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The UAE’s Met Dept issues Sea Alert!
25 May 2016
12 foot high waves and strong winds predicted for next 48 hours
If you are planning to visit the beach either today Wednesday or tomorrow, it may be wiser to postpone your plans to another day, as the UAE has issued a sea alert warning rough seas and waves rising to 12 feet or more.
This is caused by strong northwesterly winds averaging 22 – 45kms per hour and reaching 55kms per hour over the sea, set to blow dust and cause reduced visibility lasting possibly until Friday... Read More
Ramadan 2016 working hours for private sector in the UAE announced
24 May 2016
Private sector employees in the UAE will have their working days reduced by two hours during Ramadan.
The announcement was made via a statement from the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The holy month of fasting is expected to begin on June 6 subject to the moon sighting.
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Dubai to build world’s first 3D printed office
24 May 2016
WAM -- Plans have been revealed today in Dubai for the world’s first fully functional 3D printed building, an ambitious move that will establish the UAE’s position as the global centre of technology in architecture, construction and design.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohamed Al Gergawi, Chairman of the UAE National Innovation Committee, said that the UAE aims to deploy the latest technologies to improve people’s lives and to develop its economy in line with the country’s National... Read More
IRENA celebrates first five years, looks ahead to next five
24 May 2016
WAM – Tonight at its headquarters in Masdar City, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) gathered Member State representatives, international stakeholders and local leaders to celebrate its fifth year of operations. Since its first Assembly, 80 additional countries have joined the Agency bringing its total membership to 148, with 28 more countries in the process of joining.
"The five years since the establishment of IRENA as a fully-fledged intergovernmental organisation... Read More
Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood themed park unveils its star studded attractions
23 May 2016
Experience the action, music, drama and more recreated from some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters!
Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the first of its kind Bollywood themed park in the world, and a part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, set to be the region’s largest integrated theme park destination on its opening in October 2016, today presented an exclusive preview and tour of the upcoming park at a press conference held at Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Hosting the event was Thomas Jellum, General... Read More
UAE trade delegation concludes fruitful visit to Hong Kong
23 May 2016
by Rasha Abu Baker HONG KONG, 21st May, 2016 (WAM) -- A high-profile UAE trade delegation, led by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has concluded a two-day visit to Hong Kong, where they participated in a major summit and held meetings with key figures in the Hong Kong financial sector. The visit was part of the government s efforts to usher in a new era of economic and trade relations between the two sides.
On Wednesday, May 18th, the delegation participated in the... Read More
Expo 2020 to host International Planning Meeting
23 May 2016
(WAM) --- Expo 2020 Dubai will host its first International Planning Meeting (IPM), organised with the involvement of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for World Expos.
The two-day meeting, opening tomorrow, Monday, will bring together representatives of nations from around the world.
At this meeting, Expo 2020 Dubai will host government and diplomatic officials to highlight the benefits of participating in the World Expo, becoming part of a... Read More
14th Annual Global Communication Conference on Dugongs, Seagrass kicks off at Zayed University
23 May 2016
(WAM)-- The 14th annual Global Communication (GlobCom) Conference on Dugong and Seagrass kicked off today at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi campus under the theme: "Building Global Communication Networks for a Cause".
Professor Reyadh Al Mehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University, inaugurated the conference, which will run until Monday, to link students from around 16 universities from 16 countries in a competition to produce the best public relations strategy for a global task.... Read More
Dubai Municipality signs AED 1.8 billion contract for Dubai Conference Centre /Arena/
23 May 2016
(WAM) -- In accordance with the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has announced that it awarded the Dubai Conference Centre (Arena) project at a cost of AED 1.8 billion.
The announcement was made during a press conference organised by the department and attended by Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, and Mohammed Al-Mashrom, the... Read More
Starwood expands presence in the UAE with the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ras Al Khaimah
17 May 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ras Al Khaimah with Hamarain Real Estate LLC. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the hotel will be Starwood’s first property in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the fourth Four Points by Sheraton in the United Arab Emirates.
“We look forward to working together with Hamarain Real Estate to introduce our first property in Ras Al Khaimah,” said Neil George, Senior... Read More
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