UAE News

Jumeirah archaeological museum to open

10 Nov 2015

Jumeirah archaeological site revamped

10 November 2015

Dubai: The Jumeirah Archaeological Site is currently under development as authorities expect to revamp the area by April 2016 to attract young visitors to the site, a senior municipality official announced on Sunday.

The site, which dates back to AD900, will feature a 608 square metre administrative building that will showcase artefacts that were excavated by archaeologists, in addition to a new cafe.

“The... Read More

HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, Inaugurates ADIPEC 2015

09 Nov 2015

18th Edition of World’s Leading Oil & Gas Event Breaks

Industry Records

First Day of Event Concludes with Prestigious

ADIPEC 2015 Awards

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 November 2015 – His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, formally inaugurated the largest ever Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), marking the start of four days of industry-... Read More

Palazzo Versace Dubai opens its doors

09 Nov 2015

November 9th 2015 - Versace announces that the Palazzo Versace Dubai Hotel open its doors.

Palazzo Versace Dubai, developed in joint venture with Enshaa Group -one of the region’s premier developers -will be the most luxurious hotel the Middle East has ever seen. Artistic director Donatella Versace has exclusively designed the interiors and furniture for each of the 215 rooms, bringing the universe of Versace truly to life.

Every detail is exquisite, from the ceilings hand-... Read More

Emirates signs $16 billion engine services deal

09 Nov 2015

Emirates placed a record $76 billion order for 150 Boeing 777X twin-engine aircraft, powered by GE's new GE9X engine

9 November, 2015

Emirates on Monday signed its largest engine MRO contract to date by awarding a a $16 billion OnPoint solution deal to GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GE9X engines that will power the airline's fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft over a period of 12 years.

At the 2013 Dubai Air Show, Emirates placed a record... Read More

Start Your Engines: The Dubai Motor Festival is Here!

Start Your Engines: The Dubai Motor Festival is Here!

09 Nov 2015

“Feel the Rush” as 12-day motoring extravaganza kicks off today (Tuesday, 10 Nov)

Motoring fanatics from the world over are descending on Dubai as the 3rd edition of the Dubai Motor Festival launches today (Tuesday, 10 Nov)  with the organizers, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), pulling out all the stops to  ensure the success of this annual citywide celebration of motoring passion... Read More

UAE, China continue to strengthen relations

09 Nov 2015

Wam/Beijing

9 November 7, 2015

"The UAE and China share a deep-rooted relationship based on a shared vision, mutual respect, and common economic and political interests."

UAE Minister of State Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber met with high-ranking officials from the People's Republic of China in Beijing for bilateral discussions regarding opportunities to strengthen economic and trade ties between the UAE and China.

The bilateral discussions were aimed at... Read More

Twenty New Champions Crowned at the 2015 WWA Wake Park World Championships at Al Forsan International Sports Resort

09 Nov 2015

Abu Dhabi, UAE (November 8th, 2015) - The world’s most diverse park riders were named new World Champions at the most progressive wake park event in the world last Friday.  Al Forsan International Sports Resort played host to a park event that is certainly one for the books.  The riding stepped up more at this year’s World championships than any other year in the history of the sport.  Riders from across the globe rode through the toughest and most competitive heats put together to become... Read More

Team UAE clinches the Gold at the World Flowboarding Championships 2015

Team UAE clinches the Gold at the World Flowboarding Championships 2015

09 Nov 2015

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 8th November 2015: Team UAE has surfed its way to victory for the second year running by eliminating 60 participants from 10 countries out of the water at the World Flowboarding Championships 2015 hosted at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi this weekend.

The award-winning waterpark welcomed visitors from around the world to witness the teams surf through the six challenging divisions of the competition at the internationally acclaimed event sponsored by... Read More

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum officially opens Dubai Airshow 2015

09 Nov 2015

160 aircraft on display at 5-day event

9 November 2015

Dubai Airshow – the world’s fastest growing aerospace exhibition – was officially opened this morning by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony, before taking a tour of the site with Michelle van Akelijan, Managing Director of Dubai Airshow organisers F&E Aerospace. Beginning his... Read More

Registration opens for retail outlets in Dubai Shopping Festival 2016

Registration opens for retail outlets in Dubai Shopping Festival 2016

09 Nov 2015

Registration opens for retail outlets in Dubai Shopping Festival 2016

21st edition set to boost retail sales citywide

Registration for running retail promotions during the 21st edition of Dubai Shopping Festival commenced  on 8 November with the organisers, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) offering retailers a range of options to boost sales during the 32-... Read More

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