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Al Tayer and Schwarzenegger sign partnership agreement to promote sustainability

16 Oct 2014

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Managing Director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Chairman of the World Green Economy Summit (WGES 2015), signed a partnership agreement with Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California and Chairman of the World Climate Region Summit R20, which will join WGES 2015 as an official partner.

The agreement was inked on the margins of As part of The Road To Paris - World... Read More

Abdullah Bin Zayed chairs U.A.E. -Russia Joint Committee's 4th meeting

16 Oct 2014

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, on Friday chaired the fourth meeting of the U.A.E. -Russia Joint Committee in the Russian capital, during which the two sides discussed ways of strengthening the economic, trade and investment cooperation relations титиbetween the two countries.

Burj Khalifa’s new viewing deck is the highest in the world

15 Oct 2014

The Burj Khalifa has reclaimed the record for the world’s highest observation deck with the unveiling of a viewing level on the 148th floor.

At a staggering 555.7 metres, it breaks the previous record held by Canton Tower, in Guangzhou, China, at 488 metres.

The new At the Top, Burj Khalifa Sky venue adds to the existing... Read More

Dubai eyes cultural district to lure high-end

16 Apr 2012

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Dubai announced plans on Wednesday to follow neighbour Abu Dhabi in establishing a cultural district which will include a museum, two art hotels and an opera house.

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, also UAE vice president and prime minister, announced the launch of the Dubai Modern Art Museum and Opera House District to be... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid launches UAE Strategy for Green Development

14 Feb 2012

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Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced yesterday the launch of a long term national initiative to build green economy in the UAE under the slogan: "A green economy for sustainable development ".

Through this initiative, the UAE aims to become one of the world leaders in this... Read More

Dubai launches Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

13 Feb 2012

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Under the guidance and patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, The Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) for Dubai has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is a leading project implemented by the SCE and managed and operated by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority... Read More

Ugg! The items of clothing that women think are fashionable but men hate

07 Jun 2010

2z68784 By Liz Jones (Daily Mail)

Trying to impress a man? Then don't wear any of the achingly trendy items listed below.

All are beloved of celebrities and other women - but chaps just can't stand them, a survey for the website MSN has found. The men who voted listed nine of the season's most popular garments or accessories as total turn-offs,... Read More