UAE News
Dubai’s Ruler Endorses Dhs14bn Nakheel Projects
Friday, April 10, 2015The projects include a 12 million sq ft mixed used development in Deira Islands that will feature a massive mall with a glass dome. Dubai developer Nakheel is planning to underatke 23 million sq ft of new residential and leisure projects worth Dhs14 billion over the next three years, the company announced on Wednesday. The… Dubai’s Ruler Endorses Dhs14bn Nakheel Projects
Russia’s Anastasiya Nifontova the only female rider in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Wednesday, April 8, 2015Russia’s Anastasiya Nifontova was surprised to find that she is the only female rider in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. “I thought there would be other girls in this event but it looks like I am the only one,” Nifontova said. “It will be new experience on the bike and competing with an all-male field,… Russia’s Anastasiya Nifontova the only female rider in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
Russian Round Table – Cultural Event at Synergy University Dubai Campus
Wednesday, April 8, 2015Synergy University Dubai Campus hosted a Russian Round Table Cultural Event, organized by the Russian Compatriot Organization in the UAE. The main theme of the event was “Russian language tutorials: significance of literary traditions, trends and modernity. Among the distinguished guests were H.E. Mr. Alexander Efimov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation in the UAE; H.E.… Russian Round Table – Cultural Event at Synergy University Dubai Campus
UAE joins $100 billion AIIB
Wednesday, April 8, 2015Final number of founding member countries to be confirmed on April 15. Dubai — The UAE has become a prospective founding member of the $100 billion Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, or AIIB, an initiative by China in an effort to challenge the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank dominated by the US and Japan.… UAE joins $100 billion AIIB
UAE Space Agency Visits NASA, Seeks US Partnership
Wednesday, April 8, 2015The UAE is seeking to send the Arab region’s first unmanned mission to Mars by 2021. The UAE Space Agency, the body responsible for sending the country’s first unmanned mission to Mars, made an official visit to the United States to meet key stakeholders in the industry, and improve its role and place within the… UAE Space Agency Visits NASA, Seeks US Partnership
Emirates now offers free Wi-Fi on 106 of its aircraft
Sunday, April 5, 2015After updating the service in early February with a simpler sign-on process on top of other software updates, Emirates has seen a further 25 per cent increase in uptake. Dubai — Emirates now offers free Wi-Fi on 106 of its aircraft, with two to three more aircraft being installed with Wi-Fi connectivity every month. After… Emirates now offers free Wi-Fi on 106 of its aircraft
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry to organize trade mission to Serbia
Sunday, April 5, 2015Federation’s trade missions to the Balkans have generated more than $1b of exports since 2013 The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) is organising a trade mission to Serbia between May 11-15 to explore new investment opportunities in agriculture and food industry during the International Agricultural Fair which takes place between May 9-15… The Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry to organize trade mission to Serbia
President Ilham Aliyev and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held an expanded meeting
Sunday, April 5, 2015Following the official welcoming ceremony, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have held an expanded meeting. Report informs, during the meeting they discussed Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, successful cooperation within international organizations,… President Ilham Aliyev and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held an expanded meeting
Sheikh Mohammed on official two-day visit to Azerbaijan
Thursday, April 2, 2015Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, started an official two-day visit to Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed laid a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan’s founder, Heydar Aliyev, in Baku and then visited the Eternal Flame memorial at Martyrs Lane, laying a wreath while a band played the national anthems of… Sheikh Mohammed on official two-day visit to Azerbaijan
Dubai wins 2015 Travellers’ Choice Destination award
Thursday, April 2, 2015Emirate included in travel website’s list of top 25 destinations worldwide Winners chosen based on quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions Dubai, UAE; 31 March 2015: Dubai has been included on the Travellers’ Choice Destinations 2015 list released by TripAdvisor, and was the only UAE destination to make it… Dubai wins 2015 Travellers’ Choice Destination award
