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Dubai recycles 50,000 gallons of cooking oil everyday

11 Apr 2017

Every single day, 14,000 eateries across Dubai discard roughly 80,000 gallons (302,832 litres) of cooking fats, oil and grease from some of our most favourite kitchens, enough to fill 1,600 average-sized bathtubs, accordingly to Gulfnews.

But thanks to a public-private partnership called Envirol inked in 2006 between Dubai Municipality and Blue — an eco firm owned by Al Serkal Group — up to 50,000 gallons (189,279 litres) of the contaminated greasy waste in Dubai are being collected... Read More

Over 16,000 drivers in Dubai fined in 3 months for using phone

11 Apr 2017

Dubai: More than 16,000 motorists were fined by Dubai Police for using phones while driving in the first three months this year.

Dubai Police fined motorists involved in 16,099 cases of using phones while driving. Last year, a total of 16,393 offences were registered during the same period. The total number of fines issued during 2016 stood at 60,364.

The fine for using the phone while driving is currently Dh200 and four black points, but under new regulations that come into... Read More

A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed within months

11 Apr 2017

A large outdoor zoo on Dubai’s outskirts is set to be completed "within months". Covering an area of nearly 1.2 square kilometres — more than two times larger than Vatican City — Dubai Safari located at Al Warqa’a 5 aims to create the ideal habitat for wildlife.

On Sunday, Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, inspected the park with other senior officials. No opening date was given for the park’s opening, but a statement by the municipality said the park will... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid reviews progress of UAE Agenda 2021

11 Apr 2017

WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that the efficiency and success of the government is measured by it achievements and its ability to secure its goals on time.

"Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, our government has introduced a model of government, which is based on a commitment to delivering results, and in transforming various... Read More

Hazza bin Zayed launches Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority talent development programme

11 Apr 2017

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has launched the talent development programme of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, in co-operation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council.

The programme aims to explore emerging talent and develop their artistic skills while attracting a number of distinguished artists worldwide, with the support and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of... Read More

Arab countries produce 15.5 percent of world gas production

11 Apr 2017

WAM -- The Arab region now produces 15.5 percent of the world gas production, an increase of 11.8 percent from the year 1980's levels, according to the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, (OAPEC).

Kuwait News Agency, KUNA, quoted Engineer Wael Abdul Mo'ti, gas industries expert at the Technical Affairs Department, OAPEC, as saying that Arab countries' natural gas production has significantly been growing since early 1980s through 2015, clocking an annual growth of 7... Read More

UAE's transformation into a global cultural ecosystem did not happen overnight: Minister tells CultureSummit 2017

11 Apr 2017

WAM -- The CultureSummit 2017, a gathering of delegations representing almost every country in the world, commenced on Sunday with a keynote address from Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, in which he highlighted that for the UAE, transformation into a global cultural ecosystem did not happen overnight.

"This city grandly illustrates your subject, the global cultural ecosystem. Abu Dhabi is the perfect site for CultureSummit 2017. The... Read More

Amal Al Qubaisi discusses promotion of parliamentary co-operation with Russia

11 Apr 2017

WAM -- Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council, FNC, discussed the promotion of co-operation and strategic partnerships between the UAE and Russia, with the delegation heads.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 136th Session of the General Assembly and the 200th Session of the Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU, in Dhaka, the capital of the Republic of Bangladesh.

Dr. Al Qubaisi met with Elias Omakhanov, Deputy Chairman of... Read More

Emirates bags World's Best Airline in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2017

10 Apr 2017

Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline - Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World’s Best Airlines - Top 10.

This is the first year TripAdvisor has introduced a category for airlines in its signature Travelers’ Choice® Awards. The awards... Read More

Expo 2020 Dubai opens door for Fragrance firms

10 Apr 2017

WAM -- Manufacturers of Arabic perfumes, essential oils, bukhoor and other fragrances from across the GCC will have a unique global platform to showcase their talents by producing scents for Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Expo on Sunday launched its search for producers of fragrances, from international brands to small, artisan producers in the Gulf, which could be offered to millions of visitors from around the world.

The Middle East is renowned for its fragrances, which are deeply... Read More