates in WorldFood Moscow for third year in a row
Monday, October 3, 2016WAM — Dubai Exports has participated in the ‘WorldFood Moscow’ exhibition for the third year in a row. The exhibition featured a 52-member team comprising local exporters and manufacturers joining the UAE pavilion under the Dubai Exports umbrella. Over the past three years, Dubai Exports has facilitated and supported an increasing number of exporters and… Untitled
Etihad Airways named ME’s Leading Airline at 23rd World Travel Awards
Monday, October 3, 2016Etihad Airways has been named The Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East, representing a decade of dominance in the category, and one of four accolades proudly collected last night during a prestigious ceremony at The St. Regis Dubai. The national airline of the UAE also won awards for the Middle… Untitled
Emirates launches two daily A 380 services to Moscow and Guangzhou
Monday, October 3, 2016Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia on 1st October 2016. Flight EK362, which departed Dubai at 10:20, landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on schedule on the evening of 1 October. Arriving a few hours later into Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport was flight EK131.… Untitled
Winter fun in the sun! Aquaventure Waterpark launches first Annual Pass!
Thursday, September 29, 2016UAE waterpark fans can rejoice as Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm announces the launch of its first Annual Pass. Offering unlimited access to the award winning waterpark, guests can also enjoy a variety of member benefits including preferential rates at Dolphin Bay and Sea Lion Point, discounts at The Lost Chambers Aquarium and much more!… Untitled
Get Ready! The Countdown begins for Yas Mall Fashion Week 12 – 15 October 2016!
Thursday, September 29, 2016With less than three weeks until Yas Mall’s Fashion Week on 12-15 October, preparations are underway as designers and brands pick their favourite outfits to showcase on the runway. This four-day fashion extravaganza will be launched with a spectacular concert from Lebanese superstar Ragheb Alama, followed by an exclusive Gala event at Yas Viceroy, completed… Untitled
OMEGA to time upcoming 2016 FINA Swimming World Cup in Dubai on 3rd and 4 October!
Thursday, September 29, 2016On the 3rd and 4th of October, some of the world’s greatest swimmers will be in Dubai for the 5th meet of the 2016 FINA Swimming World Cup. OMEGA will be on hand as Official FINA Partner and Timekeeper as it is for each edition of the Swimming World Cup series and other key FINA… Untitled
