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Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman of Solar Impulse Dedicates his First Flight in Abu Dhabi to Mohamed Bin Zayed

05 Mar 2015

The sustainable aircraft’s final test flight in the emirate prior departure

Abu Dhabi – March 2, 2015: Bertrand Piccard, initiator and chairman of Solar Impulse, today, took to the skies of Abu Dhabi for the first time to test Solar Impulse 2, the first solar-powered aircraft able to fly day and night. Piccard’s co-founder and co-pilot Andre´ Borschberg conducted the revolutionary aircraft’s first test flight in the emirate last week soaring over the capital’s iconic landmarks. 

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Sunshine harnessing solar tiles to cover Dubai Frame

05 Mar 2015

Dubai’s latest tourist attraction to be opened this year will add sheen and green to its structure by harnessing sunshine through solar tiles that cover the building.

Dubai - The Dubai Frame, Dubai’s latest tourist attraction to be opened this year, may not have its shiny façade plated in gold, an image typically associated with the glitz and glamour of the city. But the 150m-high window frame-shaped observatory will add sheen and green to its structure by harnessing sunshine through... Read More

Global energy sector needs $48 trillion investment

03 Mar 2015

The report sets out the changing nature of the global energy mix over the next decade, which will see an increased contribution from renewables.

Abu Dhabi — Energy demand in the Gulf is set to triple in the next fifteen years far outstripping today’s supply, said the findings of a report on energy.

Closing the global energy gap will require $48 trillion of investment over the next 20 years in projects that provide additional energy generation capacity and improve the efficiency... Read More

Shaikh Mohammed forms UAE Water Aid Foundation

03 Mar 2015

The new foundation is tasked with finding sustainable solutions to water shortage through the use of solar energy to desalinate and purify water.

AdTech AdDubai - In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minster of the UAE, has issued Law No. (3) of 2015 establishing the ‘UAE Water Aid... Read More

Dubai’s cruise tourism business hits new high

03 Mar 2015

30 ship calls with over 150,000 cruise tourists handled in Dubai in January 2015

Mina Rashid welcomes Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 and nine other ships in one week

Dubai, UAE, 24 February 2015: Dubai Cruise Tourism today announced that Dubai’s cruise season saw its busiest month so far in January 2015. The cruise terminals in Mina Rashid welcomed over 30 ship calls, bringing over 150,000 cruise tourists to the emirate in just one month, Mina Rashid also accommodated five cruise ships... Read More

Federer beats Djokovic to win record seventh DDFTC crown

03 Mar 2015

Roger Federer beats Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final to bag seventh Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship.

Dubai - Roger Federer made it a seventh Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship triumph here with a 6-3, 7-5 success over world number one Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final on Saturday night.

The 33-year-old Swiss saved two break points in his second service game and then clinically took the very first chance that came his way on the Serbian’s serve at 3-4, 30-... Read More

Developer Damac Reveals Plans to Create A Rainforest In Dubai

01 Mar 2015

The rainforest, to be created within a dome, will be located in Damac’s Akoya Oxygen project

Property developer Damac has revealed plans to create a new tropical rainforest in Dubai, within its upcoming master development, Akoya Oxygen.

The Dubai Rainforest will be located adjacent to the Trump World Golf Clubhouse, part of an open-air walkway of high-end retail and entertainment offerings.

It will recreate the natural jungle environment experienced in the deepest... Read More

Why Dubai is a must-see during winter

01 Mar 2015

Find out which other cities have won travelers’ votes

A winter holiday often conjures up images of snow-capped mountains, frozen lakes and quaint cottages. However, more and more travelers are increasingly becoming attracted to destinations that don’t turn into white wonderlands during the colder months.

Travel website gogobot.com has recently compiled a list of places that are attracting the most positive feedback from the traveling community.

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Dubai Expo 2020 launches UAE-wide community engagement campaign

01 Mar 2015

Beginning this week, the art showcase consists of 21 towering sculptures designed by leading global, regional and local talent, which will be unveiled across prominent UAE locations.

Dubai: Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State, Board Representative of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee and Director General, Bureau Dubai Expo 2020, on Saturday unveiled a UAE-wide multi-experience community engagement campaign for Expo 2020 Dubai under the banner of ‘For Everyone’.

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Prospects of development of Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics system discussed in Dubai

01 Mar 2015

International investment forum “SILKWAY”: Creation of new logistics possibilities for trade between Europe and Asia” will be held in Dubai on March 3, 2015.

The organizers of the Forum are JSC “National company “Kazakhstan temirzholy” and global marine terminal operator DP World.

Askar Mamin, President of JSC “National company “Kazakhstan temirzholy” will address the leaders and representatives of more than 100 companies and organizations from 15 countries and answer questions... Read More

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