UAE News
UAE partners with World Economic Forum to host Annual Meeting for Shaping the Future in Nov. 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016WAM – The UAE government today signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to host the next four editions of the Annual Meeting for Shaping the Future. The first of these meetings will be hosted in Dubai on 13 and 14 November 2016, featuring 50 specialized councils and more than 700 experts with… Untitled
UAE attends first annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in China
Sunday, June 26, 2016WAM – The UAE participated in the first annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the newly formed infrastructure development body, which was held from 25 – 26 June in Beijing, China. The Beijing meeting, attended by representatives of 57 member states, looked at measures to accelerate infrastructure… Untitled
HH Sheikh Mohammed says the nation’s cultural heritage is key to its prosperity
Thursday, June 23, 2016WAM – Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the UAE’s cultural heritage is key to its prosperity. His Highness also said that the country’s cultural heritage is an important factor in achieving its unique ambitions, and can inspire innovative… Untitled
Dubai International (DXB) expects 2m passengers over following two weekends
Thursday, June 23, 2016WAM — The annual summer travel peak is here and Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome nearly two million passengers over the two weekends of June 30 and July 7. The world’s number one hub for international passengers has lined up an exciting array of activities and deals – covering food, relaxation and… Untitled
Armenian grandmaster wins 21st Sharjah International Chess Championship
Wednesday, June 22, 2016WAM — Three players shared the first place at the 21st Sharjah International Chess Championship with 7.5 points. After using the tie-break system, Armenian grandmaster won the championship followed by Egyptian grandmasters Ahmed Adley and Bassim Amin. Three players shared the first place with 7.5 points. After using the tie-break system, Armenian grandmaster won the… Untitled
Emirates SkyCargo wins ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East’ for the second year running
Wednesday, June 22, 2016Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, continues to lead the international air cargo industry by winning the ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East’ award at the 2016 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards held in Shanghai. This is the second consecutive year that Emirates SkyCargo has won this prestigious award. The awards,… Untitled
Dubai International Airport named Best Airport in the ME
Tuesday, June 21, 2016WAM – Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been named the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Shanghai recently. The awards, which were organised by Asia Cargo News, recognised leading air and shipping lines service providers, air and sea ports, logistics and other associated… Untitled
Discover the World for Less this Eid with Emirates Holidays
Tuesday, June 21, 2016From a tranquil getaway to a lively city break, this Eid Al Fitr, Emirates Holidays offers holidays experiences to suit all tastes from Europe, Asia, the Indian Ocean and more. Family getaways Families looking for a relaxing holiday can look to a wide array of options from beach locales from the Mauritius to Cebu, Philippines,… Untitled
Dubai wins bid to host World Real Estate Congress in 2018
Monday, June 20, 2016WAM — Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau and a division of Dubai Tourism, in partnership with the Dubai Real Estate Institute, DREI, the education arm of the Dubai Land Department, DLD, has announced that the emirate is to host the 69th World Real Estate Congress in 2018. The annual event, organised by… Untitled
Emirates reveals 360-video tour of A380 flight deck
Sunday, June 19, 2016Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380, has released the world’s first 360-video tour of the A380 cockpit. Watch Captain Thomas Ziarno from New Zealand and First Officer Abdulrahman Mohamed Al Busaeedi from the United Arab Emirates give an immersive 360-view tour of the flight deck controls of an Emirates A380, the world’s… Untitled
