UAE News
Dubai Summer Surprises 2015 to begin on July 23
Monday, July 6, 2015Dubai Festival and Retails Establishment (DFRE), an arm of the Department of Commerce and Tourism Marketing, unveiled the calendar of events for the 45 days of celebration that promise family entertainment for all. Under an exciting slogan, ‘45 days Of Summer’, DSS 2015 is offering residents and visitors from around the world the opportunity to… Untitled
Zayed Humanitarian Work Day: a milestone in the history of the United Arab Emirates
Monday, July 6, 2015The United Arab Emirates is celebrating Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, which falls on the 19th day of Ramadan every year, in memory of the founder of the state, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who passed away on this day. This year’s celebration saw the launch of further vital and high-quality humanitarian and… Untitled
Solar energy to power bus stops in Dubai
Monday, July 6, 2015Solar energy will be used to power bus stops in areas where there is no direct access to electricity, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. As many as 400 new stops are being planned in the next phase, a significant portion of which will be air-conditioned. However, the air-conditioners will still be elusive… Untitled
Abu Dhabi’s Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid named best tall building in Middle East and Africa
Monday, July 6, 2015The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named Mohammed Bin Rashid Tower as the region’s best tall building this year. The 88-floor, 381 metre-high tower was built as part of the new World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi complex, which was completed last year by Arabian Constuction Company for the developer Aldar Properties. It… Untitled
For the first time ever, a dedicated Business Aviation pavilion at Dubai Airshow 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015For the first time ever, the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is proud to announce that there will be a pavilion dedicated for business aviation in Dubai Airshow 2015, exclusively for MEBAA members. All MEBAA business aviation companies are welcome to participate. This announcement was made last week to MEBAA members… Untitled
Rolls Royce Wraith Inspired By Fashion Coming To The UAE
Thursday, July 2, 2015For those who consider themselves fashion-conscious and style trendsetters in the UAE, why not splash some cash on the brand new haute couture inspired model recently released by Rolls-Royce? The designer car company has recently unveiled its plans to bring its ultra-luxurious, brand new concept “Wraith- Inspired by Fashion” to the Emirate. Setting high-standards and… Untitled
Dubai Sat-2 captures image of Mecca from space
Thursday, July 2, 2015Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan, DubaiSat-2 satellite owned and operated by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) captured a one meter resolution image of Mecca from outer space, DubaiSat-2 provides high quality satellite imagery to several institutions, inside and outside of the UAE, that can be used in urban planning, disaster management, environmental… Untitled
Emirates Upgrades Airport Shuttle Buses to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Wednesday, July 1, 2015Emirates’ customers can now look forward to an enhanced travel experience, with the introduction of new, bespoke transfer shuttles designed in the iconic Emirates A380 livery. The complimentary bus service for Economy Class customers that operates between Dubai International Airport to and from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, will now be on the award-winning, sleek… Untitled
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing complete first ever Volvo Ocean Race clean sweep after winning In-Port Race Series in Sweden
Sunday, June 28, 2015Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (ADOR) – the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) Champions – made it a triple triumph on Saturday, after adding the In-Port Race Series (IPRS) title to its overall title and IWC Schaffhausen 24-hour Speed Record Challenge trophy with a sixth place in the Swedish heat of the short… Untitled
Novo Cinemas to Bring IMAX’s Cutting-Edge Laser Technology to Two UAE Multiplexes
Sunday, June 28, 2015Novo Cinemas, the largest chain of theatres in the Middle East and a subsidiary of ELAN, has announced that through its partnership agreement with IMAX Corporation, the company will add two new IMAX® theatres in Dubai, which will feature IMAX’s cutting-edge laser projection and sound technology. The IMAX theatres will be located at two new… Untitled
