Al Ain, Jul 30th, 2009: Ruler’s Representative in the Emirates’s Eastern Region HH Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan viewed today the model of the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Desert Environment. The Centre will be set up soon over an area of 900 hectors within the framework of the world’s deserts project at the Al […]
Emirates Airline becomes world’s largest Boeing 777 operator
WAM Dubai, UAE, 30th July 2009(WAM)–Emirates has become the world’s largest airline operator of Boeing 777 aircraft with the arrival of its 78th Boeing 777 today. Emirates has another 28 Boeing 777s pending delivery, worth over US$ 7 billion at list prices, and it is also the only airline to operate every model in the […]
Aswaaq launches food supply unit
Aswaaq, a Dubai government-owned company, has announced the launch of ‘Thimaar’, a subsidiary under aswaaq’s umbrella, for supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. The “aswaaq” project is a new, innovative concept in the world of shopping and retail, based on small, medium and large-sized shopping centres strategically located at the heart of residential areas. The […]
تنظيم مسابقة إعداد القهوة العربية خلال المعرض الدولي للصيد والفروسية
أبوظبي في 28 يوليو/ وام / كشفت اللجنة العليا المنظمة للمعرض الدولي للصيد والفروسية أبوظبي/ 2009/ عن مسابقة /إعداد القهوة العربية على الطريقة التقليدية/ حيث حددت يوم الأول من سبتمبر المقبل آخر موعد لإستقبال المشاركات. وقال سعيد الكعبي مدير قسم الإنتاج بهيئة أبوظبي للثقافة والتراث ومسؤول المسابقة انه حفاظاً على تراثنا العربي وما تمثله القهوة […]
Abu Dhabi Film Commission Opens Registration for The Circle Conference 2009
Abu Dhabi, 27th July 2009 Abu Dhabi Film Commission, in partnership with Imagenation Abu Dhabi, presents The Circle Conference 2009, a development initiative aimed at creating new filmmaking opportunities in the Middle East. The Circle Conference brings together top producers, financiers, executives and filmmakers from around the world. The conference will take place from 9th […]
Work shop UAE incorporate latest book numbering codes
Dubai, 26th July 2009 The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development organised today a workshop on the International Standard Book Number to update its employees of the Authorships and Publishing Department and those of cultural centres across the country with the latest world techniques in the field. Basma Yunis, head of the Authorship, publishing […]
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says removing copies of e-books from Kindles was “stupid
Amazon CEO Mr. Jeff Bezos In a statement on Thursday apologized for removing copies of e-books from customers’ Kindle last week, a move from Amazon that angered consumers and forced Amazon to defend what appeared to be arbitrary and controlling behavior. Amazon’s targets were the books Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell, two novels […]
موسم سياحي نشط في أبوظبي يفوق كل التوقعات . من جمال المجايدة
أبوظبي في 24 يوليو / وام / نجحت امارة ابوظبي في تنشيط موسم السياحة الصيفية لهذا العام بفضل الجهود التي بذلتها هيئة ابوظبي للسياحة وهيئة ابوظبي للثقافة والتراث وشركة الاتحاد للطيران وقصر الامارات وسلسلة منتجعات وفنادق دانات والانتركونتيننتال منذ مطلع يوليو الجاري . ولعبت المهرجانات السياحية العائلية مثل / صيف في ابوظبي / و/مهرجان ليوا […]
Angola travel agents visit Dubai on Emirates flights to Luanda
Dubai: Representatives from Angola’s travel industry are taking a look at some of the world’s most spectacular mega-projects in Dubai during a visit to Dubai in preparation for the launch of Emirates flights between Dubai and Luanda which will start on October 25. More than 20 leading travel agents from Angola are in town for […]
مؤسسة دبي للإعلام تنظم يوما ترفيهيا مع كبار السن في استراحة الشواب
Volunteers join hands begin a campaign of one billion trees in Hurghada مؤسسة دبي للإعلام تنظم يوما ترفيهيا مع كبار السن في استراحة الشواب
Tatweer unveils plans for annual “Discover Sharjah Fun Drive”
Sharjah, 22nd July 2009: A colourful and adventure-packed 4×4 desert Fun Drive will be organised in Sharjah on December 4, 2009, under the slogan of “Discover Sharjah” to promote the emirate’s competitiveness as well as its historical and cultural landmarks. The “Discover Sharjah Fun Drive” will be an annual landmark event on Tatweer Forum calendar. […]
سلطان بن طحنون يفتتح معرض الاسلام عقيدة وعباده
ابوظبي في 22 يوليو/وام/ افتتح معالي الشيخ سلطان بن طحنون ال نهيان رئيس هيئة ابوظبي للثقافة والتراث مساء اليوم بقصر الامارات معرض “الاسلام عقيدة وعبادة”والذي يرتكز على جوهر العقيدة وإظهار نواحي العبادة من خلال قطع أثرية يمتدُ تاريخُها على مدى ثمانية قرون وتنظمه الهيئة بالتعاون مع وزارة السياحة والثقافة التركية ويستمر حتى 10 اكتوبر القادم […]
“Islam: Faith and Worship” Exhibtion inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, July 22nd, 2009: Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) on Wednesday inaugurated The “Islam: Faith and Worship” exhibition at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. 161 rare Islamic artifacts including the sword of Muawiyah, the Umayyad Caliphate; an embroidered Kaaba curtain that has not been moved […]
JW Marriott Dubai offers STAY 2 and get 3rd night free
Dubai JW Marriott announces their very special package for this summer. Starting from now till 19th September you can STAY 2 NIGHTS AND GET THE 3RD NIGHT FREE ON EXECUTIVE ROOMS AND SUITES Additionally The JW Marriott has announced special offer for families whereby all Kids will have exclusive access to the JW Kids Club […]
MoE, NMC tackle intellectual piracy
Abu Dhabi, 20 July 2009 Ministry of Economy (MoE) with National Media Council (NMC) in Dubai organised a seminar on the ways to deal with intellectual piracy here in Abu Dhabi. The issues discussed in the workshop included techniques to identify fake and imitated artworks, and illegally copied computer software, CDs and other material violating federal […]