UAE News
Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies of heart attack
Saturday, September 19, 2015Wam, September 19, 2015 Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, died on Saturday morning of a heart attack. The Court of the Ruler of Dubai declared three days of mourning in Dubai from Saturday, and… Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies of heart attack
UAE to help small businesses in Chechnya
Thursday, September 17, 2015The authorities of the United Arab Emirates are planning to help the development of small business in Chechnya. The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Mohammed Al Nahyan, discussed this question yesterday during a visit to the pavilions of the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2015.… UAE to help small businesses in Chechnya
Iconic New York City eatery, Serendipity 3, to open in Dubai
Thursday, September 17, 2015Al Tayer Group is set to launch the first two Serendipity 3 outlets in Dubai in December 2015, at Dubai Festival City and The City Walk, under an exclusive license covering the GCC. These will be the first operations outside of the U.S., of the famed establishment. Serendipity 3 has been one of New York… Iconic New York City eatery, Serendipity 3, to open in Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee approves progress towards event delivery
Thursday, September 17, 2015Al Hashemi’s update included a discussion on the latest enhancements to the Expo site master-plan 17 September, 2015 WAM Dubai: The Higher Preparatory Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Higher Preparatory Committee, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO… Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee approves progress towards event delivery
Sharjah tourism concludes successful promotional tour of key markets in the Commonwealth of Independent States
Thursday, September 17, 2015Road shows cover Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Sharjah, September 16, 2015: In line with its ongoing efforts to promote the emirate of Sharjah as a leading family and cultural tourism destination, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) successfully concluded a promotional tour of the Commonwealth of Independent States, organised by the National Council for… Sharjah tourism concludes successful promotional tour of key markets in the Commonwealth of Independent States
Abu Dhabi University launches Center of Excellence in Smart, Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Cities
Wednesday, September 16, 2015Abu Dhabi University has launched the Centre of Excellence in Smart, Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Cities, with a dedicated budget of AED 6 Million, to boost scientific and applied research agenda, and generate research outputs that contribute to the UAE’s national development. The Centre will be the umbrella under which three research centers focused on sustainability… Abu Dhabi University launches Center of Excellence in Smart, Sustainable and Entrepreneurial Cities
Non-oil merchandise trade through the ports of Abu Dhabi grows 15.7 percent in Q2, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, SCAD, today issued its quarterly report on non-oil merchandise trade through the ports of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for Q2 2015, to support decision makers and businesses with accurate and up to date statistics on the non-oil merchandise that entered or exited the territory of Abu Dhabi through… Non-oil merchandise trade through the ports of Abu Dhabi grows 15.7 percent in Q2, 2015
Solar Power Pricing Now on Par with Fossil Fuel in UAE, Unlocking New Business Opportunities
Wednesday, September 16, 2015UAE solar power energy pricing is now on par with fossil fuels, unlocking new business opportunities across the public and private sectors, industry experts announced today. Solar photovoltaic module prices, as perhaps the best example of renewables’ new affordability vis-à-vis fossil fuels, have fallen by close to 75 percent since 2008, according to a recent… Solar Power Pricing Now on Par with Fossil Fuel in UAE, Unlocking New Business Opportunities
Art Russe hosts first major Soviet art exhibition in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, September 16, 2015Art Russe announces the first major exhibition of 20th Century Russian and Soviet Art in the United Arab Emirates. This unique exhibition is being held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan – Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development. Opening in Abu Dhabi on October 7th at the prestigious Emirates… Art Russe hosts first major Soviet art exhibition in Abu Dhabi
Smartworld joins hands with Keross, diversifies portfolio
Wednesday, September 16, 2015Dubai, September 16, 2015: Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai South joint venture company, has signed an agreement with Keross, a leading international provider of IT solutions, to provide the latter’s bouquet of cloud-based solutions across the UAE. The agreement brings to the UAE market a high value-added offering, enabling companies across the region… Smartworld joins hands with Keross, diversifies portfolio
