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Olympic legend Bekele confirms appearance at Dubai Marathon on Jan. 20

11 Jan 2017

Just over three months since running the second fastest marathon time in history, Ethiopian Olympic legend Kenenisa Bekele has confirmed his appearance at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 20.

The three-time Olympic gold medalist stormed to victory in the Berlin Marathon in September crossing the finish line in 2h:03m:03s, just six seconds short of Dennis Kimetto’s world record (2h:02m:57s).

And after voicing his disappointment at missing out on the world record... Read More

160 Selfies in 3 mins! Check out Huawei Mate 9's New Guiness World Record

10 Jan 2017

Huawei broke the Guinness World Record for the most selfies taken with different people in three minutes. The image featuring 160 participants was captured using the Huawei Mate 9 with the iconic Burj Khalifa as a backdrop.

The record breaking attempt took place at The Palace Hotel in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As per the Guinness World Record guidelines, the image was a selfie taken by an individual using a smartphone or digital camera and was captured in exactly 180... Read More

My City Centre Masdar to bring convenient retail concept to its neighbourhood

10 Jan 2017

The Middle East and North Africa’s leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer, Majid Al Futtaim, continues its expansion and announces today a new AED 300 million project in Abu Dhabi – “My City Centre Masdar”. The new mall will be located in the heart of Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, with easy access to adjacent developments and connectivity to planned smart public transport options including buses, light rail transit (LRT) lines, Group Rapid... Read More

Al-Futtaim Motors looks to accelerate implementation of sustainable mobility

10 Jan 2017

Al-Futtaim Motors, leader in sustainable mobility and exclusive distributor of Toyota and Lexus in the UAE, will be taking part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle East, and a significant platform for international dialogue and cooperation, as the Official Transport Partner of the exhibition, set to be held on 12-21 January, 2017, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in Abu Dhabi.

“Our message for many... Read More

Annual sales at Dubai Duty Free reach Dhs6.673 billion (US$1.85 billion) in 2016

10 Jan 2017

Dubai Duty Free ushered in the new year by announcing annual sales of Dhs6.673 billion (US$1.85 billion) in 2016.

Reflecting on the year at Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said: “Overall, it has been a good year for the operation and I would like to thank H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Duty Free for his ongoing support. I also join His Highness in thanking... Read More

Ticket sale picks up pace for Omega Dubai Desert Classic teeing-off 2nd Feb. – 5th Feb. 2017

10 Jan 2017

With the Omega Dubai Desert Classic fast approaching, the sale of tickets has picked up pace ahead of the 28th edition of the European Tour event that gets under way at Emirates Golf Club from February 2 to 5.

Featuring Tiger Woods, world number two Rory McIlroy, The Open champion Henrik Stenson and The Masters winner Danny Willett, who is also the defending champion, among other top-draws in a star-studded field, the tournament exudes the energy of a Major, promising an absorbing... Read More

Nakheel and Thai Hotel Group Centara to build AED500 million beachfront resort with waterpark on Dubai’s Deira Islands

10 Jan 2017

WAM -- Dubai-based developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group, Centara Hotels and Resorts, signed a joined venture agreement to create a 550-room, AED500 million beachfront resort with waterpark on Deira Islands in Dubai.

Under the agreement, signed in Bangkok by Nakheel Chairman, Ali Rashid Lootah, and Centara Chairman, Suthikiati Chirathivat, the two companies will deliver an upscale resort on a prime stretch of beach on Deira Islands, Nakheel’s new, 15.3 sq. km., world-class tourism,... Read More

Preparations underway for 4th Arab-Russian Forum in Abu Dhabi on 1st February

10 Jan 2017

WAM -- Permanent representatives of member states of the Arab League will hold a co-ordination meeting next Thursday at the pan-Arab organisation's headquarters in Cairo to prepare for the fourth Arab -Russian Cooperation Forum, to be held at the level of foreign ministers on 1st February in Abu Dhabi, the League announced today.

The meeting seeks to set the agenda of the forum, including a draft ministerial declaration, a joint work plan covering the period from 2016 to 2018 and a... Read More

Longines presents another successful edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup

09 Jan 2017

Illustrious Swiss watchmaker, Longines, marked yet another successful presentation of the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which took place on the 7th of January at the Dubai International Endurance City.

Furthering its commitment to the equestrian arena, Swiss watchmaker Longines was once again the Presenting Partner and Official Timekeeper of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, which featured some of the top names from the world... Read More

KCA holds Extraordinary Congress

08 Jan 2017

The Kurash Confederation of Asia held the Extraordinary Congress meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The meeting was attended by IKA and KCA President Mr. Haider A. Farman, IKA First Vice President Mr. Jagdish Tytler, IKA President Adviser Mr. Komil Ruziev, Presidents and General Secretaries of National Kurash Federations of 24 Asian states – Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Hong Kong, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine,... Read More