UAE News
Emirates unveils new generation in-flight entertainment system
17 Nov 2015
Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft have larger screens and more on-demand channels
17 November 2015
Emirates introduced its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on its Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 aircraft.
The latest features include larger screens in First Class and Economy Class and three times the media storage — offering passengers an even greater choice of content on board.
Passengers travelling in First Class will have a more immersive... Read More
Abu Dhabi International Airport is the first in the Middle East to introduce TDAS
17 Nov 2015
Aimed at offering a smooth passenger experience to all travellers
17 November, 2015
WAM
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi International Airport has become the first in the region to successfully introduce an automated Traveller Document Authentication System (TDAS) using the latest innovations on offer to deliver a smooth passenger experience to all travellers.
The new technology, developed by SITA, a company specialised in air transport communications and IT solutions, is now... Read More
$18b plan to go into establishing UAE's innovation-based economy
17 Nov 2015
Shaikha Fatima awarded for her contribution to women empowerment at Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference.17 Nov. 2015
The UAE is preparing to invest $18 billion in realising its aspirations to become a knowledge-based economy by 2021, said UAE minister of economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri.
Opening the 17th Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference, in the capital organised by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the minister said that the UAE is focusing on... Read More
Abdullah bin Zayed : UAE stands with France at this delicate time, condemns terrorism in all its forms
17 Nov 2015
17 November 2015
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, today visited the French Embassy in Abu Dhabi to extend his heartfelt condolences and sympathies for the victims of the last Friday's series of terrorist attacks which took place in Paris and left scores of innocent people dead and injured.
''The UAE stands in solidarity with the friendly government and people of France at this delicate time and condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as... Read More
Martyrs’ memorial to be located near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
17 Nov 2015
17 November 2015
Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to build a memorial to honour the nation’s heroes, the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office (MFAO) at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, has announced on Monday.
The memorial would be located near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the eastern side of Sheikh Zayed Road in Abu Dhabi.
The MFAO, the... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed honours distinguished UAE pioneers
16 Nov 2015
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said that he is proud of UAE nationals, and the country will provide everything to enable them to achieve excellence and become leaders in all fields so that they become ambassadors for the UAE
16 November 2015
He was speaking at a ceremony to honour 44 distinguished personalities during the UAE Pioneers Award 2015 event organised at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai... Read More
Young Chinese piano maestro to make debut appearance at Abu Dhabi Classics Concert Season
16 Nov 2015
Chinese classical pianist Ran Jia, regarded as one of the world’s most thrilling young soloists, is set to perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time this week
16 Nov 2015
The 26-year-old will play at the sumptuous Abu Dhabi Suite at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on the evening of the 18th November following an invitation from Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
She has chosen a programme inspired by her deep understanding of music and arts with the... Read More
UAE Energy Minister Al Mazroui says oil will bounce back
16 Nov 2015
The United Arab Emirates will continue to play the role of a reliable supplier of oil to the world markets despite slump in oil prices by more than 50 per cent in the last one year, Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazroui said in his opening remarks at Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference that got underway on Monday.
The Minister said that they are not cancelling their projects due to drop in oil prices. “We are committed to increase oil production to 3.5 million... Read More
Russia-Jafza trade records 40% increase in 2014
16 Nov 2015
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has recorded a significant year-on-year rise in its bilateral trade with Russia. In the last 5-years Jafza-Russia trade has seen 4-fold increase rising from USD 106 million in 2010 to USD 413 million in 2014, the company said in a statement. The Russia-Jafza trade in the last fiscal saw an impressive 40% increase.
To further strengthen its bilateral trade relations Jafza is conducting a 4-day roadshow in Russia which will cover two of the federation’s major... Read More
Strategic Agreement to expand Mubadala and Etihad Airways partnership
16 Nov 2015
Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow the companies to build on their long-term strategic partnership by further exploring areas of cooperation.
The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Homaid Al Shemmari, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace and Engineering Services, Mubadala and James Hogan, President and Chief Executive... Read More
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