Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s official celebrations to mark its Golden Jubilee will be set in Dubai’s Hatta this year. People around the UAE will be able to watch the show live on…
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Lockheed Martin to showcase 21st century security solutions at Dubai Airshow
ABU DHABI, 7th November, 2021 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), the leading global technology leader from USA, will present its vision for 21st-century security solutions at Dubai Airshow 2021, focusing on network-centric…
Dubai’s tourism volumes surge to over 12 million
DUBAI: surge in arrivals over the summer months accelerated Dubai’s tourism momentum, as the city welcomed 12.08 million international overnight visitors in the first nine months of 2019, according to the latest…
Mohammed bin Rashid inspects preparations for Dubai Airshow 2019
DUBAI, 16th November, 2019 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today made an onsite tour of the Dubai Airshow 2019…
Spectrum of the Seas anchors into Port Rashid
Dubai recently welcomed the innovative cruise ship ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ into Port Rashid, marking its debut into the Arabian Gulf. A traditional ‘Plaques and Keys Exchange’ ceremony was hosted on board…
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…
Dubai Crown Prince’s falcon Ghaith makes winning start in Falconry Tilwah Championship
DUBAI, 9th January, 2017 The falcon called Ghaith, owned by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, made a spectacular entry in Tilwah Falconry Championship in…
Sixth Annual Dubai Women’s Run set for Friday, 4th November
DUBAI, 18th October, 2016 (WAM) — The UAE Athletics Federation is geared up for the 6th Annual Dubai Women’s Run under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al…
Hundreds attend Telugu flower festival in Dubai
Dubai: The Indian Consulate auditorium in Dubai reverberated with songs and rhythmic dance moves around floral arrangements by Telugu expatriates as part of Navratri celebrations. More than 400 Telugu-speaking expatriates attended the…
Saudi Prince Meshaal meets UAE Balloon Team
SHARJAH: Saudi Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Head of Pledge-Allegiance Commission met the UAE Balloon Team here today. He was briefed by the UAE Balloon Team, led by Captain Abdul Aziz Nasser Al…
SIKKA 2013 launches in Dubai to promote intercultural dialogue
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), officially inaugurated SIKKA 2013, the Authority’s contemporary artist-led fair in Dubai. The fair…
UAE to mark Arab Water Day Today
Dubai, 2nd March 2013 — The UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is mobilising Arab, regional and international energies to develop and conserve water…
VP, Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Princes and Sheikhs celebrate Qasr Al Hosn Festival
Abu Dhabi, Feb 28th, 2013 (WAM)–The UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al…
World record hopes for Emirati women’s giant mat
Seven Emirati housewives worked to preserve UAE culture and heritage Dubai: Seven Emirati housewives got together and made a giant traditional mat from date palm tree leaves, as part of their efforts…
The largest mosque in Dubai opens on July 29
Come the last Friday before holy month Ramadan, another landmark would be added to Dubai’s celebrated landscape matching the city’s ambition. Though it has already made its presence felt physically, Al Farooq…