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Smart Car Rental with 200 vehicles launched by RTA
16 Jan 2017
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has inaugurated today Sunday (15 January 2017) the Smart Rental Service, the first of its kind in the Middle East. The service enables customers, especially public transport users, to rent cars for short periods not exceeding six hours via smart apps. To do so, RTA has contracted with U drive and ekar companies to operate 200 vehicles (100 each) at a fare ranging from... Read More
HH Mohamed bin Zayed and Kazakh President witness signing of agreements between UAE, Kazakhstan
16 Jan 2017
WAM--His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, signed on Sunday several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements between the two countries, at Al Mushrif palace.
Among the agreements, was one for allocating the land for the construction of diplomatic missions for the UAE and Kazakhstan, as well as a protocol to amend the... Read More
IRENA sees UAE Energy Strategy 2050 as future roadmap
15 Jan 2017
WAM--The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 represents a future roadmap and reflects the strategic vision and strong state commitment to the renewable energy sector, a UAE official has said.
In a press statement on the sidelines of the Seventh Session of the International Renewable Energy Agency "IRENA" Assembly in Abu Dhabi, Ali Shaafar, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA, said the UAE will continue its strong support to the IRENA.
He told Emirates News Agency "WAM" that "The... Read More
52 million travellers crossed through Dubai ports in 2016
15 Jan 2017
WAM--The number of passengers through the Dubai air, land and sea ports over the past year had reached about 52 million passengers, according to the statistical report issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA).
Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director -General of the GDRFA said that the passenger traffic through Dubai International Airports saw a remarkable rise in 2016.
The number of passengers arriving and departing through the... Read More
Brand Dubai announces shortlist of Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award
15 Jan 2017
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), today announced the shortlist for the AED 2.3 million Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award.
A total of 25 artists have been chosen for the Award’s final round from 122 submissions. The shortlist features many of the luminaries of the 3D art world from across the world.
Director General of GDMO Her Excellency Mona Al Marri said: “We are delighted with the response to the the first Dubai Canvas 3D Art Award. Over... Read More
DED, Kinokuniya tie up to promote knowledge and reading
15 Jan 2017
WAM--The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and world-leading bookstore Kinokuniya have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote a culture of reading and create spaces for knowledge and innovation Under the MoU, Kinokuniya will provide books on diverse topics to be displayed in the public library and the Smart Lounge of DED where customers can avail of a range of smart services relating to business registration and licensing and other topics.
The... Read More
Chinese solar industry targets booming Middle East market
12 Jan 2017
Chinese solar panel manufacturers are targeting the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia markets, with large-scale investment in renewable energy expected to drive a rapid increase in demand for imported technology.
Local demand has underpinned the rise of China’s solar energy industry, but faced by a slowdown in domestic solar energy projects and reduced subsidies, manufacturers are looking to increase their already large export trade as the key to future growth. Emerging... Read More
UAE paved its way into the future, says HH Sheikh Mohammed
12 Jan 2017
WAM -- The UAE has paved its way into the future and has built a generation of innovative and excellent achievers and leaders who deserve to be celebrated," said Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as he attended the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award ceremony at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
He congratulated the winners, adding, "We see in this ceremony a prime... Read More
Olympic riders to feature in first ever Al Shira’aa International Horse Show from Jan 11 – 14
11 Jan 2017
WAM -- Al Forsan International Sports Resort is to host the first Al Shira’aa International Horse Show on January 11th. The event goes on till January 14th, and will have daily sporting highlights from national and international top senior show jumpers. This event is inspired by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza Al Nahyan and her family’s love for horses, in pursuit of supporting the future development of equestrian sports and events in Abu Dhabi.
Over 142 international and local riders... Read More
First net zero energy city in Dubai to showcase sustainable commitment during World Future Energy Summit 2017
11 Jan 2017
WAM -- The Sustainable City, the first net zero energy city in Dubai and the Middle East’s first operational sustainable community, readies itself to host the 10th edition of the World Future Energy Summit 2017, WFES. The summit, to be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 16th to 19th January, is being hosted by Dubai for the second consecutive year.
The Sustainable City, comprising 500 villas spread across five residential clusters, houses around 1,000 residents with... Read More
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