UAE News
Dubai expects five per cent economic growth UAE economy also to continue growth in light of good performance of various sectors
25 Nov 2015
The UAE economy is in a privileged location between the region and the world economies, despite the economic imbalance experienced by the world, says a senior official.
25/11/2015
Ahmad Bin Byat, vice-chairman and managing director of government-owned Dubai Holdings, expects the economic growth of the city of Dubai to record five per cent during 2015, reports London-based Al-Hayat. Bin Byat also expects the UAE to continue to grow its economy in light of the good performance... Read More
Dubai all set for 44th National Day celebrations of UAE
25 Nov 2015
Government organisations join hands to showcase “Spirit of the Union” | Official celebrations on 1 December at Business Bay | Fireworks at The BEACH, opposite JBR to celebrate historic occasion
Dubai has drawn up a diverse calendar of events and activities to offer residents and visitors to the emirate the opportunity to experience the true “Spirit of the Union” throughout the forthcoming 44th National Day celebrations of the UAE.
The citywide celebrations are being organised... Read More
Dubai creates an incubation hub for media industry
25 Nov 2015
Those who can turn an innovative idea into commercial viability will find a base at in5 Media
25 November 2015
It’s a good time for someone with a bright idea related to the media industry to be in Dubai. The Tecom Group will commission a cluster offering a full range of support and mentoring services for these ideas to germinate and become genuine commercial possibilities.
The incubation cluster, branded in5 Media, is located at International Media Production Zone and... Read More
Dh2b fund to turn ideas into innovative projects in UAE
25 Nov 2015
Mohammad Bin Rashid calls for government-banking sector partnership to develop framework that supports innovation
25 November 2015
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday launched the Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Fund to Finance Innovation, worth Dh2 billion.
The fund is designed to provide financing solutions for innovators across various sectors within the UAE, and support... Read More
Dubai to launch smart app - Dubai Now - for 2,000 government services
25 Nov 2015
Dubai Now will provide access to 2,000 services of 19 government entities
26 November 2015
Residents of Dubai will soon have their very own intelligent personal assistant with the launch of Dubai Now, an app that will incorporate information ranging from traffic and weather to where you can make auto-payments, officials announced on Tuesday.
A senior official at the Dubai Smart Government (DSG) Department told Gulf News the smart system will be launched at the end of... Read More
Reader’s Choice Award for Interiors
24 Nov 2015
Special award recognizes Interiors as the ultimate interiors shopping destination in the UAE
Dubai, UAE (November 24, 2015): One of UAE’s leading home and furnishing stores, Interiors, has been awarded the “Reader’s Choice Award: Interiors Store of the Year” at the recently held identity Design Awards gala. The special award identified Interiors as the ultimate home shopping destination in the UAE. The category acknowledged the store as the preferred choice for interior design... Read More
Ford Trucks Showcases 2016 range at Big 5
24 Nov 2015
Commercial vehicles maker aims at stronger UAE presence with market and segment first warranty package
Dubai, November 23, 2015- Ford Trucks and Al Tayer Motors are displaying a range of 2016 Model Year heavy commercial vehicles including a 1843 T tractor, a 3535M 6x4 chassis mixer as well as a 4135M 8x4 chassis mixer at the Big 5 international building and construction show being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until November 26th.Last year Ford Trucks partnered with Al Tayer... Read More
Announcement of ‘The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize’ by Van Cleef & Arpels in collaboration with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai
24 Nov 2015
2016 edition calls for works inspired by Nature Winner will receive a production budget of AED 30,000 and a 5 day trip to the exclusive L’ECOLE Van Cleef & Arpels Winning piece will be unveiled on the opening day of Design Days Dubai 201624 November, 2015 – High Jewelry Maison Van Cleef & Arpels collaborates with Tashkeel and Design Days Dubai in its fourth edition of The Middle East Emergent Designer Prize for 2016. The Prize presents a unique opportunity for emerging... Read More
UAE reinforces child protection measures
24 Nov 2015
Over 4,000 students and 10,000 community members briefed on steps to prevent child abuse
24 November 2015
Over 4,000 students and 10,000 community members across the UAE have been briefed on steps to prevent child abuse, the Ministry of Interior said.
The UAE’s concerted efforts to protect children from online and real-life abuse are evidenced by the recent inauguration of the 116111 hotline.
Launched by Lt General Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime... Read More
Reach Global Village by bus for just Dhs 10
24 Nov 2015
Two new bus routes - from Union Station and Al Ghubaiba station – are now serving commuters
24 November 2015
Reaching Global Village this season for those who don’t have private vehicles won’t be as costly as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday said it will launch two new dedicated bus routes to the park when it opens on October 5.
Visitors who previously used private taxis when going to Global Village now have an option to use public buses at Dh10 per... Read More
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