Month: October 2009
New luxury resort to showcase Emirati culture
A major UAE tourism developer has announced the opening of its luxury desert resort project in the Emirates’ Western region. Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and…
E-books set to gain critical mass among public
E-book manufacturer Boeye Technology sees rapidly growing mainstream appeal for its products and is looking to collaborate with media and education companies in the region….
Sharjah Plane Crash Brave pilot saved lives on ground
Eyewitnesses at the scene of a devastating plane crash in Sharjah have described what they viewed as a heroic effort by the pilot to avoid…
JW Marriott Special October offer
JW Marriott Dubai has announced a very attractive offer for OCTOBER 2009. The offer details are given below the rates mentioned are Valid from 1st…
InterContinental Abu Dhabi Receives 5 Star Rating
Abu Dhabi, 7 Oct. 2009 (WAM) – InterContinental Abu Dhabi received the official hotel 5 star classification ratings from Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. Simon Stamper…
Abu Dhabi to launch third session of Camel Festival
Abu Dhabi, 5th Oct. 2009 The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) will launch the third session of Mazayina Dhafra Camel Festival on…
World’s largest sweetshop opens in Dubai
Candylicious, a 10,000 sq ft sweetshop has launched yesterday at the Dubai Mall. Some of the elaborate features at the store include “visually mesmerizing” pillars…
UAE Agrees Open Sky Air Services Agreement with Zambia
WAM Dubai, 1st Oct, 2009 The United Arab Emirates has agreed for an “Open Sky” Air service agreement with Zambia. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director…
12 elements of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding UNESCO
ABU DHABI, Oct. 1st, 2009: 12 elements of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding in eight countries were identified by UNESCO’s Committee for…
Burj Dubai’s exterior complete
Dubai, 1 October, 2009 Exterior cladding for worlds tallest building, Burj Dubai is now complete. The tower has accomplished a world record for the highest…
Emirates leads the world in the growth of the Internet
Geneva, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, Dr Hamadoun Toure has said that United Arab Emirates is in the forefront of the…
