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Iconic Etihad Museum showcasing the birth of the UAE opens to public
08 Jan 2017
Described by HH Sheikh Mohammed as “an edifice that that will tell stories of our fathers”, the $163 million Etihad Museum is Dubai’s most recent tourist attraction and was inaugurated on the milestone occasion of the UAE’s 45th National Day, on December 2, 2016. It opened to the public yesterday January 7, 2017.
The iconic attraction relates the story of the nation’s Founding Fathers and the journey of the UAE to become a nation. Built over a two year period, its location under the... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed says UAE is a hub for equestrian endurance sports
08 Jan 2017
WAM -- The UAE has become a hub for equestrian endurance sports, and a factory producing champions who display the high stature of the UAE at global competitions, said Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
This year, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Festival attracted riders from across the world, and provided a great opportunity to exchange experiences between Emirati riders and world champions, he said in... Read More
Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 begins tomorrow Friday!
05 Jan 2017
WAM -- Sharjah World Music Festival 2017, SWMF 2017, is gearing up for a grand opening at Al Majaz Amphitheatre on Friday evening.
The fourth edition of the SWMF will feature a collection of concerts, musical shows and artistic activities featuring local, regional and international music, in line with Sharjah’s goal to be a regional incubator of culture and art.
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The fourth edition of Sharjah World Music Festival will run from the 6–14 January 2017 in... Read More
Dubai International airports receives record number of passengers in one day
05 Jan 2017
Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners' Affairs in Dubai, revealed that Dubai International airports received 105, 326 passengers in one day for the first time.
Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri expressed his happiness about this achievement consisting of receiving this huge number of passengers to UAE, which reflects UAE’s vision to make of Dubai a place where the world’s cultures meet and interact.
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Dubai is building the tallest lighthouse
04 Jan 2017
A new suburb is being built in one of the busiest places in Dubai, between The Palm and Dubai Marina. The Dubai Harbour is kicking-off development in 2017, and as you'd expect from the emirate, it's going to set some new standards for the biggest and tallest.
In the spirit of new beginnings, we launch a new project – The Dubai Harbour, a 20-million square foot waterfront development, said HH Sheikh Mohammed in his Twitter.
The lighthouse will stand at 135 meters (about 2... Read More
Private wild animal ownership banned in the UAE
04 Jan 2017
Only zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, breeding and research centres are entitled to keep wild or exotic animals. The public is urged to report cases of wild animals being kept as pets. Anyone who takes a leopard, cheetah or any other kind of exotic animal out in public will face a jail term of up to six month and a fine ranging between Dh10,000 and Dh500,000.
Possession of dangerous animals for trading purposes will be penalised with a jail term, or a fine ranging between Dh50,000 and... Read More
4th January a precious day, says Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum
04 Jan 2017
WAM -- Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that 4th January is a precious occasion remembered fondly by the people of the UAE every year since Sheikh Mohammed's accession as Ruler of Dubai.
She recalled her husband’s oft-quoted words that his aspiration was for his nation to be number one and that becoming number one is not impossible, because "the word... Read More
Stunning, Polynesian-themed Lapita hotel opens in Dubai Parks & Resorts
03 Jan 2017
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection can't wait to exceed your wildest expectations. As the only hotel located inside Dubai Parks and Resorts, it allows for convenient access to exhilarating attractions at the Hollywood-themed Motiongate, Bollywood Park and Legoland theme parks, as well as RIVERLAND® shopping center and dining.
The stunning property greets you... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed announces iconic luxury waterfront project: Dubai Harbour
03 Jan 2017
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the development of Dubai Harbour, a unique new waterfront destination that will feature the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s largest marina.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made the announcement in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; H.H. Sheikh... Read More
Dubai welcomes 2017 with dazzling fireworks!
02 Jan 2017
WAM -- Dubai has once again mesmerised the world with a magnificent New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle by Emaar Properties, bidding farewell to 2016 and welcoming in 2017 in resplendent style. Hundreds of thousands of spectators from all over the world joined the celebrations in Downtown Dubai, Emaar’s mega-development in the heart of the city, centred around the iconic Burj Khalifa. The dazzling event reached billions more through live television feeds and a real-time experience via Twitter... Read More
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