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Call for fans to volunteer for FIFA Club World Cup in UAE

Call for fans to volunteer for FIFA Club World Cup in UAE

04 Oct 2017

The National -- Football enthusiasts from across the world can register to volunteer for the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 in December.

The local organising committee requires more than 1,000 volunteers for the club football tournament that will take place in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain from December 6 to 16.

Irrespective of gender and nationality, fans can register at www.volunteers.ae until October 10.

“This is a unique opportunity for football enthusiasts across the world to... Read More

UAE ready to train its first astronauts as early as next year

UAE ready to train its first astronauts as early as next year

04 Oct 2017

The National -- The UAE has approved a manned spaceflight programme and could begin training the first Emirati astronauts as early as next year, according to a senior government official.

Salem Humaid Al Marri, Assistant Director General at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, said that putting a UAE astronaut in orbit was part of a “sustainable” human spaceflight programme with a serious purpose, rather than simply for prestige.

“This is an initiative from the UAE government... Read More

Dubai Watch Week 2017 celebrates the Haute Horlogorie

Dubai Watch Week 2017 celebrates the Haute Horlogorie

04 Oct 2017

Dubai Watch Week 2017 which will be held 16 – 20 November, 2017 celebrates the ways in which classical craftsmanship is married with contemporary techniques and aesthetics. Visitors will be able to discover the evolution of watchmaking through various discussion panels, workshops and exhibitions. On display will be vintage timepieces and new models inspired by historical watchmaking or techniques from both heritage and modern brands.

The event will be held under the patronage of Her... Read More

Huawei: A Pioneer in Future Innovation

Huawei: A Pioneer in Future Innovation

03 Oct 2017

Following its successful showcase at IFA in Berlin, Huawei Consumer Business Group held a media open day in Dubai, UAE, to discuss the future of innovation in the Middle East region. Led by Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG), Ms. Glory Cheung, and Mr. Gene Jiao, President of Huawei CBG, Middle East & Africa, the event highlighted the key innovations Huawei is driving in the consumer smartphone industry, both globally and regionally, as well as Huawei’s brand... Read More

New beach resort and water park to sit at heart of Dubai's new islands

New beach resort and water park to sit at heart of Dubai's new islands

03 Oct 2017

The National -- A major hotel and beach resort for Dubai's Deira Islands has been unveiled as work progresses on one of the largest developments of its kind.

Developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group Centara Hotels and Resorts on Monday said they had official formed a joint venture company, signed a management agreement, and unveiled the first images of the new resort.

The joint venture, cemented by Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah and Centara Chairman of the Board, Suthikiati... Read More

UAE, US joint military exercise conclude

UAE, US joint military exercise conclude

02 Oct 2017

WAM -- The joint military exercise between the ground forces of the UAE and the United States has concluded.

The "Iron Union 5" exercise, which continued for two weeks, comes within the framework of the joint exercises of the UAE Armed Forces with fraternal and friendly countries to enhance their combat skills in a manner consistent with the latest developments and reflects their determination to stand firmly against all threats and challenges facing the GCC region.

During the... Read More

20 members of Qatar ruling family jailed for dissent

20 members of Qatar ruling family jailed for dissent

01 Oct 2017

Khaleej Times -- The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, has himself ordered around 20 members of the country's ruling family to be imprisoned for their stand that supports the Gulf Quartet boycotting Qatar and for publicly stating that they are not satisfied with the policy being followed by the Amir and his government, popular French magazine Le Point reported.

"The Amir of Qatar ordered members of his ruling family to be jailed," a French businessman, Jean-Pierre... Read More

More than 1,000 artificial caves to be installed in the UAE

More than 1,000 artificial caves to be installed in the UAE

01 Oct 2017

The National -- Fish in the Northern Emirates will have a new place to call home by the end of the year. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is building more than 1,000 artificial caves to give fish and other marine species safe breeding habitats.

The first stage of 100 caves have been installed in the waters of Ras Al Khaimah and another 100 will be placed at two sites off the Sharjah’s Hamriyah coastline in early October.

The artificial caves are installed within... Read More

Emirati woman’s act of using ‘abaya’ to save driver on fire

Emirati woman’s act of using ‘abaya’ to save driver on fire

01 Oct 2017

Khaleej Times -- The young Emirati woman - who bravely saved an Asian driver from a fire by putting out the flames with an abaya - has been identified as Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti. The blaze broke out after a collision between two trucks.

Jawaher, the 22-year-old woman, is originally based in Ajman. The Adnoc employee was visiting one of her friends at the Sheikh Khalifa hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, when she spotted the man on fire while driving her way back home.

Jawaher - which... Read More

Dubai to host International Astronautical Congress

Dubai to host International Astronautical Congress

30 Sep 2017

UAE has won the bid to host 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2020 Dubai and will be the first Arab and Islamic country to host the IAC.

Last month, Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre had announced the submission of the official bid proposal to the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), to host the 71st International Astronautical Congress in 2020 in Dubai. 

MBRSC’s bid proposal includes a thorough explantation about the UAE space sector, the Centre’s... Read More

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