What is Islamic or Hijri New Year
Dubai: The UAE has declared Thursday, September 21, as a public and private sector holiday to celebrate the Islamic New Year, known as the Hijri Year in Arabic. President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory…
Al Qasimia University receives delegation of international balloon pilots
SHARJAH, 20th September, 2017 – Al Qasimia University of Sharjah received Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansouri, President of the UAE Hot Air Ballooning, with a delegation of international pilots who will operate Hot Air Balloon of H.H. Dr. Sheikh…
Dubai Opera launches behind-the-scenes tours
Dubai Opera is opening its impressive performance space to give visitors a behind-the-scenes look. Much like they can at the Royal Opera House Muscat, visitors to Dubai’s cultural precinct can now go on a tour of the venue, which includes…
Camel-racing, modern art in UAE Ambassador in Singapore
Favourite destination: For many, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is synonymous with oil, iconic skyscrapers, mega malls and beach resorts. However, there are many surprises to be discovered in the seven emirates forming the country, and Abu Dhabi, the capital,…
