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Crown Prince of Dubai crowns winners of Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

23 Apr 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, today awarded medals to the winners of the 9th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Khalid al Nahyan, Sheikh... Read More

15th Sharjah Heritage Days attracts over 350,000 visitors from over 30 countries

22 Apr 2017

WAM -- Traditional folk dance, a performance by stand-up comedians and a story-telling session rung down the curtains of the 15th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days, which saw 350,000 visitors from more than 30 countries attending the cultural extravaganza, held under the directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Conceptualised and organised with the aim of reviving endangered folk arts, crafts and music, as well as to... Read More

Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin discuss friendship, cooperation, regional and international issues

22 Apr 2017

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin, friendship, cooperation, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

This came when the Russian President received His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and accompanying delegation at Kremlin on Thursday.

During the meeting, Putin welcomed the visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to... Read More

Dubai Tourism to reveal new initiatives at ATM 2017

20 Apr 2017

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), together with over 90 representatives from private and public sector entities, will be taking part at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) being held in Dubai from 24-27 April, 2017 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibitions Centre. As one of the exhibition’s official partners, Dubai Tourism, on stand ME 3110, will be showcasing the emirate’s diverse and ever-evolving tourism offerings to the local and... Read More

Dubai Tourism hosts 200 members of hotel industry at Dubai Parks and Resorts

20 Apr 2017

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held an event today for the hotel industry in partnership with Meraas and Dubai Parks and Resorts. Hosted at Bollywood Parks, the event gathered concierges and members of the hotel community from across the Emirate to share updates and information on the latest hospitality offerings and experiences across Dubai.

Over 200 attendees were taken on a tour of the parks and Riverland, as well as given updates on various... Read More

Emirates’ new A380 Onboard Lounge to make its ATM debut at the Infinite Possibilities stand

20 Apr 2017

Emirates will debut its new A380 Onboard Lounge at the Infinite Possibilities stand in its home-base of Dubai at the 2017 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The region’s leading travel exhibition will run from 24-27 April.

Along with the newly enhanced A380 Onboard Lounge, Emirates will also showcase its Boeing 777 Business Class seat, along with other iconic products such as the First Class Suite, First Class Shower Spa and the latest version of its generously-pitched... Read More

Literary Escape this weekend with Sophie Hannah

20 Apr 2017

Emirates Literature Foundation, in partnership with Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, brings renowned poet and crime writer Sophie Hannah to Dubai as part of the global 'Literary Escapes' by Sofitel Hotels.

Sophie Hannah, author of several poetry collections and the Culver Valley Crime novels, will be discussing Poirot and her poetry at Sofitel JBR at 7:30pm on Sunday, 23 April. She will also be tutoring budding crime writers for a three-day workshop on ‘How to Write a Great Mystery Story... Read More

Drones for high-rise fire battles from next year

20 Apr 2017

Drones are being tested to lift firefighting equipment on to burning high-rises and locate people trapped inside. The remote-controlled devices would use thermal-imaging cameras to find people and fire flashpoints, and could be used to carry gear to battle blazes from next year. Similar devices are already being used in the US to investigate forest fires, evaluate the severity of a blaze in buildings and to assist firefighters. Tests are being carried out on 15 drones in a special civil... Read More

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi will meet with Vladimir Putin

20 Apr 2017

On April 20, the President will meet with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed Al Nahyan.

On the agenda will be the current situation of Russian-UAE bilateral relations and their development prospects, with particular focus on joint steps to continue developing trade and economic and investment ties. Mr Putin and Mr Al Nahyan are also expected to discuss the fight against international terrorism, above all in the ... Read More

Governor of DIFC receives delegation from Chechen Republic

20 Apr 2017

WAM -- Essa Kazim, Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, received a senior delegation yesterday from the Chechen Republic led by Gorkov Sergey Nikolaevich, Chairman of Vnesheconombank, the Russian state-owned development bank.

The objective of the Chechen delegation’s visit to Dubai was to explore ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the areas of investment, cultural and tourist exchange.

Speaking on the occasion, Essa... Read More