UAE News
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park’s second phase achieves Clean Development Mechanism registration from UN
09 Nov 2016
WAM -- DEWA’s 200MW Photovoltaic Plant Project Activity has successfully achieved the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) registration under UNFCCC with an initial crediting period of seven years.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the largest single-site project of its kind in the world. It will generate 1,000MW by 2020, and 5,000MW by 2030, with total investments worth up to AED50 billion. The second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (200MW) is... Read More
Metropolitan Hotel Makes a Comeback
09 Nov 2016
The Metropolitan Hotel Dubai is set to open its doors to in the fourth quarter of 2016 courtesy of Al Habtoor Group. The original Metropolitan Hotel, which was built in 1979, was demolished in May 2013 to make way for Al Habtoor City, a landmark development incorporating three five-star hotels, three luxury residential towers along the upcoming Dubai Water Canal.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman, Al Habtoor Group said, “We look forward to welcoming our first guests. When we... Read More
Believe it: Dubai to Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes! RTA signs agreement with Hyperloop One to connect the Emirates though futuristic mode of transport
08 Nov 2016
Believe it. In just five years, a thrilling, futuristic mode of travel will take you from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in just 12 minutes!
The UAE is one step closer to being the world’s first location for a new form of high speed transport, after an agreement signed today between Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and pioneering mobility company, Hyperloop One. The two parties have agreed to jointly explore routes for a transport system between Abu Dhabi and Dubai which will reduce... Read More
HH Sheikh Mohammed launches AED1.3 billion tourism plan for Dubai’s Hatta area
08 Nov 2016
WAM -- Vice President and Prime Minister of and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched an AED1.3 billion Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta area in the emirate of Dubai on Monday.
The plan aims to boost the area’s social and economic attractiveness as a world-class environmental tourist destination. It will cover three key areas, including economic and service sector, tourism and sports, and culture and education. A dedicated board will... Read More
Adipec opens with key presentations on strategies for new energy landscape
08 Nov 2016
WAM -- The largest ever Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec), opened today, marking the start of four days of high-level industry discussions that will shape policies and strategies for the new energy landscape.
The event was inaugurated by H.H Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Adipec... Read More
Tiffany & Co’s iconic blue lights up Burj Khalifa to celebrate a historic moment linking New York and Dubai!
07 Nov 2016
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai International Marine Club, attended Tiffany & Co. event entitled “Two Cities, One Night: New York in Dubai” that took place at The Pavilion Armani Hotel by Burj Khalifa on 2 November 2016.
Mr. Paul Malik, USA General Consul for Dubai and Mr. Marc Jacheet, Group Vice... Read More
The third annual Salon des Grandes Complications opens its doors at DIFC; runs up to 10th Nov.
07 Nov 2016
The third annual Salon des Grandes Complications opened its doors on Monday 7th November in the presence of H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Alan Marzo, Diplomatic Adviser to the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates. Taking place once again at DIFC, the highly anticipated watchmaking exhibition is open to the public until 10th November 2016.
The Salon offers a unique platform for world-class watchmakers and Middle Eastern... Read More
Meraas announces Dubai Arena; set to be the biggest venue for global events and live shows in the region
07 Nov 2016
Committed to creating and delivering unique experiences, Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced the ‘Dubai Arena’, a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena. Spanning an area of half a million square feet and with an approximate capacity of 20,000, the arena is set to enhance Dubai’s leisure and entertainment offering and become the ‘go to’ venue for large scale international music concerts, sporting events such as hockey and NBA as well as other entertainment events.
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DubaiSat-2 captures high-definition photos of new Dubai Water Canal full of water
07 Nov 2016
DubaiSat-2 detects the completion of construction on Dubai Water Canal
DubaiSat-2, owned and operated by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has captured a high definition photos of the Dubai Water Canal full of water. The photos show the new waterway flowing from Dubai Creek down towards the Arabian Gulf. The image also show the various facilities built to run along both banks of the canal and the areas surrounding it, which consist of residences, malls, hotels and... Read More
12th Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge concludes with a 9-6 win for Zedan Polo
07 Nov 2016
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of the prestigious Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge concluded today with an 9-6 win for Zedan Polo. Their valiant opponents in this final were Habtoor Polo, headed up by Mohammed Al Habtoor.
HRH Princess Haya presented the impressive Cartier trophy to the Zedan team patrons Amr Zedan and... Read More
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