Year: 2016

(WAM) ALDAR, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading property development companies, is to commission seven hotels on its Yas Island destination in time for the UAE capital’s hosting of the finale round of the 2009 Formula One Grand Prix this November. There will be four 5 star properties, one 4 star property and two 3 star […]

The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) organised a Media Tour to Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) on Thursday, bringing together journalists from various mass media organisations in the UAE. Majid Al Mansouri, EAD’s Secretary General, said ADFH is a largest falcon hospital in the world, providing comprehensive veterinary care to falcons, other species of raptors […]

DUBAI – A month-long Family Health Festival has been launched by (DSF) Dubai Shopping Festival as part of its ongoing activities. The Family Health event aims at generating awareness among people of health problems such as diabetes, blood pressure and obesity.    Free health check-ups, talks, games and discount vouchers, among other incentives, are being offered […]

Gulf news today reported that Dubai will have some 580 kilometres of cycling and walking tracks on various roads in a bid to encourage people cover short distances without using private cars. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has already completed a 14.6-kilometre walkway and cycling track on Jumeirah Beach as part of its […]

Ras Al Khaimah, Jan. 24, 2009 (WAM) Jess Mountain or Jabel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah has been snow capped for the first time in the history. WAM reported today that In a rare phenomenon, snow has covered the peak of the Jess Mountain here in Ras al Khaimah as temperature fell sharply to below […]

Dubai has been ranked top in the Middle East Cities of the Future, as ranked by fDi (Foreign Direct Investment) magazine, Duabi scored the highest points for economic potential, business friendliness, infrastructure and quality of life. Dubai is the top city in fDi’s latest Middle East ranking and Jebel Ali is the top free zone. […]

ABU DHABI, 22 Jan. 2009 (WAM): The Arabian Gulf’s hospitality sector is to get a major boost next month when a galaxy of the global industry’s stars come together in Abu Dhabi city, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to pass on the secrets of their success at the Gourmet Abu Dhabi Food ‘&’ […]

CNN International has renewed its support to the forthcoming Golfing Event in Dubai Dubai Desert Classic which will feature a stellar cast bolstered by the presence of three-time champion Ernie Els and world number two Sergio Garcia. Dubai Desert Classic is Promoted and organized by ‘golf in DUBAi,’ the European Tour event, to be held […]

For residents of Dubai who own a 4WD vehicle The Gulf News the popular English daily of Dubai is organising a Friday Fun Drive which will be supported by Dubai’s Al Futtaim Motors Toyota, on Friday, 6th February, 2009. This will will be a full day event and start from The Sevens Club on Al Ain […]

Abu Dhabi, 21st Jan. 2009 (WAM) Banks UAE used less than 15% of the facility made available to them by the government in light of the world financial crisis, an indication that the Banks have enough liquidity, UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan bin Nasser Al Suweidi disclosed today. ”The banks didn’t resort to the facility […]