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Dubai named in top 10 cities to visit in the world in 2020 by Lonely Planet
22 Oct 2019
Dubai has been named as the ninth best city in the world to visit next year by the travel experts at Lonely Planet.
The "boundary pushing” emirate is listed in the Top 10 cities for travellers in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2020, a yearly curation of destinations and experiences in travel covering the next twelve months.
“The future is now in Dubai” says the guide giving a nod to some of the emirate’s big-hitter events due to take place next year.
“Top billing, of... Read More
Minister of Tolerance inaugurates dialogue conference between Arab and Chinese civilisations
22 Oct 2019
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, inaugurated the Conference of Dialogue between Arab and Chinese Civilisations in Abu Dhabi, which handles many intellectual, knowledge and historical issues that attract the attention of the Arab and Chinese sides.
This conference is being organised by the Ministry of Tolerance in cooperation with the Confucian International Association, in the presence of a large number of international figures,... Read More
World's oldest natural pearl found in Abu Dhabi
21 Oct 2019
Archaeologists have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest natural pearl, on an island off Abu Dhabi.
The 8,000-year-old gemstone was unearthed on Marawah Island, which lies just off the coast of Mirfa town, about 170 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi city.
Using carbon dating, archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi deduced the pearl dates from 5,800 to 5,600BC.
Archaeologists believe the discovery proves pearls were used in the UAE... Read More
Cameras fitted in all of Dubai's 10,600 taxis
21 Oct 2019
All of Dubai’s taxis are now fitted with security cameras, the Roads and Transport Authority said on Sunday.
“Security cameras have been installed in 10,684 taxis comprising the entire taxi fleet in Dubai,” said Khaled Al Awadi, the authority’s director of transportation systems.
“The move aims to ensure the compliance of taxi drivers with the ethical and professional principles of their business. It also prompts them to stick to exemplary attitudes when dealing with taxi... Read More
Epic nationwide celebrations and dazzling Burj Khalifa show mark One Year to Go until Expo 2020 welcomes the world
21 Oct 2019
DUBAI, 20 October 2019 – The UAE came together this evening to celebrate One Year to Go until Expo 2020 Dubai opens its doors, with spectacular events in all seven emirates marking the milestone moment in style and offering a tantalising taste of what’s to come at the World’s Greatest Show.
Global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati singer and Expo 2020 Ambassador Hussain Al Jassmi headlined celebrations in Burj Park, Downtown Dubai – treating the audience to hour-long sets... Read More
UAE military mountaineers reach summit of Mt Himlung Himal
20 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- A team of military mountaineers from the UAE Armed Forces, along with Sherpa support, recently scaled Mt. Himlung Himal, a majestic 7,126-metre peak in the Himalayas, 150 kilometres northwest of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu.
The team of 16 Emiratis from the UAE Armed Forces in true team spirit projected three of its members to the summit on the morning of 15th October, in conditions that could only be described as extremely perilous.
Freezing temperatures,... Read More
Dubai Watch Week reveals upcoming panels and keynote speakers participating at the 4th edition
20 Oct 2019
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, Dubai Watch Week,, the global platform dedicated to the preservation of watchmaking culture and heritage, is pleased to announce its roster of renowned speakers and panel topics for the 4th edition.
This year, the Horology Forum will focus on bridging creative communities and as such, will bring together over 40 industry giants from varying... Read More
'One Year to Go' until Expo 2020 with Mariah Carey, Hussain Al Jassmi live in Dubai
20 Oct 2019
Global superstar, Mariah Carey, and acclaimed Emirati artist and Expo 2020 Ambassador, Hussain Al Jassmi, will perform live in the UAE on 20th October 2019, kick-starting the 'One Year to Go' countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai.
The entire nation is invited to join in the free, family-friendly festivities to be held in every emirate from 17:00 to 22:00, topped off with an eye-catching projection on the Burj Khalifa and a countdown moment at 20:20 that will mark the precise time the next... Read More
World’s most expensive guitar on display at Jewellery Show in Abu Dhabi
17 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- A US$ 2 million guitar decorated with over 11,441 diamonds will be on display at the Jewellery and Watch Show, which will run on 26-30 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The masterpiece is acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most expensive guitar.
Visitors of the event, which will convene under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, will be able to take a glimpse at the extravagant... Read More
Mubadala, Russian Direct Investment Fund announce six new cooperation agreements
17 Oct 2019
(WAM) -- UAE sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company, and Russia’s sovereign wealth fund - the Russian Direct Investment Fund, RDIF - have announced a series of six cooperation agreements as part of their successful long-term investment partnership that began in 2013.
The agreements were announced following the official visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the United Arab Emirates.
More than 45 investments have been jointly made by RDIF and Mubadala with an... Read More
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