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Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre participates in 67th IAC in Mexico

28 Sep 2016

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre is participating in the 67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), one of the leading conferences and events on the international space sector calendar. IAC is being held in the period from 26th to 30th September at Expo Guadalajara in Mexico, under the slogan ‘Making space accessible and affordable to all countries’. During its participation in this event, the centre will shed light on the developmental and strategic plans of the UAE and Dubai,... Read More

10th International Industrial Fair and Cooperation exchange in Tashkent

28 Sep 2016

The 10th International Industrial Fair and Cooperating Exchange will be held from 24 to 31 October 2016 at the exhibition places of “Uzexpocentre” in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Last year 117 enterprises participated in the course of the previous Branch industrial fair. There were 590 kinds of products in the fair, among them 42 new kinds, including mastered one on localization Program. About 2000 peoples visited the fair, including 30 representatives of foreign companies and firms.... Read More

Strategic partnership signed between Mohammed bin Rashid Award for World Peace and Dubai World Icon

28 Sep 2016

WAM – The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for World Peace (MRAWP) and Dubai World Icon have signed a strategic agreement with the aim of enhancing co-operation between the two parties.

Brigadier Ahmed Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the MRAWP, and Ahmed Trabilsi, Project Manager at Dubai World Icon, inked the agreement, which intends to boost the co-operation between the two sides through the exchange of advertising and promotion.

The agreement included a number of... Read More

Abu Dhabi-Sino Investment Forum to boost trade in non-oil sector held

28 Sep 2016

WAM – The Abu Dhabi-Sino Investment Forum, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) at Crown Plaza Hotel in Abu Dhabi lyesterday, attracted more than 250 businessmen and investors.

The event was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed and Chinese officials.

The Acting Under-Secretary of the ADDED, Khalifa bin Salem Al Mansouri, in a speech read out on his behalf by Ahmed bin Ghanam, Executive Director for International Economic... Read More

Dubai’s public transport commuters can soon recharge NOL Cards through their smartphones!

27 Sep 2016

Public transport commuters in Dubai have much to rejoice as the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch an upgrade to the Public Transport App whereby they can recharge their card through their smartphones from October 2016.

As per the RTA Instagram:

RTA is gearing up for the launch of the final version of the Smart Fare project to the public in October this year. The new services will be added to the Public Transport App, and the smart services on the app will be... Read More

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber attends Chinese Embassy reception hosted by Lin Yado, Charge d’ Affaires

27 Sep 2016

WAM -- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, yesterday attended a reception hosted by Lin Yado, Charge d' Affaires at the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, on the occasion of the National Day of the People's Republic of China.

The ceremony was attended by Saeed Al Qamzi, Director of Visits Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mansour Al Mansouri, Acting Director-General of the National Media Council, heads of Arab and foreign... Read More

Ajman Ruler receives Chinese delegation from Hunan Province

27 Sep 2016

WAM -- H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has received a delegation comprising investors and businessmen from the Hunan Province of the People's Republic of China.

Sheikh Humaid welcomed the Chinese delegation, urging the members of the delegation to promote their investment in Ajman, through the implementation of investment and commercial projects, especially in the field of renewable and clean energy technology.

The meeting... Read More

Dubai Culture to manage and operate upcoming Etihad Museum near historic Union House

27 Sep 2016

The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate's dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, announced today that it will manage and operate Etihad Museum, recently unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The Authority will manage the permanent and temporary exhibitions, education programmes and operations following the official inauguration ceremony by the end of 2016.

Etihad... Read More

Foreign Ministers of UAE and Uzbekistan met during UN General Assembly

27 Sep 2016

(WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation continued on Friday his meetings with his counterparts on the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly meetings in New York.

Sheikh Abdullah met separately with the foreign ministers; Ibrahim Ghandour of Sudan, Susana Malcorra of Argentina, Retno Marsudi of Indonesia, Peter Szijjarto of Hungary, Oldemiro Baloi of Mozambique, Abdulaziz Kamilov of Uzbekistan, Anifah Haji Aman of... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed visits EXPO 2020 site, expresses confidence in committee’s efforts to make event an unparalleled experience

27 Sep 2016

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has stressed the importance of respecting the execution scheduled and deadline related to the execution of infrastructure of the Expo 2020 site, to allow organisers ample time to put the final arrangements well in place before the arrival of exhibitors from more than 180 countries.

Sheikh Mohammed made these remarks during a tour of the Expo 2020 site near the Al Maktoum... Read More