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Dubai unveils new Expo 2020 logo

Dubai unveils new Expo 2020 logo

28 Mar 2016

The design is inspired by an archeological find

Dubai unveiled a new logo for the Expo 2020 event yesterday evening in a ceremony attended by UAE vice president and prime minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The new logo was inspired by an artefact found at the Saroug Al Hadeed archeological site, according to UAE minister of state for international cooperation and Expo 2020 Bureau director general Reem Al Hashemi.

The object... Read More

Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome is richest horse in history

Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome is richest horse in history

28 Mar 2016

Racehorse California Chrome was crowned the winner of the 21st edition of the $10m Dubai World Cup on Saturday at the Meydan Racecourse.

The super horse won with a time of 2:01.83 and became the richest in history, according to reports.

The winner’s share of $6m pushed California Chrome’s earnings to $12,532,650, state news agency WAM said. This placed it will ahead of the 2008 Dubai World Cup winner Curlin ($10,501,800).

Victor Espinoza, who won the American Triple... Read More

Major expansion planned for Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport

Major expansion planned for Dubai’s Al Maktoum airport

24 Mar 2016

Additional immigration and check-in counters hoped to ease traffic congestion

A massive new expansion plan has been announced for Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport which will enable the facility to handle up to 26.5 million passengers per year by 2025.

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has appointed Al Jaber LEGT Engineering and Contracting to expand the Passenger Terminal Building at the airport.

The first phase of the extension will increase the built up... Read More

Mohammad Bin Zayed to visit Moscow today

24 Mar 2016

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will visit Moscow on Thursday. He is on an official visit to Russia.

Shaikh Mohammad will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations and ways to expand avenues of cooperation between both countries. The two leaders... Read More

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs 5bn humanitarian initiative

23 Mar 2016

The initiative will focus on sectors such as knowledge, innovation and education

A new major humanitarian initiative called Global Endowment Vision of Dubai was launched on Tuesday by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The initiative includes assets worth Dhs 5bn aimed towards the development of knowledge and future research and other social causes across the Arab region.

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HH Sheikh Mohammed visits Piaget booth during Art Dubai 2016

23 Mar 2016

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Piaget's booth during the 10th edition of Art Dubai 2016.   

From March 16-19, 2016 during Art Dubai, Piaget invited visitors on a journey of discovery into its world, revealing the captivating association between audacity, celebrity, creativity, and fine craftsmanship through a specially curated collection of extraordinary pieces from both its patrimony and new creations. Through out the exhibit staged in partnership with the... Read More

8th edition of Emirates Classic Car Festival

21 Mar 2016

Celebrating automotive excellence, Downtown Dubai to host 8th edition of Emirates Classic Car Festival from March 24 to 27.

This year’s Emirates Classic Car Festival is largest and most exciting to date

Over 300 classic vehicles, dating from 1916 to 1986, will be on display

New ‘Concours d’Elegance’ category added to the award ceremony for 2016

Further additions to the Festival include live restorations, a photography exhibition and movie screenings on classic... Read More

Emirates showcases its Chinese gateways to the travel industry

Emirates showcases its Chinese gateways to the travel industry

17 Mar 2016

Emirates and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Tourism Administration today held a route launch presentation, focused on educating key travel trade partners in the UAE and Middle East region about Yinchuan, one of Emirates’ upcoming two gateways into Mainland China. The presentation comes just six weeks ahead of the launch of direct air services to Yinchuan and Zhengzhou, scheduled to commence on 3 May 2016.

On the sidelines of today’s event, Emirates also signed a marketing and tourism... Read More

Patek Philippe watch is the most expensive ever sold at Christie’s 10th anniversary Dubai auction

Patek Philippe watch is the most expensive ever sold at Christie’s 10th anniversary Dubai auction

17 Mar 2016

The timepiece was one of several sold in a Dhs 9.7m auction last night

An extremely rare wristwatch made by Patek Philippe has become the most expensive ever purchased at an auction in Dubai.

Patek Philippe, ref. 5101R-001, is an extremely rare 18k pink gold rectangular Tourbillon Chronometer Wristwatch with 10 day power reserve, made circa 2015, selling for $155,000 / AED563,439 ** to a private bidder. It had been valued between Dhs 480,000 and Dhs 840,000 and was the most... Read More

Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa now has a new spiral staircase!

Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa now has a new spiral staircase!

17 Mar 2016

New observation deck unveiled on Level 125

The world's tallest tower just got taller for some visitors as a new spiral staircase was unveiled at Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa.

The 36-step spiral staircase in white oak and spanning a length of 100 metres, is adorned with a crystal LED chandelier, and enclosed in a glass clad facade to offer a expansive view of the city.

Previously Level 124 was home to At the Top, Burj Khalifa, the observation deck that opened in 2010.... Read More

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